Yes! Small businesses ARE the backbone of the American economy...
but that is just the tip of the iceberg.
From selling products that improve the lives of their end-user, to making captivating marketing campaigns that make us laugh (or cry), Giving back to the community to empowering their employees so much that they, in turn, have a positive ripple effect on all of the people they encounter.
Small businesses make such an impact on their community!
Determining Factors
What factors determine an "Impactful Business"? Great Question!
Nominations
Anyone can nominate a company! (Friends, family, employees, die-hard fans, etc). If YOU think there is a Impactful company out there that you feel should be celebrated, nominate them!
Submissions
Once a company has been nominated, they will be invited to submit the official application answering how they make an impact and submitting two letters of recommendation.
Determining the finalists
The team at Grow Disrupt will pick the finalists. The finalists will then submit a video that exemplifies how their company makes the biggest impact.
Choosing the winner
A team of judges will be sent the finalists' original application and video. The judges will vote on the winner and the the grand prize will be determined.
Grow Disrupt will also open a "People's Choice" award. Where fans and viewers will get to vote
Nominations will close on May 13th at 11:59 pm CST.
Perimeters:
Business MUST be US-Based
Business must have generated less than $25M in annual revenues in 2021
Franchises must be locally owned and operated & companies owned in majority by holding companies are not eligible
Thursday, October 7th
6pm - 9pm
Join us for an evening of inspiration & celebration as we highlight the impact small business owners make!
Drinks & hors d'oeuvres provided.
Doors open at 6pm for open networking
Award Ceremony Begins at 6:30
August 18, 2022 | Wyndham Gardens San Antonio Riverwalk
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall
Join the Grow Disrupt team along with the finalists on Thursday, August 18th as we celebrate their impact and announce the winners!
Access to the Ceremony
Hors d'oeuvres and Beverages
One Impactful Event!
2022 Nominees
Congratulations to all the 2022 Nominees!
The Prizes
Grand Prize
Award winner will receive $2,500 plus recognition across the Grow Disrupt network, plus two tickets to The Grow Retreat 2022 valued at $4,750
People's Choice
Award winner will receive $1,000 plus recognition across the Grow Disrupt network, plus one ticket to The Grow Retreat 2022 valued at $3,500.
Information for the 2022 Impact Awards will be released soon.
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