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2022 SMART Awards Nomination Form
Each year, ACG Orlando recognizes companies headquartered in Central Florida whose accomplishments set the standard for operating excellence among middle market, second-stage growth companies.
Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges, drawn from the ranks of experienced financial industry professionals, business owners and executives, academics, journalists, consultants and professional service providers.
Selection criteria include quantitative factors such as demonstrated growth in revenue, profitability and employees, and subjective factors such as quality of business innovation, corporate culture, entrepreneurial achievements, product development milestones and demonstrated community involvement.
Criteria for nominated companies:
Top line revenue (gross revenue or sales) between $5 million and $1 billion
There is no employee minimum
Corporate Headquarters in one of these core Central Florida counties: Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Brevard, Volusia, Indian River or Polk
Wholly owned subsidiary company with parent company out of Central Florida must have operational and corporate headquarters in Central Florida
Privately held and public operational companies are eligible, but professional service providers are not eligible
Nominations should represent a positive growth story
Companies are encouraged to nominate themselves
Prior SMART Award nominees are eligible, but past SMART Award winners are not eligible
CEO must be available for a 30-minute video interview during tapings in late-April 2022, if selected as a Finalist
Winners must be present at the Awards Lunch to receive their awards
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