Awards Criteria
The 2011 Excellence in Business Awards offers an unparalleled opportunity to position your company before a stellar galaxy of business and civic leaders.

Excellence in Business Award
Presented by United Airlines
Awarded to a San Francisco-based company, or company with a major presence in the city, that has shown remarkable profitability and stability, and which exemplifies excellent corporate citizenship in giving back to the communities in which it operates and in a corporate culture that enhances the lives of its employees.

Small Business Award
Presented by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Awarded to a small, San Francisco business that exemplifies the diversity of products and services that give San Francisco's neighborhoods their special flair and/or is an example of the entrepreneurial spirit, and that demonstrates an investment in the city's future.

Economic Development Award
Presented by Kaiser Permanente
Awarded to a company or organization that is substantially contributing, or will greatly contribute, to the economic vitality of San Francisco through creating new jobs and opportunities, advancing a new industry or revitalizing a sector or neighborhood of the city.

Emerging Growth Award
Presented by Recology
Awarded to a San Francisco small business or emerging-growth company that has demonstrated a capacity for creativity and innovation, experienced growth and established itself as a leader in its industry.

Innovation through Technology Award
Awarded to a business that is technology-led and/or that looks to IT to solve problems and increase efficiency. Criteria include the industry the business operates in, what new technology has been implemented and the issue or goal it has addressed and the impact that the technology has had on all aspects of the business and the communities the business serves

Change Leader Award
Presented by Bain & Company
Awarded to a Rising Star, next generation executive in the San Francisco
Bay Area who is a proven advocate for change and has the ability
overcome difficult situations to transform a company's performance
and/or revamp industry rules. Download Nomination Kit.

Chamber Community Champion
Presented by Small Business Advisory Council
Awarded to a San Francisco-based company with a major presence in the city that has a demonstrated track record of consistently buying from or advocating for local San Francisco small businesses. Download Nomination Kit.