2026 Legacy Business of the Year Award Nomination Form

Criteria:

  • Must be a member in good standing of the Greater Greenville Chamber at the time of nomination and on the event date.
  • Must be a locally owned and operated business.
  • Must have continuously operated in the Greenville-Pitt County community for at least twenty-five (25) years or more.
  • Must demonstrate sustained business success, effective leadership, and sound business practices.
  • Must demonstrate adaptability and resilience through changing economic conditions, industry trends, or community needs.
  • Must maintain a strong reputation for excellence, integrity, and exceptional service.
  • Must have made lasting contributions to the economic vitality and overall well-being of the Greenville-Pitt County community.
  • Must demonstrate a longstanding commitment to community involvement through the investment of time, talent, or resources.

  7. *In the field below, please provide a brief history of the business, including key milestones, and how it has evolved over the years.

  9. *What factors have contributed to the organization's longevity and sustained success? Consider leadership, culture, adaptability, customer relationships, or strategic growth.

  11. *In the field below, please describe how the business has adapted to changes in the marketplace, industry, or community while maintaining its reputation for excellence. Please provide specific examples.

  13. *In the field below, please describe the business's long-term impact on the Greenville-Pitt County community. Include economic impact, job creation, civic engagement, charitable involvement, or industry leadership.

  15. *What legacy has the business created, and how do you hope that legacy will continue into the future? Please describe in the field below.

Nominators are required to complete the form below in its entirety.  At least one (1) letter of support is required to be submitted on behalf of the nominee and can be submitted by anyone.  Nominees without at least one (1) letter of support will not be given consideration.  A letter(s) of support must be received by Friday, August 28, 2026 and can be emailed to Aileen Peacock at aileen@remove-thisgreenvillenc.org.

Nominations are due no later than Friday, August 28, 2026.

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Questions?

Contact the Chamber or call (252) 752-4101.

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