2025 Black Business Community Celebration Nomination Form

Ulster County has a wealth of outstanding Black business leaders and Black-owned businesses. The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Black History Kingston, and Ulster County Tourism are seeking to recognize the best of these at the 2025 Black Business Community Celebration.

These Awards recognize Ulster County's Black business leaders and Black-owned businesses that have demonstrated commitment, community spirit, philanthropy, or have achieved extraordinary accomplishments and is an example to others.

You have the opportunity to nominate a Black business leader, Black-owned business, or organization for these honors. For a nomination to be valid, the Nomination Form must be complete and submitted no later than 5:00 pm on April 1, 2025.

Black Business Excellence Award

This Award recognizes a Black business leader or Black-owned business that has achieved extraordinary accomplishments and is an example to others.

Black Business Leadership Award

This Award is given to a Black individual or Black-owned business or organization that displays exceptional leadership qualities with a history of community service.

Maude Bruce Community Award

This Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a Black individual who has dedicated their life to issues of racial and social justice and has improved the quality of life for the citizens of Ulster County.

Young Black Leader Award

This Award is given to a young Black adult who has displayed determination, has an exceptional work ethic and an interest in pursuing a career in business or entrepreneurship.

NOMINEE (If Company)

All fields must be filled in for form to be submitted, so if a field does not apply, please type in N/A.

Nominated Company Name *

Nominated Company Contact *

Nominated Company Phone *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Nominated Company Website *

Nominated Company Email *

NOMINEE (If Individual)

Name of Person Nominated *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Nominee Phone *

Nominee Email *

NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY

First Name *

Last Name *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Phone *

Email *

Please answer the following five (5) questions about your nominee.

1) Give a brief history of the person, business or organization. Include how long the nominee has been in business in Ulster County; description of the scope of services offered; the product line or number of employees - initially and presently. *

2) What makes the nominee worthy of this award? *

3) Explain why this person, company or organization deserves this particular award. *

4) List nominee’s involvement in industry, professional and civic organizations. Highlight awards won, offices held, and other special accomplishments. *

5) The person, company or organization may wish to include support letters or references indicating growth and impact upon the local community. *

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The person, company or organization may wish to include support letters or references indicating growth and impact upon the local community (no more than three letters, please).

2025 Black Business Community Celebration Nomination Form

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