In an effort to recognize and honor Vermont’s best companies, Vermont Business Magazine’ and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce’ created the Deane C Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award in 1990. Named for the former Governor of Vermont, this annual award honors a Vermont business that shows an outstanding history of sustained growth while displaying an acute awareness of what makes Vermont unique.’‘
Each year’ Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and’ present the Deane C Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award during the annual Vermont Chamber Business & Industry EXPO. The award is given to the Vermont business that has made exceptional accomplishments on a consistent basis and demonstrated success by:’
Continued growth in number of employees and/or sales;
Commitment of company resources, including employees to community projects;
Recognition of the environment as a natural and economic resource for Vermont; and
Creation of a positive work environment for all employees.’
The finalists will be announced in the May edition of Vermont Business Magazine and the winner will be announced during the opening ceremonies of the Vermont Chamber Business & Industry EXPO on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.’
Nominees and applicants are encouraged to complete the 2013 Deane C Davis Award nomination form online at: http://events.vermontbiz.com/deane-c-davis/
Application deadline: March 7, 2014
The last five winners were:
2012 Winner | GW Plastics, Inc
2011 Winner | FOLEY FAMILY OF COMPANIES
2010 Winner | Small Dog Electronics
2009 Winner | BioTek Instruments
2008 Winner | National Life Group