Black Enterprise Accepting Nominations For 2010 Small Business Awards

The Black Enterprise Small Business Awards were created to provide special recognition to African American entrepreneurs who embody the Black Enterprise entrepreneurial spirit. They are looking for companies and individuals bringing new products to the forefront, redefining sales strategies, and discovering new and profitable markets.

All entries must be received by March 16, 2010. Winners will be announced at a special awards luncheon in Atlanta on May 17, 2010 at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference.

* Nominees will receive a mention on BlackEnterprise.com as well as in Black Enterprise magazine.

* Nominees will be recognized at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference awards luncheon.

* Winners will receive a prestigious Black Enterprise Small Business Award.

Award Category Nomination Requirements:

* BE Next—Young entrepreneurs of today doing the business of tomorrow
This award is presented to the entrepreneur doing business in a new, cutting edge arena (21st century-driven industry and business model a must). Only those ages 21 to 35 as of the award submission deadline are eligible for the award.

* Teenpreneur Award—The next generation of business leaders
This award recognizes a young entrepreneur or group, age 19 or younger, committed to advancing the rich tradition of black business achievement. These young entrepreneurs have positioned themselves to become the next generation of business leaders.

* Community Champion Award—Doing well by doing good
This is a community service-oriented award presented to the business owner, franchisee, or entrepreneur who goes above and beyond the call of business. The winner is someone who is generating revenues, and either giving back consistently or helping others is the core aspect of their business.

* Innovator of the Year
This award is given to the business flourishing in an innovative industry or
those approaching business/entrepreneurship in a groundbreaking manner
via their products and/or services.

*Small Business of the Year
This award is presented to the small business owner whose efforts and/or
entrepreneurial pursuits exemplify the passion and commitment needed to
overcome adversity as well as attain success.

To download the nomination form, visit:
http://content.blackenterprise.com/static/SBAFORM.pdf