2023 KOSBE Awards

AWARD CATEGORIES

Staying Power Award — celebrating a long-term, substantiated history of business success.
New Business Excellence Award - celebrating an exceptional business operating for less than three years.
Gazelle Award — celebrating exceptional business growth in the last two years.
Ernie Rumsby Award for Veteran-Owned Business Excellence — celebrating a stand-out Veteran owned business.
Innovation Award — celebrating innovation in any area of business, including but not limited to new products or services, use of new technologies and use of social media.
Community Impact Award — celebrating exceptional contributions by the business to the community.
Customer Service Excellence Award — celebrating a business for exceptional customer service.

OFFICIAL RULES

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2022 KOSBE Awards

And the winners are...

AFI (Aldebaran Financial Insights) | Staying Power Award
Ribbons Physical Therapy, LLC | New Business Excellence Award
Azlinn Hope | Gazelle Award
Window World of the Tri-Cities | Ernie Rumsby Award for Veteran-Owned Business Excellence
Veritas Insurance | Innovation Award
The Salt Oasis Kingsport | Community Impact Award
The Science of Beauty MedSpa | Pivot Award
ReDesign Architecture Group, LLC | Distinguished Business Excellence Award

Thank You To Our Prize Package Providers

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The KOSBEs — Celebrating the BEST

The KOSBEs promote economic impact by recognizing small businesses that are leading by example and making an extraordinary contribution to the communities they do business in. The winners exemplify leadership and excellence in overcoming adversity, and a passion for helping others succeed. Award winners serve as inspirational leaders to other local small businesses, and they model best practices that will progress the region as a whole.