WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF APPLYING?
1. Applying for an award is a public opportunity to
recognize the dedication, support to the community, and success the
family business has achieved through hard work of the family and
employees.
2. Finalists will receive official notification of the finalist status.
3. All finalists will be acknowledged in press releases and at the Awards Ceremony.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Any Massachusetts-based family-owned business that now includes, or has included, more than one generation, and whose policies and business practices have had a positive impact on the business and community.
DEADLINE:
All nominating forms and all accompanying materials must be received by February 16, 2009 to be considered for the 2009 Family Business of the Year Awards.
WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Nominations can be submitted by anyone. You may nominate your own company.
CATEGORIES:
- Fewer than 50 full-time employees
- 50–250 full-time employees
- More than 250 full-time employees
JUDGING AND JUDGING CRITERIA
A panel of independent judges will evaluate and select the winners based on the following criteria:
- Positive business and family linkages
- Multi-generational family involvement
- Contributions to the community and industry
- Innovative business practices or strategies
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
- Applications can be submitted by the nominated company or by associated parties
- Application submissions must be received by February 16, 2009
- Responses to questions must be submitted both in hard copy and electronically
- Limit question responses to 500 words or less
- Use 12 point New Times Roman font with 1.5 line spacing
- Electronic applications can be accessed at www.mafba.com
SUBMISSIONS
Return completed application and all materials by February 16, 2009 to:
Attn: Katelyn Husereau
Northeastern University Center for Family Business
101 Hayden Hall
Boston, MA 02115-5000
Email: K.Husereau@neu.edu
Phone: 617.373.3718
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION OR THE AWARDS PROGRAM?
Contact:
Ted Clark, Executive Director
Northeastern University Center for Family Business
Email: ted.clark@neu.edu
Phone: 617.373.7031
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