2025 Schenectady Business Awards - Nominations

The Chamber of Schenectady County will honor businesses located in Schenectady County that have made positive contributions to the community. It is through these organizations that the economic vitality of the County continues to flourish, ultimately improving the quality of life for all residents.

We're now accepting nominations for the following categories:

-Rising Star/Outstanding New Business Award
-Business Innovation Award
-Corporation of the Year Award
-Business Leader Award
-Renaissance Award

To be considered, an organization or individual should not have received an award at this event in the past 10 years. Click here to view previous award recipients. They must also be a current Capital Region Chamber member in good standing.

The Selection Committee bases its decision on the information provided. We encourage you to provide complete answers and detailed information to the following questions.

Please submit nominations no later than 7 pm on Sunday, August 17th, 2025.

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Nominee Business/Organization *

Nominee Main Contact *

Nominee Address *

Please provide the complete address, including zip code

Nominee Phone *

Nominee Email *

Your Name *

Your Title *

Your Business or Organization *

Your phone number *

Your email *

Is the business/organization you are nominating celebrating a significant anniversary?

I.e. 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200 years

Why are you are nominating this individual or organization? *

Describe how this person/organization meets each of the criteria for the respective award category *

Award Category

Award Category *

Please select one category below. If you would like the individual or organization to be considered for more than one category, please submit a separate application for each. The Selection Committee reserves the right to re-categorize your application.

Rising Star/Outstanding New Business Award: Recognizes a business in operation three years or less that demonstrates commitment to the community and exhibits potential for long-term success.

Business Innovation Award: Recognizes a business that has utilized innovation to develop a new market, product or service.

Enterprise of the Year: Recognizes a business that has distinguished itself through strong management and sustained growth.

Corporation of the Year: Recognizes a business that distinguishes itself through achievements in growth and management.

Business Leader Award: Recognizes an individual for exemplary business acumen, leadership and results.

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award: Recognizes small business members who have exhibited a talent and passion that has resulted in outstanding success.

Renaissance Award: Recognizes a business, organization or group for a project that contributes to the ongoing revitalization of Schenectady County.

Additional Information

Additional Information (optional)

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