Unity Impact Awards 2026

Submit a Nomination

Nominations close September 2, 2026. No account is required — you can complete this form in one sitting. Review the eligibility rules.

Award category

Choose the award you are nominating for.

Award category *

Awarded to the business owner, not the company itself.

About the nominee

Tell us who you are nominating.

Business owner's full name *

Business name *

Co-owner's full name (if applicable)

County *

City

Nominee's email (if known)

Nominee's phone (if known)

Business phone

Website

Social media page

About you

So the committee can follow up if needed.

Your full name *

Your email *

Your phone

Your relationship to the nominee

How long have you known them?

Their impact

This is the heart of the nomination.

Why does this person deserve this award? *

Describe their community impact. *

Share specific examples of their leadership.

Years of service

Business of the Year questions

A few questions specific to this award.

Describe the owner's community leadership. *

How has the owner invested in the community? *

Describe their local economic impact (jobs, local sourcing, mentoring).

How does the owner personally serve others?

What community partnerships have they formed?

Describe their entrepreneurship and example to others.

Describe their charitable involvement.

Anything else?

Optional closing thoughts.

Additional comments

I confirm that the information in this nomination is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I have not submitted photographs containing identifiable minors. *