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Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
Unbound by ambition and unstoppable, this award recognizes a Martin County entrepreneur for their ingenuity, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether finding and innovating new solutions or reimagining existing ones, this award celebrates the individual who bootstrapped their business from inception to success, BUT for individuals 18 years of age or younger.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Unbound by ambition and unstoppable, this award recognizes a Martin County entrepreneur for their ingenuity, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether finding and innovating new solutions or reimagining existing ones, this award celebrates the individual who bootstrapped their business from inception to success.
Innovation in Workforce Development
This award is intended to recognize a Martin County business, business leader, workforce development professional, or partner for their contributions, innovations, and significant accomplishments in workforce development and addressing businesses’ employment/workforce needs.
Newcomer of the Year
Recognizing a company that moved to or relocated to Martin County in the past two years and, in doing so, has added to the existing base of businesses, bringing business diversity, new skills, and workforce opportunities while adding vibrancy to the local economy.
Headquarters of the Year
Honors a company whose Martin County location serves the managerial and administrative center of the organization. Proudly calling Martin County its business home, it has continuously made significant economic and workforce contributions to the local community.
Company to Watch
Honors a Martin County business that has undergone significant transformation. Entrepreneurial in spirit, introducing new technologies or innovations and creating solutions for problems most of us are unaware of. They are blazing new trails within their industry while providing the county with new economic opportunities.
Manufacturer of the Year
This award recognizes a local manufacturer for its high manufacturing standard, often exceeding industry standards. The manufacturer is dedicated to best practices and innovative processes, developing its workforce, growing its business, and becoming a leader in its industry and the Martin County business community.
Business Excellence (Formerly Business of the Year)
Honors a long-established Martin County company that continuously, year over year, has had a significant positive and measurable impact on the local economy. They are routinely recognized in their industry as innovators and thought leaders and are actively engaged in the Martin County business community.
Charlene Hoag Leadership
Recognizes an individual whose characteristics include devotion to family, vocation, and servant leadership to the community. They advocate for the local economy’s continuous improvement, ensuring it is thriving, sustainable and resilient for everyone and many generations. Nominees for the Charlene Hoag Award should demonstrate these leadership characteristics and share Charlene’s commitment to involvement in the community.
All nominees, except Charlene Hoag Leadership Award nominees, are considered and selected by the BDBMC Awards Selection Committee, comprised of BDBMC Officers and Directors.
Once selections are made, award winners are notified and promoted prior to the event.
The Charlene Hoag Leadership Award is selected separately by former Charlene Hoag Leadership Award recipients. This award recipient is not announced prior to the event, preserving an element of surprise during the awards program.
We look forward to celebrating the businesses and leaders making a lasting impact on Martin County’s economy and community.
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