The American Dream Awards supports small businesses that provide innovative solutions, outstanding community contributions, and are commitment to sustainable business practices. All for-profit businesses operating in the United States are eligible to apply.
If selected for-profit businesses will receive the following:
- $1,000 in grant funding
- Access to a small business accelerator
- Media coverage etc.
Applicants are free to apply for one or more of the categories below that align with your business’s strengths and values.
Big Dreamer Award: Launch, fund, grow! These inspiring small businesses are navigating the early stages of their journey with impressive leadership and the drive to clear hurdles, land opportunities, and achieve milestones at just three-years-old or less.
Community Hero Award: Creating jobs. Contributing to the success of their communities. Building something meaningful. These small businesses open doors and break down barriers to improve the world around them.
Inclusive Excellence Award: Every business needs a mission and values (and happy employees!) to help them reach their destination. These honorees have truly unlocked the magic of their guiding principles, creating a productive work environment and inclusive culture where core values thrive.
Innovator Award: Honoring small businesses whose breakthrough innovation took their industry by storm and continues to shake things up. These are the game changers to watch! Celebrating novel technologies to disrupt traditional marketplaces.
Legacy Builder Award: Building a legacy! These businesses have successfully transitioned from a family-owned structure to a broader ownership model, all while preserving and upholding the original brand ethos. We are cheering businesses that have skillfully managed this transition, maintaining the unique values and identity that made them stand out as family-owned enterprises.
Resilience Rockstar Award: Celebrating businesses that have demonstrated exceptional resilience in the face of adversity, hardship, and crisis. These businesses not only weathered challenging circumstances but also managed to thrive and adapt, demonstrating remarkable strength and determination throughout their journey.
Sustainability Star Award: Sustainability is a journey, and these green trailblazers have forged a new path to do the extraordinary with innovative, eco-friendly solutions set to leave a lasting impact on the future of small business and the future of our planet.
The application deadline is 6pm April 30, 2024
Visit: https://app.helloalice.com/grants/the-american-dream-awards/apply to create your account and apply!!!
