Business Leader of the Year

2025 Business Excellence Awards | Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

Description

For an individual whose talent, vision, expertise, dedication, and performance have defined them as an outstanding leader in the Tri-Cities business community.

Requirements
  • Nominees business must have been in business for at least one year prior to the nomination.
  • For business awards - Nominees must be a registered business or not-for-profit serving the Tri-Cities (valid business license)
  • For individual awards - Nominees must either live in the Tri-Cities or their business must be located in the Tri-Cities.
  • An organization or individual is ineligible to win the same award category more than once in three years.
  • Nominees will be required to complete a judging questionnaire for review by the judging panel
  • Active members of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors are ineligible to receive an award.Not-For-Profit of the Year
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Has a proven track record of sustained success in their field. 17.0%
Has an established reputation for business excellence and leadership. 17.0%
Has had a significant impact on their business' performance as evidenced by growth, innovation, customer satisfaction and retention, and specific industry metrics. 17.0%
Leads change in their organization or community at large through participation in local business initiatives , not-for-profit organizations, volunteerism or social responsibility. 17.0%
Has made a positive impact on their business' internal culture by showing dedication to their employees' wellness and personal and professional development. 16.0%
Has an innovative spirit and has demonstrated an exceptional level of performance and dedication to leadership. 16.0%