- The average time to complete an application is 10-15 minutes.
- After the payment, you will be transferred to our secure platform, Zealous, where you will be able to fill in your application form. You must enter your application forms yourself on Zealous, and you have time until the entry deadline.
- You may edit your entry on the platform after submitting it up until the entry deadline.
- Please ensure all your personal details are entered accurately, including contact details, as this will be used in the awards presentation if selected as a finalist.
- Be sure your address is accurate. This is the address we will use to ship your Winner's Package.
- As the person submitting the application, you’ll be our primary point of contact for your company on Best of America Small Business Awards communications and any further questions about your application. With the understanding that you have the authority to apply to this award and represent your company in such communication, please complete the fields below.
- You are eligible to enter more than one category (each submission has an entry fee).
- Entry fees may be paid by credit card only and must be paid online at the time of completing submissions. If your submissions have not been paid for at the close of the entry deadline, then they may not be included for judging.
- All fees paid are not refundable, transferable, or deferrable.
- If you have applied to the wrong category, you can request to change it until the entry deadline. If you request a chance, you are responsible for submitting your new application under the new category. No changes under no conditions will be accepted after that date.
All questions must be answered, unless marked optional.