Celebrate the Spirit of Small Business!

Introduced in 2006, the Small Business Excellence Awards recognize Chamber businesses that go above and beyond in their field of business and continue to "wow" the business community. These awards are open exclusively to Chamber member businesses.

Businesses are encouraged to self-nominate, or nominate a peer business. Nominees give a glimpse of their company's culture to a selection committee, who then narrows down each category to three finalists. Finalists are announced and publicized through LVChamber.com, in the Chamber's monthly magazine, and other media outlets.

Finalists then are recorded for a special video presentation for premiere at the annual Small Business Excellence Awards Luncheon in September. This gives attendees an opportunity to be introduced to each of the finalists, and why their company was selected as a finalist. At the luncheon, finalists are recognized and a winner for each category is selected.

Small Business Excellence Awards winners receive an award trophy, a special prize pack and signed letters from state and local dignitaries.

These awards, sponsored exclusively by Nevada State Bank, are a great way to publicize your business and show the business community why your business stands out among others.

Nomination forms are now available! Click below to access your nomination form today:
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Small Business of the Year (5 or Fewer Employees)

  • Utilizes strategic planning to stimulate and manage growth of business
  • Active in the business community in Southern Nevada
  • Demonstrates commitment to community stewardship
  • Locally owned and operated, with a minimum of 2 successive years under current ownership
  • For-profit venture

Click here to download the nomination form.

Small Business of the Year (25 or Fewer Employees)

  • Utilizes strategic planning to stimulate and manage growth of business
  • Active in the business community in Southern Nevada
  • Demonstrates commitment to community stewardship
  • Locally owned and operated, with a minimum of 2 successive years under current ownership
  • For-profit venture

Click here to download the nomination form.

Minority and/or Women-Owned Business of the Year

  • Must be woman or minority-owned with at least 51% ownership in the business
  • 25 or fewer full time local employees
  • Utilizes strategic planning to stimulate and manage growth of business
  • Active in the business community in Southern Nevada
  • Demonstrates commitment to community stewardship
  • Locally owned and operated, with a minimum of 2 successive years under current ownership
  • For-profit venture

Click here to download the nomination form.

Non-Profit of the Year

  • Demonstrates good stewardship of donor dollars and sound business practices, while meeting commitment to its organization mission
  • A strong local community involvement and/or proven effective partnership with the business community
  • Non-profit organization, fully accredited as a 501(c) (3)
  • Operating history of at least three years with 25 or fewer full time local employees
  • Locally based – not affiliated with national organization

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Congratulations to the following businesses for their achievements at the 2011 Small Business Excellence Awards.

2011 Winners and Finalists

Small Business of the Year (5 or Fewer Employees)

Canyon Creative & Design, Inc.

Finalists:

  • Computer Troubleshooters
  • Richard A. Perlman, Enrolled Agent (Income Taxes)

Small Business of the Year (25 or Fewer Employees)

Gerety & Associates, CPAs

Finalists:

  • BannerView.com
  • Gilmore & Gilmore, CPAs

Minority and/or Women-Owned Business of the Year

Jaki Baskow & Associates, Inc.

Finalists:

  • Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Rex F. Liu, D.D.S.
  • Tangerine Office Systems

Non-Profit of the Year

Las Vegas Rescue Mission

Finalists:

  • Blind Center of Nevada
  • Nevada P.E.P., Inc.

Green Business of the Year

Rocky Mountain Recycling, LLC

Finalists:

  • Comfort Engineering
  • Gameworks