Award Categories

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1. Community Spirit/Support Award: 

For the business that sponsors events or activities that further the high standard of living in Ellisville. This award is presented to a business or organization actively creating a positive impact on the community, their workforce and/or the environment:

2. Ellisville Business of the Year:

This award acknowledges a company that takes pride in its commitment to its clientele. Winners have demonstrated positive customer feedback and an innovative program or initiative.

3. Beautification Award: 

Customers and residents respond to communities with more pleasant and inviting environments. This award acknowledges a company that displays abundant pride in ownership by enhancing the curb appeal of its business. Award is based on most improved/maintained storefront. The visual appearance of the exterior business and storefront will determine the winner.

4. New Entrepreneur Award: 

This award recognizes a business or organization that has been in Ellisville three years or less and demonstrates a high level of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, perseverance, innovation and determination.

5. Legacy of Ellisville Business of the Year:

This award is directed towards honoring longevity, quality products and/or services, and community service in businesses more than 10 years old within Ellisville.

6. Ellisville Project of the Year:

This award recognizes a project or endeavor that significantly enhances the City of Ellisville and helps to create lasting value.

7. Special Recognition for Non-Profits:

Designed to recognize non-profit organizations, churches, or similar groups that devote themselves to helping others in Ellisville, particularly businesses and/or those in need, thus improving the support, cooperation, and neighborliness of our city.

8. Big Business of the Year:

This award recognizes a business or organization that makes significant contributions to the City of Ellisville. Winners contribute in "BIG" ways.

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Submit your nomination with the criteria described under the appropriate category to:
City of Ellisville
Bluebird Business Awards program
1 Weis Avenue
Ellisville, MO 63011

Or via E-mail to: ahood@ellisville.mo.us

Application deadline: October 13, 2023
Businesses may be nominated for more than one award but must contain the required criteria described under the appropriate category or it will not be considered for that award. A business may only win one category award per year and will not be eligible to win that award again for a period of five years.  All winners or their representative, must attend the event, so be sure to submit your nomination and mark your calendar!