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Recognizing Excellence\, Innovation and Community Stewardship.
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The prestigious Sterling Award is one of the most coveted business awards in the Valley\, with a rigorous application\, judging and selection process. Four teams of 6 judges each conduct an initial review of all applications and narrow the field to three finalists in each category. Once the finalists are identified\, the judging teams visit those companies to conduct a personal interview and get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations. Once that step is complete\, each judge independently casts a set of points for the finalists based on their embodiment of the award criteria. The points are tallied and the results remain secret until the day of the event.
As the Chamber’s marquee event\, the Sterling Awards program embodies the spirit of our organization by celebrating the people and companies that make our community a great place to live\, work and play. Over the years we have honored our city’s best corporate neighbors and brightest rising stars. One of the highlights of the Sterling Awards Celebration is the highly anticipated video presentation of each of the 12 finalists. Only members of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce are eligible to apply for the Sterling Award.
As the Chamber’s premiere signature event\, the Sterling Awards program embodies the spirit of our organization by celebrating the people and companies that make our community a great place to live\, work and play. Over the years we have honored our city’s best corporate neighbors and brightest rising stars. Celebrating its 23rd \;incredible year\, The Sterling Awards celebrate winners in four categories - Micro Business\, Small Business\, Big Business &\; Non-Profit. \;A brief overview of each award category follows.
- The Sterling Award for Micro Business recognizes an entrepreneurship or emerging business exhibiting success through innovation\, creativity and collaboration.
- The Sterling Award for Small Business recognizes a small business demonstrating success through product or service innovation\, quality and professionalism\, and has made contributions to community-oriented projects.
- The Sterling Award for Big Business recognizes significant contributions to quality of life and the economic fabric of the community.
- The Sterling Award for Non-Profits recognizes a non-profit's impact on the social\, cultural\, educational and/or economic well-being of its constituents and/or the broader community.
