Check These Awesome Small Biz Awards and Contests, Now!
A small biz award can make my business shine among my competitors. Winning a contest can bring me money and awesome prize packages filled with valuable goods. I’ve gathered the coolest awards and contests just for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs like you. And guess what? It’s super fun to participate! Challenge yourself and your team and see if you can snag a small business award.
Get Inspired with Online Content Ideas for Your Business
Enter before March 15, 2013
Struggling to come up with fresh content ideas for my business? Enter this contest and get amazing content ideas tailored specifically for my industry. Plus, I might win a free copy of the book written by Matt Mansfield!
I’ve got a cool contest for you to enter. Just answer this question on the contest entry form: If you could have a bunch of online content topics for a certain industry or business, which one would you choose (like real estate, physical training, or something else)?
The industries with the most entries will be featured in section 7 of the book. This section is all about awesome online content ideas that can be used by specific types of businesses. And guess what? Five lucky people will be chosen at random to receive a free copy of the book when it comes out in September.
Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs in New York City!
Enter before March 15, 2013
Crain’s New York is looking for successful businesspeople like you for our annual Top Entrepreneurs feature in May. If your company is located in New York City, has been around for at least three years, and has revenue of less than $100 million, you might be a perfect fit. Head to our website to find the entry form and eligibility rules.
American Technology Awards
Submit your entry by March 15, 2013
These awards, known as the Termans (named after Frederick Terman, the father of Silicon Valley), are the cream of the crop when it comes to recognizing the best technology products and services in the industry. They are evaluated by industry experts and leaders and presented at the prestigious Technology and Government Dinner in Washington, D.C.
BlackBerry Achievement Awards
Submit your entry by March 22, 2013
App of the Year – The best application created this year.
Putting Customers First – Prioritizing the needs of customers above all else.
Mobile Innovation of the Year – The most groundbreaking advancements in mobile technology.
Making the World a Better Place – Contributing to the improvement of our world.
Entrepreneur of the Year – Recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs.
Grow Mid City Small Business Growth Competition – Deadline: March 22, 2013
Capital One Bank has joined forces with the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance of Baton Rouge to organize the Grow Mid City Small Business Growth Plan Competition. This initiative aims to assist small businesses in the Mid City area by fostering growth and creating job opportunities. The competition is part of Capital One Bank’s commitment to investing in the communities they serve.
The Company Corporation Business Plan Contest – Deadline: March 31, 2013
Get ready for the 2013 SCORE Awards!
I want to tell you about an amazing event called the SCORE Awards. It happens every year to celebrate the incredible achievements of small businesses in America. This event honors the people and companies that have shown great creativity, innovation, and success in supporting our country’s economy and small business community. The awards ceremony will be in August 2013, but what’s really cool is that the money raised from this event goes to support The SCORE Foundation and its programs, which is a non-profit organization. If you want to have a chance at winning one of these awards, you have to agree to come to the event. Don’t miss out!
Attention all small businesses in Huntsville/Madison!
Guess what? The Huntsville/Madison 2013 Small Business Awards are here! This is your chance to shine. Show off your incredible accomplishments and put your business on the map. The deadline to enter is April 5, 2012, so make sure you don’t miss it. This is an amazing opportunity to get recognized for your hard work and dedication. Don’t let it slip away!
The 2013 Small Business Awards will have 7 different categories. You can find the list of these categories on the event website.
Dell $100M Innovators Credit Fund
Ongoing
Dell has created a special fund called the $100 million Innovators Credit Fund. The goal is to help entrepreneurs like me make the most of our potential for coming up with new ideas, getting them to market quickly, and creating jobs. This credit fund provides both money and technology resources, including IT support, depending on what each start-up needs.
If you want to apply for this fund, you have to meet certain requirements. Specifically, you must have already received some angel funding or venture capital. Once you qualify, you can receive up to 10% of your current funding or up to $150,000. There will be limited credit terms that you need to keep in mind. For more information and to apply, visit the website.
I’ve got a fantastic list of awards and competitions for you, courtesy of USamerica.US and US Americatechnology.com.
Before we dive in, though, I want to make sure you know that the descriptions I provide here are just for your convenience. They’re NOT the official rules, so always make sure to read those carefully on the competition’s website.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s get right to it!
