EVALUATION CRITERIA (Please be sure to cover these items in the responding statements on the next page

Tamara Fleischhaker

Sujets

• management
• managers

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• Publié par: Arza
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• Langue: English

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Application Guidelines & Form

The STARS OVER OCALA Awards recognize organizations and
individuals who exemplify the mission of the Ocala/Marion
County Chamber of Commerce “to improve the business climate,
economy and quality of life in Ocala/Marion County.” The
awards, sponsored by Ocala Magazine, will be presented at the
Annual Dinner & Meeting of the Corporation.


Rules for Entry:
1. Application package must be submitted to the Chamber Office at 310 SE Third Street or
electronically to [e-mail]
2. Complete separate entry for each category entered (Maximum of 2 categories).
3. Support material such as original art or specialty items that are not electronic must be delivered to the
chamber for inclusion by deadline date.
4. Application requirements MUST all be completed for the application to be considered. Please review
your application for completeness before submitting.
5. All entrants must be Chamber Members in good standing at the time of application.
6. Entries must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.


International Business of the Year Award Considerations:
• STAYING POWER – a substantiated history as an established business (in operation a
minimum of two years).
• GROWTH IN NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES – benchmark to judge the impact of the
business on the job market or creating examples of rightsizing allowing you to excel.
• INTERNATIONAL SALES AND/OR UNIT VOLUME – an indication of continued
growth and percentage of growth annually or some other indicator.
• DIVERSITY OF BUSINESS- Quantify the number of regions/countries you have
influenced.
• INNOVATION OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE OFFERED – illustrations of the creativity
and imagination of the originator of the business and/or subsequent manager outside of the
US.
• RESPONSE TO ADVERSITY – examples of problems faced by the business and the
solutions taken in resolving them.
• EVIDENCE OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY NOMINEE TO AID COMMUNITY-
ORIENTED PROJECTS – through the use of his or personal time and other resources.


Please submit the following information below or in a separate document:
Background Information
Official Business Name:
Person Submitting Entry, Title:
Business Address:
Contact Phone:
Email Address:
Business Web Site:
Number of Employees:
Type of Business-Industry:
Number of Years in Business:

A. NOMINEE DESCRIPTION
Briefly describe your background:

Industry Experience:

Major accomplishments:

Please list business, community or civic organizations of which you are a member and
the extent of involvement:


B. TYPE OF BUSINESS AND CURRENT ACTIVITY
Please describe the history of your company (or organization):

Date company was founded:

The sources of the idea for the original strategy:

The risk (if any) involved:

Other pertinent information:

Describe any use of innovative approaches to management and marketing:

Also, provide specific information about the company’s current stage of development
and future prospects:


C. INNOVATIVE BUSINESS APPROACHES
Briefly describe how your company is unique or innovative in its relations with (a) its
employees and (b) its customers:

Also briefly describe the major products and/or services. Include why your company (or
organization) is unique and/or has demonstrated excellence in its field:

Please attach any necessary promotional material about the company (or organization).

D. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Briefly describe your plans for the future of the company (or organization) which
demonstrates your innovative planning skills. (250 words or less)


E. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Briefly describe any considerations that demonstrate your skills, experience, etc.
including the selection of the key management team members detailing their experience,
special skills and major accomplishments. Please provide specific examples of
management or business successes. (250 words or less)


F. SPECIFIC TO ENTRY CATEGORY
Based upon the category under which you are submitting this application, what specific
attributes of your business do you consider to be important in qualifying for this award?
(250 words or less)