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gapcon 2023 award winners

awards

For years, we have aimed to create a conference where community members can gain valuable insights, learn actionable strategies, and forge meaningful connections. We are excited to make an addition to our conference activities by recognizing three businesses.

These three businesses are nominated for awards in the GROW, ACCELERATE, and PROPEL categories.

Grow
Award

GROW awards encompasses more than just economic growth and market share. The GROW award holistically encapsulates Innovation, Resilience, Community Impact, Sustainability, and Employee Development. Our local businesses are the backbone of our economy and the heart of our communities. They bring innovation, character, and passion that are at the core of our business culture. Recognizing their growth is not just an act of celebration but an acknowledgment of businesses and entrepreneurs’ essential role in our community.

Accelerate
Award

The ACCELERATE Award exemplifies not just motion but momentum and foresight. To accelerate isn't merely to speed up; its about strategically moving from where a business currently stands to its next big opportunity. The ACCELERATE Award embodies a dynamic spirit of Visionary Leadership, Agile Adaptation, Innovative Strategies, Operational Efficiency, and a Growth Mindset. Successful businesses must swiftly navigate and leverage opportunities while being proactive, resourceful, and daring. Therefore, we created the ACCELERATE Award to honor a business that not only keep up with change but sets the pace.

Propel
Award

The Propel Award isn't just about a business advancing itself; it's about a business that propels its team, community, and industry forward. The Propel Award is given to a business that demonstrates an Investment in Team Development, Enhancement of Community Well-Being, and Advancing its Industry. In a time when businesses can increasingly see employees as resources, we are proud to be a part of a community where businesses invest in the holistic growth of their teams. This investment creates a ripple effect of positive impact. Therefore, we created the PROPEL Award to honor a business that invests not just in themselves but the entire community.

2023 Award Winners

bfearless logo
accelerate award
bfearless
Accelerate
tina owens
grow award
Tina Owens
Grow
eco-seal logo
propel award
Eco-Seal
Propel

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*All nominations need to be submitted by Saturday, August 31, 2024.

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