2021 Business of the Year Competition

Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives invite businesses and nonprofits to enter the 2021 Business of the Year competition.

This is an opportunity to celebrate excellence in NH's business community.

We will honor one Business Leader of the Year. We will also honor nine NH companies/organizations as a Business of the Year, one from each of these industry categories:

• Business Services
• Construction/Engineering/Real Estate
• Education
• Financial Services/Insurance
• Manufacturing/Technology
• Health Care
• Hospitality/Tourism
• Retail/Wholesale
• Nonprofit*

*The 2021 nonprofit winner will receive an unrestricted $5,000 grant from the NH Charitable Foundation. This award is in tribute to Walter J. Dunfey. Do not use this application to apply. There is an application specifically for Nonprofits.

THE APPLICATION IS ONLINE ONLY. The application deadline is January 29, 2021.

Please note the application is quite extensive. Answer each of the questions below in 2,000 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.

Please contact editor Matt Mowry with any questions or call him at 603-626-6354 x214.

Company Name *

Street Address *

City/Town, State, Zip Code *

Towns and States of Additional Facilities *

Name of Top Executive *

Title of Top Executive *

Name of Top Executive in NH if different

Title of Top NH Executive

Years in Business *

Years in Business in NH

Total Number of Employees *

Number of Employees in NH *

Name of Contact Person *

Title of Contact Person *

Phone Number of Contact Person *include extension

E-mail of Contact Person *

Competition Category *

Detailed Questions

Please provide a brief description of the company, its main business activities, its mission statement, and historical highlights and milestones. *

Describe how the company is a leader in its community and/or the state. While you may provide a historical perspective of the company's civic involvement, your response should also focus on accomplishments during the past year. (Include volunteer efforts, in-kind and cash donations, and political and/or policy work.) Highlight awards, offices and special positions held by individuals or the company. Describe the philosophy that drives civic involvement. *

Describe how the company is a leader in its industry and the contributions it has made to its industry. While you may provide a historical perspective, be sure to highlight accomplishments during the past year as well. Explain what distinguishes the company in its industry. *

Public companies should upload a copy of their annual financial report. Private companies are asked to upload a letter from their bank or accountant indicating financial health. It is also suggested that they include financial ratios and calculations, such as current ratio, sales volume, working capital, and equity. *

Submit four letters of recommendation: one from the president or executive director of your local chamber or the BIA and three from recognized business leaders in your community. These letters should explain, from the writer's perspective, why the company should be considered for Business of the Year.

Please e-mail letters to bnhcompetitions@gmail.com . The subject line needs to read "BOY recommendation letter for (inset company name)."

In up to 2,000 words, have the president or CEO of the company explain the vision for the company and the role it plays in NH. How is the company strategically implementing that vision? *