CELEBRATING THE BUSINESSES OF THE YEAR
Local business growth is the foundation of the local economy and we think it is important to celebrate those businesses giving back to the local economy. The Lawrence Business Magazine Foundation Awards with presenting sponsor INTRUST Bank were established in 2012 to recognize growth in businesses, that are locally owned or locally franchised in Douglas County, and have been in business a minimum of three years prior. In 2023 with the 10th Anniversary Foundation Awards we added two new awards:The Minority-Owned Business Foundation Impact Award & The Woman-Owned Business Foundation Impact Award
THE FOUNDATION AWARD
The Foundation Awards Honor Businesses located in Douglas County that are locally owned or locally franchised and have been in business a minimum of three years and shown growth in employment by 20% or 20 employees from January 1 to December 31, 2023.
To submit a form, simply fill out the information in the form below, providing as much information as possible.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
EXTENDED TO MARCH 25, 2024
EXTENDED TO MARCH 25, 2024
THE MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS FOUNDATION IMPACT AWARD
Minority-Owned (as defined by the State of Kansas) Business Foundation Impact Award honors businesses located in Douglas County that are locally owned or locally franchised and have been in business a minimum of three years, and shown stability or growth in employment over the past year as well as making a focused impact in support of the community. NOTE: You do not have to be a FOUNDATION AWARD WINNER to receive this award.
APPLY HERE
THE WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS FOUNDATION IMPACT AWARD
Woman-Owned (as defined by the State of Kansas) Business Foundation Impact Award honors businesses located in Douglas County that are locally owned or locally franchised and have been in business a minimum of three years, and shown stability or growth in employment over the past year as well as making a focused impact in support of the community. NOTE: You do not have to be a FOUNDATION AWARD WINNER to receive this award.
APPLY HERE
EXTENDED TO MARCH 25, 2024
QUESTIONS
For any questions or further clarification, please contact: editor@lawrencebusinessmagazine.com.
FOUNDATION AWARD EVENT
Date: April 24, 2024
Location: Maceli’s
Keynote Speaker: Kansas Athletics Director, Travis Goff
IN RECOGNITION, HONOREES RECEIVE
• Foundation Award at Ceremony
• 4 complimentary tickets to the ceremony
• Recognition in Lawrence Business Magazine
• Press notification of all recipients
Articles on the previous Foundation Award Celebrations:
First Annual Foundation Awards – 2014
Second Annual Celebration – 2015
Third Annual Celebration – 2016
Fourth Annual Celebration – 2017
Fifth Annual Celebration – 2018
Sixth Annual Celebration – 2019
Seventh Annual Celebration – 2020
Eighth Annual Celebration – 2021 (canceled due to safety concerns)
Ninth Annual Celebration – 2022 (canceled due to safety concerns)
Tenth Annual Celebration – 2023
THE 2023 FOUNDATION AWARD RECIPIENTS
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1900 Barker Bakery & Cafe
Atteberry Eye Centers
Berry Global
Bridge Haven Memory Care Homes
Caramelo
Construction Specialties
Feldmeyer Financial
Good Energy Solutions
JEO Consulting Group
Kessler Contractors
La Estrella Latina
Lawrence Pet Friends
Maceli’s Banquet Hall & Arterra Event Gallery
Prairie Land Insurance
SERC Physical Therapy
Sound Speech Therapy
Standard Beverage
Uplift Coffee Shop
The UPS Store #2582
STANDARD BEVERAGE
THE WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS FOUNDATION IMPACT AWARD NOMINEES
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Ashley McCaskill Creative
Body Specific
Crystal Clear Realty
Express Employment Professionals
Hidden Jewel Hair Salon
Lawrence Pet Friends
Life Restoration Ministries
Minuteman Press Lawrence
Pawsh Wash and Pet Health Market
Pine Landscape Center
Sound Speech Therapy
Uplift Coffee Shop
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS
THE MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS FOUNDATION IMPACT AWARD NOMINEES
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Caramelo
Crystal Clear Realty
Feldmeyer Financial
Hidden Jewel Hair Salon
LaEstrella Mexicana
Leeway Franks
Life Restoration Ministries
LIFE RESTORATION MINISTRIES