FIFTH YEAR CELEBRATING
THE BUSINESSES OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD
Local business growth is the foundation of the local economy. The Lawrence Business Magazine and Cadre Lawrence think it is important to celebrate those businesses – our Businesses of the Year. The Foundation Award was established to recognize growth in for-profit businesses, that are locally owned or locally franchised in Douglas County, and have been in business a minimum of three years prior.

EVALUATION
Companies will be honored with the Foundation Award that have shown growth in employment by 20% or 20 people from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION
Nominations can be submitted for consideration by any Douglas County Company, open a minimum of 3 years, that is locally owned or franchised and has shown growth by increasing its employment by 20% or 20 people in the time frame noted above. To submit a form, simply fill out the information below, providing as much information as possible.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – February 2, 2018

Nominations must be completed and submitted by February 2, 2018. Submit below or print and email to editor@lawrencebusinessmagazine.com.

QUESTIONS
For any questions or further clarification, please contact: editor@lawrencebusinessmagazine.com.

FOUNDATION AWARD EVENT
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Location: Six Mile Chop House
Master of Ceremony: KU Legend, Former Voice of the Jayhawks Bob Davis

IN RECOGNITION, HONOREES RECEIVE
• Foundation Award Brick at Ceremony
• 4 complimentary tickets to the ceremony
• Recognition in Lawrence Business Magazine
• Presentation at Cadre Lawrence meeting
• Press notification of all recipients