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Business Person of the Year Award

The Small Business Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber affiliate, hosts the Business Person of the Year Award annually. This event has evolved into one of the premier networking and business recognition events in the Greater Rochester region.

The Business Person of the Year Award recognizes for-profit business leaders, who have demonstrated success in both civic and professional areas, specifically in the areas of growth, leadership, achievement, and community service. Candidates are nominated by their peers, and an independent committee reviews applications and selects the finalists.

An independent Selection Committee of local business leaders and advisors reviews applications and selects finalists in two categories based on employee size. One winner is chosen annually to receive the Award in each category. For many past winners, this recognition has vaulted their companies to new levels of success!

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Nominations and Applications Now Open for the
2026 Business Person of the Year Awards!

The Small Business Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, is seeking local business leaders who are changing the game for our 2026 Business Person of the Year Awards! If you or somebody who you know would be a good fit for this program, nominate online by April 25 or apply by May 9.

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