Vendor Awards CATEGORIES
Legacy Award
This award celebrates a small business that represents progress, excellence, and advancement in today’s business landscape. The recipient has shown consistent growth, innovative practices, outstanding service, and a commitment to improving its industry or community.
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Must be in business for at least 10 years.
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Demonstrates sustained success and stability.(10 points)
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Has made significant contributions to its industry and/or community.(10 points)
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Shows adaptability to changing market conditions.(10 points)
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Maintains a reputation for integrity, customer service, and business excellence.(10 points)
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Exhibits strong leadership and employee engagement.(10 points)
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MAX POINTS50 TOTAL
Professional Services Excellence
This award honors a small business in the professional services sector, including architecture, engineering, consulting, or other service-based industries. The recipient shows exceptional expertise, strong client relationships, business growth, and a commitment to professional excellence.
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Must operate within the professional services industry.
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Demonstrates expertise, innovation, and exceptional service.(10 points)
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Maintains a strong track record of client success and satisfaction.(10 points)
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Shows innovation in service delivery.(10 points)
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Shows best practices and ethical standards.(10 points)
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Contributes to the professional growth of employees.(10 points)
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MAX POINTS50 TOTAL
Small Business Enterprise Of The Year
This award recognizes an outstanding small business with five or more years in operation. The recipient has shown strong growth, innovation, leadership, customer service, and a meaningful impact within its industry and community.
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Must be in business for at least five years.
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Demonstrates consistent revenue growth and business expansion.(10 points)
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Shows innovation in products, services, or operations.(10 points)
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Makes a positive impact on the local community or industry.(10 points)
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Provides customer satisfaction & service excellence(10 points)
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Exhibits strong leadership and employee engagement.(10 points)
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MAX POINTS50 TOTAL
Pioneer Progress Award
This award honors a small business with at least three years in operation that continues to grow through revenue success and strategic expansion. The recipient demonstrates innovation, resilience, strong leadership, employee engagement, and positive community impact.
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Must be in business for at least three years.
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Demonstrates consistent revenue growth and business expansion.(10 points)
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hows innovation in products, services, or operations.(10 points)
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Makes a positive impact on the local community or industry.(10 points)
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Provides customer satisfaction & service excellence.(10 points)
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Exhibits strong leadership and employee engagement.(10 points)
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MAX POINTS50 TOTAL
Excellence in Construction & Contracting
This award recognizes a small business in the construction or contracting industry that delivers high-quality work. The recipient demonstrates strong project execution, safety standards, innovation, reliability, client satisfaction, and ethical business practices.
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Must operate within the construction, contracting, or related industries.
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Demonstrates outstanding project management and execution.(10 points)
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Prioritizes safety, compliance, and ethical business practices.(10 points)
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Utilizes innovative techniques, materials, or technologies.(10 points)
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Receives positive client and industry recognition.(10 points)
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Provides workforce development and training.(10 points)
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MAX POINTS50 TOTAL
Excellence in Goods & Product Supply
This award recognizes a small business that manufactures, distributes, or supplies high-quality goods. The recipient demonstrates reliability, innovation, customer satisfaction, efficient operations, and a commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.
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Must operate in product manufacturing, wholesale, or distribution.
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Demonstrates consistent product quality and reliability.(10 points)
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Innovates in product design, packaging, or supply chain efficiency.(10 points)
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Maintains strong supplier and customer relationships.(10 points)
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Incorporates sustainable and ethical business practices.(10 points)
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Establishes partnerships or industry influence.(10 points)
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MAX POINTS50 TOTAL
2026 Vendor Awards Nominees
LEGACY AWARD
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D Stephenson Construction
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Alfonso Hernandez Architect, LLC
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Current Connections, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXCELLENCE
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Jorge A. Gutierrez Architect LLC (JAGAIA)
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Kaliah Communications, Inc.
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR
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Pittman Law Group
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JIJ Construction
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Loren Jock Trucking, Inc.
PIONEER OF PROGRESS AWARD
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Designs To Go
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Integrity Construction Enterprise
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTING
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4est Construction
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JIJ CONSTRUCTION CORP
EXCELLENCE IN GOODS & PRODUCT SUPPLY
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Proforma Direct Business Systems











