The KOSBE Awards
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2024 AWARD CATEGORIES
The Staying Power Award — celebrating a long-term, substantiated history of business success (open for at least 5 years).
The New Business Excellence Award — celebrating an exceptional business operating for less than five years.
The Gazelle Award — celebrating exceptional accelerated business growth within the last two years.
The Ernie Rumsby Award — celebrating a stand-out veteran-owned business or a business that makes a significant impact to the veteran community.
The Innovation Award — celebrating innovation in any area of business.
The Community Impact Award — celebrating exceptional contributions by the business to the community.
The Customer Service Excellence Award — celebrating a business for exceptional customer service.
The Twende Minority-owned Business Award — Celebrating a participant of the 2024 Tri-Cities Twende Program.
OFFICIAL RULES
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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.