Pinnacle Awards Requirements
Ed Minaya Lifetime Achievement Award
The Minaya Lifetime Achievement Award honors a person that has committed their span of life to the cause of “giving back” and has exemplified the ideals of citizenship through continuing community service activities, promoting better business community relations and contributing to the social and economic development objectives of southwest Broward, specifically the Miramar and Pembroke Pines communities. Named in honor of the founder of our Chamber of Commerce, Ed Minaya, this award represents an individual that has literally spent a lifetime in service to community, Chamber, and in a successful career, much like our founder.
Coceano Community Leadership Award
The Coceano Leadership Award honors a person that has contributed their leadership abilities to the overall good of the community inclusive of Miramar and/or Pembroke Pines. Through their involvement, the Chamber and the communities it serves has become a healthier and more productive environment for business and to live. This award was named after Mayor Vickie Coceano, past Mayor of the City of Miramar and a leader extraordinaire in the local community and abroad.
Corporate Stewardship Award
Bigger businesses are very strategic in where they choose to plant their corporations. They understand that outreach and support through their local Chamber of Commerce is instrumental to the continued vitality of economic development of the community where they have chosen to locate. The Corporate Stewardship Award acknowledges the business that has met and/or exceeded the standards and expectations of that responsibility.
• Must have more than 200 employees and/or must have gross revenues of more than $10 million annually
• Must be current with occupational licensing qualifications of the city of business residence
• Must be in business for a minimum of five years
Small Business Award
The Small Business of the Year Award pays tribute to the small business community and the outstanding examples of entrepreneurship found across the communities of Miramar and Pembroke Pines. This award recognizes the hard work of the employees and the success of a company and its leadership. Companies that demonstrate excellence in business history and commitment to customers, employees, and the community qualify to be considered to receive the Pinnacle Small Business Award.
• Must have fewer than 200 employees and/or must have gross revenues of less than $10 million annually
• Must be current with occupational licensing qualifications of the city of business residence
• Must be in business for a minimum of five years
• Must be able to validate contributions to the business community
• Must show that business has experienced growth or other measurable indicator of business success
Rookie of the Year Award
This award follows the same requirements as the Small Business Award, with the requirement that the business is in its first three years of operation.
Pinnacle Awards
Success of any company is backed by a true leader and a lot of hard work. The Pinnacle Award recognizes the accomplishments of individuals who are consummate servant leaders. They are engaged not only in the growth and development of their own business, but also find time to give back to the community in a variety of ways. This award highlights the individual's professional achievements, contribution to community and involvement in Chamber.
• Must be in business a minimum of two years
• Must be actively involved in the Chamber and community
The Minaya Lifetime Achievement Award honors a person that has committed their span of life to the cause of “giving back” and has exemplified the ideals of citizenship through continuing community service activities, promoting better business community relations and contributing to the social and economic development objectives of southwest Broward, specifically the Miramar and Pembroke Pines communities. Named in honor of the founder of our Chamber of Commerce, Ed Minaya, this award represents an individual that has literally spent a lifetime in service to community, Chamber, and in a successful career, much like our founder.
Coceano Community Leadership Award
The Coceano Leadership Award honors a person that has contributed their leadership abilities to the overall good of the community inclusive of Miramar and/or Pembroke Pines. Through their involvement, the Chamber and the communities it serves has become a healthier and more productive environment for business and to live. This award was named after Mayor Vickie Coceano, past Mayor of the City of Miramar and a leader extraordinaire in the local community and abroad.
Corporate Stewardship Award
Bigger businesses are very strategic in where they choose to plant their corporations. They understand that outreach and support through their local Chamber of Commerce is instrumental to the continued vitality of economic development of the community where they have chosen to locate. The Corporate Stewardship Award acknowledges the business that has met and/or exceeded the standards and expectations of that responsibility.
• Must have more than 200 employees and/or must have gross revenues of more than $10 million annually
• Must be current with occupational licensing qualifications of the city of business residence
• Must be in business for a minimum of five years
Small Business Award
The Small Business of the Year Award pays tribute to the small business community and the outstanding examples of entrepreneurship found across the communities of Miramar and Pembroke Pines. This award recognizes the hard work of the employees and the success of a company and its leadership. Companies that demonstrate excellence in business history and commitment to customers, employees, and the community qualify to be considered to receive the Pinnacle Small Business Award.
• Must have fewer than 200 employees and/or must have gross revenues of less than $10 million annually
• Must be current with occupational licensing qualifications of the city of business residence
• Must be in business for a minimum of five years
• Must be able to validate contributions to the business community
• Must show that business has experienced growth or other measurable indicator of business success
Rookie of the Year Award
This award follows the same requirements as the Small Business Award, with the requirement that the business is in its first three years of operation.
Pinnacle Awards
Success of any company is backed by a true leader and a lot of hard work. The Pinnacle Award recognizes the accomplishments of individuals who are consummate servant leaders. They are engaged not only in the growth and development of their own business, but also find time to give back to the community in a variety of ways. This award highlights the individual's professional achievements, contribution to community and involvement in Chamber.
• Must be in business a minimum of two years
• Must be actively involved in the Chamber and community
