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IdeaFunding is celebrating the exceptional innovation, creativity, and grit that our small businesses have displayed this year in the face of extraordinary challenges.  We want to share your stories of resilience!  Nominate your favorite business (or your own!) for cash prizes! 

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How it works: 

When the application cycle opens (Feb 14th) you can select the category, either "Brick and Mortar" or "Artisanal/Maker/Creative"  then select which prize title:

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• Visionary Leadership: Leadership has been especially challenging this year, with many new demands and stressors.  This award is to recognize leaders who have gone above and beyond to maintain and support their staff. This can also recognize business leaders who have tackled the grand challenges of this time with insight, wisdom, and creativity

• Behind the Scenes Heroes: This can include those “2nd in Command” employees who have stepped up to the plate in ways that are not always visible.  This can also include acts of courage, kindness, and creativity that might not have been visible to all.

• Innovative Engine: Share a story you feel needs to be told that doesn’t quite fit into either of the Award Types. 

Applications will close March 14th, 2021. Our committee will then announce the semi-finalists, and finally the finalists on April 15th at IdeaFunding. Winners will be awarded cash prizes in recognition of the hard work and community contribution. 

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Other Fun Features!

• To thank you for nominating, all nominators will receive raffle tickets to win prizes throughout the day during IdeaFunding. 

• All semi-finalists will receive one night staycation, courtesy of our sponsor Hotel McCoy!