Awarded to a registered Not -For-Profit Organization that has been operational for at least three years and that:

• Has an established reputation within the community for providing exceptional programs & services that would not otherwise be available to those in the community.
• Is successful in engaging volunteers in carrying out its mission and maintains a good relationship with them over an extended period.
• Demonstrates best business practices in its operations such as accurate record keeping and reporting, financial management and accountability etc.
• Forms important alliances or collaborations with other community stakeholders that contribute to their ability to provide needed services and expertise needed.
• It has demonstrated creativity and innovation as well as flexibility to adapt to meeting the changing needs of the community.
• Has demonstrated a continued commitment to improving the overall quality of life for St Lucians

Applications should be made by completing the application form with type written answers to all questions. All forms should then be submitted electronically. Appendices can be submitted in support of the application where necessary. When attaching continuation sheets please ensure that they are properly numbered consistent with the question being answered.

1. Each entry must be submitted on a fully completed application form (or copy thereof). Eight copies must be submitted and soft copies emailed to info@stluciachamber.org. (Please note additional pages and supporting documents may also be attached, but the organizers take no responsibility for their safe-keeping).
2. Word count must be stated in areas where requested
3. Submissions exceeding 10% of the required word count will be disqualified
4. No adjustments are to be made to the forms
5. No applicant should have any court cases pending (Applicable for personal award)
6. Qualifiers for business of the year Award should submit applications in various categories
7. The judge’s decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into before or after the judging unless feedback has been requested and paid for at the time of entry.
8. The entry must be received at the offices of   the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture by the close of business July 27^th, 2025‍
9. The organizers are not liable for any costs incurred by applicants during their judging process.
10. Once a company is announced as a finalist, it cannot withdraw from the competition.‍
11. The Period of review for each submission is January 2024 to June 2025.