Do you know of an exemplary small business, individual or community organization in your neighborhood? If one or two come to mind, then you may want to consider nominating them for the Ninth Annual Neighborhood Achievement Awards.
Established by the New York Department of Small Business Services (SBS), the Awards started in 2002 and has eight categories.
“The Neighborhood Achievement Awards acknowledge exceptional individuals, businesses and groups for making a strong commitment to building their communities and creating jobs for New Yorkers,” said SBS Commissioner Robert Walsh. “I encourage everyone to help recognize those who are making a difference in their neighborhoods.”
All New Yorkers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, educational institutions, business improvement districts, local development corporations, merchants associations, and other neighborhood associations may choose to nominate and/or apply for awards. The application deadline is March 1.
The Development Award honors a business or organization which has either completed a new real-estate development or a re-adaptive use project that created tangible neighborhood benefits
The Partnership Award honors a joint endeavor between businesses, or civic, commercial, or development organizations. The partnership must bring new benefit and services to the neighborhood.
The Workforce Innovative Award honors an organization or business that used a new, creative and effective approach to workforce development and created a model that has both enhanced their community and led an example for others to follow.
The Small Business of the Year Award honors an entrepreneur from each borough whose business has improved the neighborhood or who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to it.
The M/WBE Advocate of the Year Award honors an individual, business or organization whose leadership in the M/WBE has encouraged entrepreneurship among minorities and succeeded, resulting in a stronger small business landscape.
The Placemaking Award honors an individual or organization whose completed project increased the visibility, stature, and overall identity of a neighborhood.
The Leadership Award honors an individual or organization who has demonstrated outstanding leadership over time by advancing the development or overall economic welfare of their neighborhood.
The Norman Buchbinder Neighborhood Beautification Award recognizes an individual, business, or organization with an exceptional commitment to enhancing the look and feel of a neighborhood.
To make a nomination, visit www.NYC.gov/sbsawards. Applications can also be mailed to: Neighborhood Achievement Awards, 7th Floor, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038. The deadline for submission is Monday, March 1, by 5 p.m.
