Deadline for nomination forms: June 25, 2010 – 5:00 p.m. EST
On behalf of Governor Charlie Crist, Enterprise Florida is calling for nominations for 2010 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards, which recognize Florida companies in emerging and high-technology industries for their outstanding contributions to the state’s economic growth. The awards will be presented during Industry Appreciation Week, held annually in September. Nomination categories/application forms (Click on the links below to download applications):
 | Governor’s Business Expansion Award: For Florida companies that expanded their operations in 2009, investing capital and creating jobs for Floridians. | | | | | | | | Governor’s Innovation Award: For Florida companies, organizations or institutions that through product or process best exemplified innovative leadership in 2009. | | Governor’s Green-to-Gold Award: For Florida companies, universities, or other organizations that through product or process best exemplified "green" leadership as it pertains to the state's goal to become a leader in this emerging field. |
What are the criteria to be eligible?
Companies in the following sectors are encouraged to apply, but all nominations will be considered: - Aviation/Aerospace
- Clean Energy
- Corporate Headquarters
- Distribution/Logistics
- Education/Training
- Emerging Industries
- Financial/Professional Services
- Homeland Security/Defense
- Information Technology
- Life Sciences
- Manufacturing
- Marine
- Trade/Export Services
To view past winners, click here: 2009 Governor’s Business Diversification Award Winners Past winners of the Governor’s Business Diversification Awards must wait at least two years before re-applying in any award category.
What do winning companies receive?
• Governor’s Business Diversification Award:
• Presentation of award at a reception in Tallahassee, hosted by Governor Charlie Crist, with guests including other winners and key economic development representatives. Winners are permitted to bring one guest.
• Public acknowledgement: • National/global recognition via posting of winners at www.eflorida.com/govawards
• Announcement of winners via statewide news release.
• Company name listed in Florida Trend magazine.
What is the nomination process?
Self-nominations are acceptable as well as nominations by local economic development organizations. Contact your area economic development organization by clicking on the county your business is located in at http://www.eflorida.com/FloridasRegionsSubpage.aspx?id=54
Companies will compete with others in similarly sized markets. There will be nine judges for the awards program. In the case of a tie, Enterprise Florida will make the final decision. Awards will be given in each of the following market categories: • Mid Market: County population up to 150,000
• Major Market: County population 150,001 to 800,000
• Mega Market: County population 800,001 and higher
E-mail completed nomination forms by June 25, 2010 – 5:00 p.m. EST to: GBDA@eflorida.com or fax: (407) 956-5562. Mailed forms are accepted at the address listed below.
Contacts:
Veronica Serrano or Liefke Cox
Enterprise Florida Inc.
800 North Magnolia Ave
Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
Tel: (407) 956-5600 or (407) 956-5688
Email: GBDA@eflorida.com The 2010 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards are co-sponsored by Bank of America, Enterprise Florida and Florida Trend Magazine. |