2026 Emerging Business of the Year Award

The Emerging Business of the Year award recognizes an exceptional business that has demonstrated outstanding potential, innovation, and growth during its foundational years. This award celebrates the passion of new entrepreneurs and the resilience required to build a business from the ground up. The recipient is a trailblazer in their sector, showing early signs of long-term success, strong community engagement, and a clear vision for the future.

Criteria:
The business must be a member of the ABA in good standing.
The business must have been actively operating for 1 to 3 years (established between 2023 and 2025).
This Award is open to all ABA members (Associate & Acheson).

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

The name of the business you are nominating *

Business Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Postal Code

What sparked the original idea for your business, and what unique market need or opportunity did you set out to address? *

How has your business grown and evolved over the last 1 to 3 years? Please highlight key milestones (e.g., team expansion, revenue growth, customer acquisition, or operational scaling). *

What challenges has your business had and how have you overcome them? *

What sets your business apart from competitors, and how have you used innovation or creative problem-solving to establish your brand? *

What is your vision for the business over the next 3 to 5 years, and how do you see your business contributing to the broader local economy and community? *

Is there anything else that you would like the judges to know that would further aid your nomination? If you include supplemental documents, please note they will not be returned.

Please upload a high quality version of your logo for marketing and media advertising (preferably AI, EPS, PNG, or PDF format)

2026 Emerging Business of the Year Award

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