Applications for the Business Excellence Awards are OPEN!

Last Updated 2/7/2026 • Posted in BEA Awards

What are the Business Excellence Awards?

Each year, the Business Excellence Awards celebrate the businesses and organizations driving Summit County forward. With nine awards and a high-energy room of local professionals, the BEAs combine recognition with valuable business connections. Applications are officially open—don’t miss your chance to be recognized.

Give Your Business Its Best Shot - Apply Early

Submitting an Early Bird application for the Business Excellence Awards gives you more than just a head start. Early applicants receive feedback from judges before final submissions are due—allowing time to refine your story, strengthen your application, and submit with confidence. It’s a simple step that can make a meaningful difference.

Early Bird Deadline: January 20, 2026 (11:59 pm)

Apply today and give your business the attention it deserves.