This list of contests, competitions and awards for small businesses is brought to you every other week as a community service bySmall Business TrendsandSmallbiztechnology.com.
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Enter by January 14, 2011
Winning Workplaces andInc. Magazine are seeking compelling examples of successful organizations with outstanding work cultures for their 2011 Top Small Company Workplaces (TSCW) competition.
The winners will be featured in the June 2011 issue of Inc. Magazine, the premier publication for entrepreneurs and business owners. In addition winners will be featured on Inc’s and Winning Workplaces’ websites. Awards will be presented at their joint Leadership Conference in June 2011. Winners will gain additional exposure through a nationally distributed press release from Winning Workplaces and Inc.
Multiple competitions and entry deadlines
Intuit is running two challenges that award cash prizes for the winning solutions.
Making it easy for consumers to get receipts online
Enter by January 14, 2011
Intuit has a solution called QuickReceipts that enables consumers to get receipts online automatically. It currently requires retailer integration, and they looking for other ways to automatically get receipts online (both paper and electronic receipts). How might consumers be enabled to have their receipts accessible online with as little effort as possible?
If a winning idea is selected, the winner will receive $5,000 and potentially a follow-up meeting with Intuit product management executives.
Collection and organization of data by accountants
Enter by February 15, 2011
Submit a solution that will maximize the number of inputs accountants receive upfront, simplify subsequent interactions and data collection, and keep all inputs for a given client engagement neatly organized so accountants can provide the best client service most efficiently.
If a winning idea is selected, the winner will receive $10,000 and potentially a follow-up meeting with Intuit product management executives.
Enter by January 28, 2011
This program recognizes the Washington region’s top 25 minority business leaders based on demonstrated business success over the past 12 to 18 months. TheWashington Business Journalwill recognize the Minority Business Leaders at a luncheon in March 2011. All honorees will also be profiled in theWashington Business Journal.
Eligible minority groups include: American Indian, Native of Alaska, Hawaii or Pacific Islands, Asian, African-American, Hispanic or Latino. Nominations will be judged based on professional accomplishments, community leadership, awards and milestones.
Enter by January 24, 2011
The annual CoolCalifornia Small Business Award Program is administered by the California Air Resources Board. The program recognizes small California businesses (under 100 employees) that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and taken action to reduce their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions and made notable, voluntary achievements towards reducing their climate impact. The awards ceremony and reception will be held in early May 2011 in Sacramento.
Enter by January 31, 2010
Entrepreneurs developing mobile, data management and data analytics, security, social media and other tools can apply for a spot in the FinTech Innovation Lab, expected to open in May 2011. Six companies will each get $25,000, which will convert into their next round of equity financing. They’ll also receive workspace, access to users within financial services firms to test their products, and mentoring.
Enter by January 2011
The Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council (LAEGC) and the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce have launched an entrepreneurial contest that has an ambitious goal of connecting with youth who have roots in the local community, and encouraging them to consider starting a business in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. The program, called Launch L-A!, features a contest inviting young entrepreneurs to submit a proposal to start a business in L-A.
The winning entrepreneur will receive an equity infusion of $10,000 to $20,000 in seed money, along with a number of in-kind services for a year, including business consulting, accounting services, legal fees, advertising agency services, rent and more— all provided by Chamber members. Runners-up may also receive in-kind services. See website for entry rules.
Enter by February 1, 2011
For startup and existing businesses. Put your ideas on paper to find out if you have a viable business and compete to win cash prizes. Eligible candidates must attend at least one of the following workshops by February 1, 2011: How to Write a Business Plan; Understanding Your Small Business Financial Report Card; or Boot Camp– CORE Four Business Planning Course.
All registration forms and business plans must be received by February 1, 2011. Please review the checklist on the website for all required information. Call (312) 673-3462 or e-mailsbdcduman@jvschicago.org.
Enter by February 1, 2011
Has your business set milestones and thrived in spite of the severe economic downturn or some other big challenge in your business? The Small Business Summit is looking to honor one business with the Second Annual Small Business Strategy Award 2011.
This award, given live at theSmall Business Summitin NYC on March 8th, will recognize entrepreneurial strategic excellence that has led to significant increased profits. Seesubmission formfor entry details.
Enter by February 8, 2011
If you have a tech product that is stunningly hot and awesome, enter to have it demonstrated in front of a live audience of hundreds at the Sixth Annual Small Business Summit 2011 on March 8, 2011 in NYC.
The winning demos will also be video taped and made available to a much larger audience online.2010 Hot Tech Demo winnersincluded Broadlook Technologies, Lexmark, ReTargeter, SugarSync, EZ Texting, Pixability and Slide Rocket. Seesubmission formfor details.
Enter by February 11, 2011
Applications are being accepted for the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year. Nominees must be for-profit businesses that are Cobb Chamber members. Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 11. The 2011 Small Business of the Year will be selected from the top 25 businesses, and that business will participate in the state’s Small Business of the Year competition.
Enter by February 28, 2011
The Chicago Treasurer’s Office is partnering with Constant Contact to offer over $10,000 in cash and prizes to businesses submitting the top 2 winning entries for best promotional practices in two categories: Best Business Email Marketing and Best Overall Use of Social Media.
New England Innovation Awards
Enter by February 28, 2011
This award recognizes the intrinsic value that innovation possesses in driving the New England economy. SBANE utilizes its highly competitive Innovation awards program to showcase technology-driven enterprises that are potentially“game changers” in their marketplace niche. Applicationhere.
Enter by April 4. 2011
The Rhode Island Business Plan Competition, open to everyone, seeks to promote entrepreneurship and development of start-up and early stage companies. Winners and finalists in the 2010 Competition shared more than $195,000 in prizes.
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