What information must the nomination package contain? Nominations must contain the information required below. Incomplete nomination packages will not be considered. All evaluation/selection criteria must be specifically addressed. 1. A completed background form (SBA Form 3300, Award Nominee Background Form) which is available through SBA branch offices and the online nominations portal. For nominations, a background form is “team” required for each team member; 2. A completed nomination form (SBA Form 3302, Small Business Exporter of the Year) which is available through SBA branch offices and the online nominations portal; 3. x or x photo of the nominee or a digital photo at least 300 dpi is required; An original 8” 10” 5” 7” – photocopies are not acceptable. For nominations, a “team” photo of each nominee or group photo is acceptable; 4. Additional supporting documentation deemed significant by the nominator, including news clips, letters of recommendation, nomination letter (if not self-nominated) and other evidence of the appropriateness of the nomination (supporting documentation must not exceed 10 pages). Videos will not be considered. What are the evaluation/selection criteria for the Exporter of the Year award? In evaluating the nomination packages for the Exporter of the Year award, the judges will use the following criteria: 1) Increased sales, profits and/or growth of employment because of exporting. 2) Creative overseas marketing strategies. 3) Effective solutions to export-related problems, including trade financing, payment, and currency issues; market-entry and logistical challenges; cultural differences, etc. 4) Demonstrated encouragement of other small businesses to export. 5) Volunteer assistance to other small businesses entering the export market. 6) Cooperation with other businesses in the creation of export trading companies and/or introduction of unique trading relationships, products or services. What are the selection procedures for this award? SBA will make Small Business Exporter of the Year awards to eligible small businesses at the District, Regional, and National levels. Winners at each level will be selected by a panel of judges that may be comprised of both SBA employees and non-Federal employees. The National Exporter of the Year will be selected by the SBA Administrator based on, but not restricted to, the recommendations of the panel of judges of federal employees. Non-federal employees serving as judges must sign a conflict of interest/non-disclosure certification.
What information must the nomination package contain? Nominations must contain the information required below. Incomplete nomination packages will not be considered. All evaluation/selection criteria must be specifically addressed. 1. A completed background form (SBA Form 3300, Award Nominee Background Form) which is available through SBA branch offices and the online nominations portal. For “team” nominations, a background form is required for each team member; 2. A completed nomination form (SBA Form 3302, Small Business Exporter of the Year) which is available through SBA branch offices and the online nominations portal; 3. An original 8” x 10” or 5” x 7” photo of the nominee or a digital photo – at least 300 dpi is required; photocopies are not acceptable. For “team” nominations, a photo of each nominee or group photo is acceptable; 4. Additional supporting documentation deemed significant by the nominator, including news clips, letters of recommendation, nomination letter (if not self-nominated) and other evidence of the appropriateness of the nomination (supporting documentation must not exceed 10 pages). Videos will not be considered. What are the evaluation/selection criteria for the Exporter of the Year award? In evaluating the nomination packages for the Exporter of the Year award, the judges will use the following criteria: 1) Increased sales, profits and/or growth of employment because of exporting. 2) Creative overseas marketing strategies. 3) Effective solutions to export-related problems, including trade financing, payment, and currency issues; market-entry and logistical challenges; cultural differences, etc. 4) Demonstrated encouragement of other small businesses to export. 5) Volunteer assistance to other small businesses entering the export market. 6) Cooperation with other businesses in the creation of export trading companies and/or introduction of unique trading relationships, products or services. What are the selection procedures for this award? SBA will make Small Business Exporter of the Year awards to eligible small businesses at the District, Regional, and National levels. Winners at each level will be selected by a panel of judges that may be comprised of both SBA employees and non-Federal employees. The National Exporter of the Year will be selected by the SBA Administrator based on, but not restricted to, the recommendations of the panel of judges of federal employees. Non-federal employees serving as judges must sign a conflict of interest/non-disclosure certification.
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