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2. AWARD CATEGORIES FOR NOMINATION

   The Bluebird Business Awards Program is an annual business community event created to help showcase the impact and vital role that businesses play in the overall development of our community. Below are the award categories, information on the nomination process, and established criteria for measuring and defining excellence. Award winners set themselves apart from the competition and are outstanding representatives of the best our City has to offer. Businesses are recognized for their creativity, vitality, stability and relevance. Equally important in selecting winners are civic involvement and responsiveness, demonstrated commitment to the advancement of the Ellisville business community, corporate responsibility, employee recognition and excellence in service. Self-nomination is encouraged, as well as nominations from business peers, customers, support organizations, and other parties positively impacted by the business. Winners will be announced at the Annual Bluebird Business Awards evening event held on Thursday, November 3, 2022. All winners, or their representative, must attend the event, so be sure to submit your nomination and mark your calendar!

4. What are the criteria and requirements for the award categories?
   Awards Categeroy Descriptions
6. In order to be a Bluebird Business Award candidate, a business must:
8. * Be located in Ellisville
9. * Be committed to good business practices

11. * Have grown or sustained employee count and/or      sales

12. * Have a good history of employee relations
14. * All taxes must be paid/proof of no tax due must be submitted
15. * Possess a current Ellisville business license
17. * Provide a business or organization description
18. * Provide complete contact information
20. * Must be open to independent reference and/or background check
22. Business Name & Address
24. Address must be in Ellisville
26. Business Owner Name and/or Name of LLC (if applicable)
30. Busines Owner's Address
31. (Street Number, Street Name, City State and Zip)
35. Business Owner's Phone
38. Business Owner's Email
41. Name of person making the nomination (Nominator):
44. Nominator's Email
47. Nominator's Phone
50. I certify the business has a current business license. (The City will verify winners)
51. I certify all taxes (Federal, State and Local) are paid and current (Proof of no tax due may be required of winners). This information may be requested from the Missouri Department of Revenue at (573) 751-9268 or on-line at www.dor.mo.gov (will need their 8-digit state tax ID #)
53. I certify that the business will send a representative to the Ellisville Bluebird Business Award Ceremony to accept the award. (Failure to meet this requirement may result in forfeiture of the award)
54. I agree to independent reference and/or background check.
56. Describe the business or organization:
60. How has the business committed to good business practices?
64. Does the business have a good history of employee relations?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
66. Please describe or explain:
68. Business Nominee
    Please enter the name of the Ellisville business you would like to nominate for the following award(s)
70. Select the category or categories for which you are nominating the business. You may nominate a business for more than one category, but you must complete the information specific to each category.
72. 1. Community Spirit/Support Award:

    For the business that sponsors events or activities that further the high standard of living in Ellisville. This award is presented to a business or organization actively creating a positive impact on the community, their workforce and/or the environment:

74. a.) Show a commitment to social responsibility and provide examples of what the business or organization has done in the past year to further its impact on the Ellisville community, workforce and/or environment (this may include sponsorships, scholarship support, internships, team support within the Ellisville community, charitable activities that strengthen our community, youth activities, or any of the many ways you have witnessed a business “give back” to our Ellisville community). Describe:

78. 2. Ellisville Business of the Year:

    This award acknowledges a successful company that takes pride in its commitment to its clientele. Winners have demonstrated positive customer feedback and an innovative program or initiative

80. a.) Describe business growth or sustained employee count and/or sales; ratio or percent is acceptable; actual sales revenue is optional

84. b.) Describe the business’ success in terms of increase in sales or unit volume; increase in staff and/or square footage; staying power; innovation of product or services offered; contributions to Ellisville community-oriented projects; or other pertinent activities/factors:

88. c.) Provide a history of customer feedback supported by at least five positive testimonials: (upload documents)

92. 3. Beautification Award:

    Customers and residents respond to communities with more pleasant and inviting environments. This award acknowledges a company that displays abundant pride in ownership by enhancing the curb appeal of its business. Award is based on most improved/maintained storefront. The visual appearance of the exterior business and storefront will determine the winner.

94. a.) Describe the beautification improvements:

98. b.) Submit photographs of the site and/or storefront (before and after, if applicable)

100. Upload photo
102. 4. New Entrepreneur Award:

     This award recognizes a business or organization that has been in Ellisville three years or less and demonstrates a high level of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, perseverance, innovation and determination.

104. a.) Describe the business’ success (this may include increase in sales or unit volume (ratio or percent is acceptable. Actual sales revenue is not required); increase in staff and/or square footage; staying power; innovation of product or services offered; contributions to Ellisville community-oriented projects; or other pertinent activities/factors):

108. b.) Describe any efforts which help illustrate their commitment to success, high level of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, perseverance, creativity, and determination to be successful:

112. c.) Has the business been in operation three years or less in Ellisville?

113. 1. Yes
     2. No
115. d.) Please provide the date the Ellisville location opened:*
     d.) Please provide the date the Ellisville location opened:

117. e.) Provide an explanation as to why the business is successful and should still be growing five years from now (motivation, inspiration, aspiration):

123. 5. Legacy of Ellisville:

     This award is directed towards honoring longevity, quality products and/or services, and community service in businesses more than 10 years old within Ellisville.

125. a.) Provide a complete description of such program success and/or initiatives or efforts that have kept the business viable over the years/decades

129. b.) Describe the business’ success (this may include increase in sales or unit volume (ratio or percent is acceptable; actual sales revenue is not required); increase in staff and/or square footage; staying power; innovation of product or services offered; contributions to Ellisville community-oriented projects; or other pertinent activities/factors):

133. c.) Provide four full years of revenue, as described under #2, above:

134. Upload Documents
136. 6. Ellisville Project of the Year:

     This award recognizes a project or endeavor that significantly enhances the City of Ellisville and helps to create lasting value.

138. a.) Describe the project and its costs and how it has enhanced Ellisville as a desirable community (may be a business, residential, organizational, community, religious, or other project)

142. 7. Special Recognition for Non-Profits

     Designed to recognize non-profit organizations, churches, or similar groups that devote themselves to helping others in Ellisville, particularly businesses and/or those in need, thus improving the support, cooperation, and neighborliness of our city.

144. a.) Describe the organization’s mission statement and role in the Ellisville Community

148. b.) Give one or more specific examples of the organization’s contribution (preference given to examples involving Ellisville and Ellisville businesses):

152. 8. Big Business of the Year:

     This award recognizes a business or organization that makes significant contributions to the City of Ellisville. Winners contribute in “BIG” ways, including one or more of the following:

154. a.) List and describe all sponsorships of community events and endeavors:

158. b.) Number of employees:

162. c.) List and describe significant fiscal contributions to the City (may include sponsorships, donations, taxes, or other forms of fiscal contributions to the City of Ellisville):

166. d.) Describe the business or organization’s engagement in the City (other ways the business adds to city quality of life):

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