The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Small Business team, along with the Georgia Economic Developers Association, created the Small Business ROCK STAR awards as a way to salute the risks, innovations, outreach, and impact of the state’s small businesses.
Nominations for 2024 Rock Stars are open until Monday, October 30.
Nomination Criteria
Nominate a unique and exceptional small business from the technology, manufacturing, service, or retail industry sectors. To be considered for the Small Business ROCK STAR awards, the criteria is as follows:
- Georgia Corporation or LLC
- In business for a minimum of three (3) years
- Must NOT be a franchise
- Must operate in a commercial facility
- Have more than 2 full-time employees and less than 300 full-time employees; and
- Makes a positive impact in the local community
Nominations for 2024 will close Monday, October 30, 2023. Nominations for 2025 will open mid-May 2024.
The nomination form is available HERE.
