Nomination

First, congratulations—your nominator thinks highly of your company! Review the eligibility criteria, then fill out an application by June 28, 2024, at 5:00 pm central time. Only online applications will be accepted. Applications will officially open May 1, 2025.

Nominations will remain open until applications close in July. We suggest you submit your nominations by April 18, 2025 so your nominee has the most time possible to complete their application!

Yes! You are welcome to nominate as many companies as you’d like. if you have multiple nominations, you can download an Excel here. Email the nominations to Melissa Sileo at [email protected]

You do not need to be nominated to apply.  Once applications open, anyone can apply that qualifies.

Once applications open on May 1, 2025, your nominee will receive an email will everything they need to start their application. As their nominator, you’ll be copied on this initial email to share some encouraging words for the application process! If you self-nominated your company, you’ll also receive a copy of the email that your nominee will receive.