Small Business of the Year Application

Applications are open for 2026 Small Business of the Month.

Throughout 2026, eleven Chamber member businesses will be selected and honored as a Small Business of the Month. These companies will receive a $500 award AND will qualify as a Small Business of the Year Finalist.

The 2026 Small Business of the Year will receive $10,000! Apply now!

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Company Name*

Company President or CEO*

Title*

Street Address*

Address 2

City*

State*

Postal/Zip Code*

Email*

Phone*

Phone (alt)

Website*

Company Contact (if different from above)

Email

Phone*

What is your federal tax ID number?*

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When was the business established?*

How long has current ownership been in place?*

How long has the company been a Mobile Chamber member?*

Number of Employees (2024):*

Number of Employees (2025):*

What is your company's mission?*

Briefly describe the business: the company's history, products or services provided, etc.*

Financial Position

Approximate percentage (%) of growth (or decline) in revenue from 2024 to 2025. If your company has sustained growth, explain the strategies behind this accomplishment. If your business has not sustained growth in the past two years explain the issues that your business faced, and the methods used to solve them. (A decline does not eliminate a company from consideration.)*

Customer Service

What is your approach to customer service and how do you measure satisfaction?*

Chamber & Community Involvement

Describe how the company is engaged with the Chamber and in the community.*

References & Recommondations

Please provide one reference from your attorney, banker, accountant or customer who can speak to your company’s operations, leadership and impact. You may choose one of the following options: Option 1: Reference Contact Information OR Option 2: Upload Reference Letter (PDF preferred). References will be contacted as part of the evaluation process.

Reference Contact Information

Provide the name, title, organization, phone number and email address of your reference.

Recommendation Letter: You may also provide a written letter of reference from your attorney, accountant, banker, or customer.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Upload a brief reference letter (PDF preferred) from your attorney, banker, accountant or customer who can attest to your company’s work and reputation.

In addition to your letter or reference you may upload relevant documents to accompany your application.

Applicant Acknowledgment*

By checking the box, I attest the information provided is true and factual. I understand that if selected as a Small Business of the Year Finalist, the Mobile Chamber has the right to use, reproduce, and distribute your image and likeness in various communication pieces, including but not limited to, newsletters, social media, website content, and promotional materials related to the Small Business of the Year award. I understand that I or a company representative will be required to attend the awards luncheon.

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You may save the application and come back to it later. When you are ready to submit it, verify that all information is correct and optional documents are uploaded before submitting.

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For more information contact Danette Richards at 251-431-8652 or [email protected].