2010 Leaders Portfolio Awards

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About the Awards

We created the 2010 Leaders Portfolio Awards for two reasons.   First, our host Rebecca Blacksmith wanted an outlet for rewarding strong leadership within the DC area (Baltimore, DC, Northern VA) business community.

Secondly, we received an overwhelming and unexpected response from people wanting to nominate CEOs for the show but with no outlet for doing so since guests are exclusively selected to appear on Leaders Portfolio by our research team. This awards program was created as a way to allow CEOs to nominate their colleagues, employees to reward bosses, businesses to recognize clients, and listeners to identify leaders.

Eligibility

There are six award categories. An applicant may apply for more than one award if eligible.  However, a separate application is to be filled out for each award.  The DC area is defined as within 60 miles of The White House zip code 20500 which includes the Baltimore, DC, and Northern VA regions.  Being a prior guest or sponsor on Leaders Portfolio does not increase nor does it decrease your chance of receiving an award.

For Leaders

Business Leader of the Year (1-50 employees)

Applicant is a CEO, President, Chairman, Principal, Partner or Owner of a business located in the DC area
Not necessary for all employees to be located at the DC area business

Business Leader of the Year (51+ employees)

Applicant is a CEO, President, Chairman, Principal, Partner or Owner of a business located in the DC area
Not necessary for all employees to be located at the DC area business

Rising Business Leader of the Year

Applicant has never been and does not currently hold any of the following positions: CEO, President, Chairman, Principal, Partner or Owner of a business
Applicant must work in DC area
No age requirement

For Businesses

Leadership Business of the Year (1-50 employees)

Applicant is a public or private business located in the DC area
Not necessary for all employees to be located at the DC area business

Leadership Business of the Year (51+ employees)

Applicant is a public or private business located in the DC area
Not necessary for all employees to be located at the DC area business

Leadership Business of the Year (outside DC area)

Applicant is a public or private business outside the DC area (defined as at least 60 miles from zip code 20500)
Applicant makes a portion of their revenues from DC area clients
Not necessary for all employees to be located outside the DC area business

Award Winners

Each award winner (with the exception of Rising Business Leader) will receive the following branding and market awareness of their distinction as a leader:

On-air Leaders Portfolio radio announcement of winner
Numerous additional on-air mentions of winner by host
On-air interview with Rebecca Blacksmith for winner on Leaders Portfolio radio show on DC radio station Money 1260
Online announcement of winner at www.leadersportfolio.com
Audiocast of winner’s interview on www.leadersportfolio.com
Audio Streaming of winner’s interview on www.moneytalk1260.com
Announcement on Leaders Portfolio Mailing List targeted for the business community (includes description of what winner’s business provides)
Award announcement press release for winner’s distribution to clients, etc.
And of course – an award to display at winner’s business headquarters!

The Rising Business Leader award winner will be announced on-air/online, will be offered the opportunity to sit in on studio award winner interviews, and will receive a one hour leadership session with host and leadership speaker Rebecca Blacksmith.

Additional Information

Please read the complete requirements for the awards by downloading either the nomination form or the application form.