2008 Catalyst Top 25 Entrepreneurs and Ones to Watch Awards

Nomination forms must be completed by 5 P.M., ~~June 13.~~ We've extended the deadline until 5pm, June 20, 2008!

Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of Atlanta business.

And that’s why, for nearly 10 years, Catalyst magazine has celebrated the passion, resourcefulness and creativity of entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Metro Atlanta area. It’s time again to recognize and reward these dynamic individuals for their achievements.

The Catalyst Top 25 Entrepreneurs and Ones to Watch Awards has quickly grown into an Atlanta institution, a premier event that recognizes local small business leaders for their strength, determination, perseverance and, ultimately, success.

We invite you to submit your nomination for The 2008 Catalyst Top 25 Entrepreneurs and Ones to Watch. This is a great opportunity to recognize a client or a fellow entrepreneur who you feel is performing at a high level. Self-nominations are also permitted and encouraged.

Nominations can be made for The Catalyst Top 25 Entrepreneurs who are leading public and private companies in Atlanta with up to $100 million in annual revenues. Ones to Watch nominations can be made for entrepreneurs leading companies with up to $3 million in annual revenues. Winners will be determined by the independent, third-party accounting firm of Gifford, Hillegass & Ingwersen, LLP (GH&I) on the following criteria:

Growth
Profitability
Sustainability
Entrepreneurship

For each nomination, GH&I will contact the nominee for an interview to evaluate and better understand the business and to confirm the data submitted on the application. Actual revenue and earnings will not be disclosed without written permission. Winners will be featured online at Catalystmag.com and in print in a special section of Business to Business magazine.

Now is the time to tell Atlanta’s success stories. Now is the time to celebrate the area’s small business leaders. Now is the time to be recognized for your or your client’s achievements as a Catalyst Top 25 Entrepreneur or Ones to Watch.

Drew Ermenc
Associate Publisher / Editor
Catalyst Magazine

Steven R. Baldwin
Chief Executive Officer
Gifford, Hillegass & Ingwersen, LLP

Are you nominating for the Top 25 Entrepreneur Award or the Ones to Watch Award?

Note: The Catalyst Top 25 Entrepreneurs lead public and private companies in Atlanta with up to $100 million in annual revenues. Ones to Watch lead companies with up to $3 million in annual revenues.

Nominee Information Company Name:

Entrepreneur's Name:

Entrepreneur's Corporate Title:

Phone:

Email:

Web Site:

Headquarter Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Please provide a personal description of the individual nominee
(50 words max.):

Please provide a business description of the nominee's company
(50 words max.):

What were the nominee’s total annual sales revenues for the last three years (calendar or other fiscal)?

Note: Note: Candidates will have to provide audited documentation and / or verification of revenues.

2005
2006
2007

What was the nominee's EBITDA for the last three years
(Earning Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization)?

Note: If your company is private and executive compensation was set abnormally high or low for tax planning, estate planning or other purposes, please present a normalized EBITDA with a description of the event.

2005
2006
2007

Why is this person deserving of a Catalyst Top 25 Entrepreneur or Ones to Watch recognition?
(50 words max.)

Submitter Information Name:

Company:

Title:

Phone:

Email:

Relationship with Nominated Company (50 words max.):

Search

Upcoming Events

Recent Headlines

2008 Catalyst Top 25 Entrepreneurs and Ones to Watch Awards