Nominate a deserving woman- or minority-owned business for the Top 100 MBE Awards program. Self nominations are encouraged. The nomination deadline is May 1.

The Top 100 MBE awards were created to recognize those enterprising women and minority entrepreneurs that fuel this nation’s economy through their innovation, sacrifices, and dedication. These business owners are living their dreams and making significant contributions to their clients, professions, industries and communities.

Criteria

To be eligible for the Region’s Top 100 Minority Business Enterprises Award, nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Be minority or women business owners.
• Must have been in operation for at least three years.
• Must be located in Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia and have conducted business in Maryland.

Nominees will be judged by their outstanding achievement in four key areas: business development, client satisfaction, professional affiliations and community outreach. To nominate an entrepreneur, click here and complete the form no later than Thursday, May 1, 2008. Nomination and application forms may also be accessed online at www.top100mbe.com.

If you have any questions, please call (410) 489-7098 or email info@top100mbe.com

The Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2008 at UMUC.