Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives invite you to enter the 2017 Business Leader of the Year competition.

This is an opportunity to celebrate excellence in their companies and specifically those who lead them. One business leader will be chosen.To qualify, business leaders should have a long-standing tradition of significant contributions to their communities and industries. Winners of the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 competitions are not eligible to apply.

THE APPLICATION IS ONLINE ONLY. The application deadline is January 31, 2017, after which the online form will no longer be available.

Please note the application is quite extensive. Answer each of the five questions below in 1,000 words or less. We suggest you answer the questions in a word document, save them and copy them into this form. Scroll to the bottom of the form for the list of questions. Included in that list is a request for two recommendation letters. 

Please contact editor Matt Mowry with any questions. And here's the application.