Large Business of the Year
Criteria • 50 employees or more • Be in business for more than three years • Be a member of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce
Small Business of the Year
Eligibility
• 50 employees or less
• Be a member of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce
Woman of the Year
Eligibility • Lives or works in Haywood County • Company is a member of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce • Has been in her career for five years or more and has shown recent leadership initiative in the local business community.
Businesses are encouraged to apply directly for the award. In addition, associations, financial institutes, and other companies may nominate a business that meets the award requirements. Judging is done by a committee of experts after all applications have been received.
Entrepreneur of the Year
The Entrepreneur of the Year award is presented to a standout entrepreneur in Haywood County who is a member of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes an entrepreneur who has taken the risk of starting and running a business in Haywood County. Candidates for this award will be judged on business strategies, financial success, and community engagement.
Emerging Female Leader of the Year
Eligibility • Lives or works in Haywood County • Company is a member of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce • Has been in her career for five years or less and has shown recent leadership initiative in the local business community.
Business of the Month
The Haywood Chamber of Commerce recognizes the accomplishments, hard work, and leadership from our local businesses.
Faces of Haywood
Each month, the Haywood Chamber of Commerce selects an individual in the community to be recognized as the Face of Haywood. This individual or business embodies leadership in the community and is chosen by Chamber Ambassadors. Below, is the criteria for nominations. Each month, these individuals will be featured in Smoky Mountain News or the Mountaineer (depending on availability), the chamber’s weekly newsletter, and posted on the chamber’s social media!
