The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce annually honors our region’s small businesses and nonprofits for their significant contributions as drivers of economic growth through our Small Business Awards.
Applications are open through Friday, June 14.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must be a current member in good standing with the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. Eligible applicants must have 50 or fewer employees in total. Small businesses (including nonprofits) must be independently owned and operated, and home-based, street front or office-based organizations. Organizations may apply to multiple categories. Award winners from the last 2 years will not be eligible to win again in the same category.
Benefits
Winning an award is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure for your company and earn recognition for your achievements.
Winners receive:
- Recognition during the Small Business Awards & Summer Celebration, which will be held July 10, 2024 at the JULEP venue.
- Opportunity to Present Your Business at a Chamber Board Meeting
- Award engraved with company name
- Official award winner logo to put on your website, email signature, or marketing materials
- Digital and social media recognition
- Complimentary tabletop exhibit at a future Chamber mixer
Finalists receive:
- Recognition at the Small Business Awards Mixer and listing in the event program
- Digital and social media recognition
Testimonials
“Confirm Biosciences is honored to have received this award as Outstanding Emerging Business. We are grateful for this recognition and would like to thank the San Diego Chamber for their outstanding work in the community and their support of growing businesses.”
Zeynep Ilgaz | President & CEO, Confirm Biosciences
“As a nonprofit agency in the senior space, ElderHelp of San Diego works hard to convey the message that there are too many seniors in San Diego whose safety net has failed them. Those seniors are almost invisible, and we look forward to any opportunity to get the word out. We are very pleased that our Bill Trumpfheller Social Impact Award allowed a new audience to learn about ElderHelp and its social impact for seniors.”
Gretchen Veihl | Director of Philanthropy, ElderHelp
“Being recognized by the Chamber is a huge honor. Participating in award opportunities has helped us to elevate our brand awareness and establish our credibility. Exposure to different audiences through the Chamber has helped us to gain additional clients, increase our presence in San Diego and allow others the chance to get to know us. We are grateful for the hard work the Chamber does to support small businesses and look forward to being part of the organization for years to come.”
Jennifer Barnes | CEO, Optima Office
Deadline
Submissions must be received by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PDT to be eligible. Winners will be announced live at the Small Business Awards & Summer Mixer.
Award Categories
Sponsorships for these awards are available!
Community Minded *
This award recognizes an organization that is dedicated to helping others or an organization that’s leading an initiative/program focused on making a positive impact in the community.
Customers First
Customer service is what sets this organization apart from the competition.
Outstanding Minority, Woman, LGBTQIA+ or DBE-Owned Business
This award celebrates the success of a small business (either minority-owned, woman-owned or DBE-owned) that is contributing to the growth and diversity of the San Diego economy.
Exceptional Veteran-Owned Business
This award honors a veteran-owned business that has attained outstanding business achievement in its field.
Neighborhood All-Star
This award celebrates a small business that epitomizes community spirit, fostering connections and making a significant and positive impact within its neighborhood.
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* We greatly value the work our nonprofit members do across the region. For the Community Minded Award, applications are limited to for-profit companies only to recognize how they are going above and beyond their usual business service to support their community *