About Us
The Top 100 MBE awards were created to recognize those enterprising women and minority entrepreneurs that fuel this nation’s economy through their innovation, sacrifices, and dedication. These business owners are living their dreams and making significant contributions to their clients, professions, industries and communities.
Top 100 MBE Awards; (Back) Luwanda Jenkins, Special Secretary Governor's Office of
Minority Affairs; and Kathy Synder, President - Maryland Chamber of Commerce
The Process
Nominations for this award are solicited through the region's many chambers of commerce, professional organizations, the business community and the general public. Nominees are notified by mail and must submit an application to be considered.
A preliminary screening of the applications received is conducted to ensure that each applicant meet the basic criteria. A panel of distinguished judges then have the difficult task of evaluating hundreds of applications and through a system of scoring determining the TOP100 MBEs. (The previous year'swinners are not eligible this year.)
We have also established a special category of awards to honor MBEs who have reached the pinnacle in their profession and epitomize dedication to serving our community. This year we will bestow the title of Business Legend to three individuals, along with our Prestige Award and Business Advocacy awards.
We invite you participate as we celebrate these incredible men and women who have achieved the American dream of business ownership despite the obstacles in their path. Their stories are real and their contributions are inspiring.
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