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It’s time to put your company in the spotlight! Companies from across the state and all industries are welcome to apply for the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch awards. Selection is based on steady growth in employee counts and revenue as well as strength in leadership, corporate culture, community support and philanthropy, innovation in management or technology, or other factors that contribute to an outstanding organization.

Click here to download a preview of the application. To be eligible to apply for the award, a company must meet the following for the year ending 2021:

  • Be a privately held commercial enterprise headquartered in Florida (not publicly traded, subsidiary or division of another company or nonprofit); and
  • Employ 6 to 150 full-time equivalent W-2 employees, including the owner; and
  • Have between $750,000 up to $100 million in annual revenue or working capital from investors or grants; and
  • Have not won this award in the past; and
  • Demonstrate intent and capacity to grow based on evidence such as employee or sales growth, exceptional leadership, sustainable competitive advantage, etc. 

1st Round Applications

Open in May! Companies submit 1st round applications.
May

Finalists Determined

Round 1 applications are reviewed by judges who determine Finalists.
July

2nd Round Applications

Finalists will be asked to complete a Round 2 Application.
August

50 Honorees Selected

Final judging by panel of past Honorees and entrepreneurial leaders.
September
"Being recognized by GrowFL in 2012 encouraged and energized us to keep moving forward, to never give up. It was a key turning point for us. The recognition was instrumental in communication to our customers we were mature and capable."
Barbara Stankowski
Barbara StankowskiAMTIS, Inc.
"It is an honor to have been selected as an Honoree along with such a great group of early-stage Florida companies that are leaders of innovation within their respective industries."
Sergie Albino
Sergie AlbinoecoSPEARS
"We are honored to be chosen as a 2021 Florida Companies to Watch award winner. This is a prestigious honor, and it showcases the dedication and commitment to growth of our valued team. We have experienced tremendous growth as a company and we're proud to be part of Florida's thriving business community."
Jason Eddy
Jason EddyAIT Engineering
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