The Central LA Chamber of Commerce
Business Awards

It's time to shine the spotlight on local businesses and industries at the Bizzy's! The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Business Awards provide local businesses the opportunity to celebrate and be recognized for their achievements at a red carpet event. Organized by the Chamber, the Bizzy's honor those who imagine, design, invest, build and bring jobs, growth, and prosperity to the region.

 

Starting on Monday, April 4, 2016 members of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce can nominate themselves or other members for each of the 12 awards categories. Businesses may enter or be nominated in more than one category; however there is an entry fee of $25 for each category nomination. 

 

Nominations will be accepted until 

Monday, May 16, 2016.

 

Ballots will be sent out to all Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce representatives for voting. Votes are then tallied and the winners announced at the awards dinner Friday, June, 2016 at the Alexandria Convention Center (formerly the Sai Convention Center) in Alexandria.

 

Dinner seats are $65 each. Table sponsorships may be purchased for $700. Tables seat 10. Table sponsors will also receive name recognition inside the event program. Sponsorship packages are available. Please scroll down for information.

 

You may purchase tickets here.

 

Please RSVP for the event by 
Friday, May 27, 2016

For more information on the 4th Annual Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Business Awards please click here.

Sincerely,
 

Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor          $5,000             Limit 1
  • Two tables of 10 each with premium placement at the awards ceremony.
  • Prominent logo placement as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Business Awards on all promotional materials
  • Back cover, full page ad on event program
  • Sponsor recognition from the podium at the event as well as on the event visual program
  • Opportunity for company spokesperson to speak from the stage at the beginning of the event to welcome attendees.

Gold Sponsor                 $3,500                Limit 5

  • One reserved table of 10 with prominent placement at the awards ceremony.
  • Logo placement on promotional materials
  • Half page, inside back cover ad in event program
  • Sponsor recognition from the podium at the event
  • Logo recognition in event visual program

Silver Sponsor               $1,750              Limit 10

  • One reserved table of 10 with preferred placement at the awards ceremony
  • ΒΌ page ad in event program
  • Sponsor recognition from the podium at the event
  • Name recognition in event visual program

Table Sponsor               $700      

  • Reserved table for 10 at the awards ceremony
  • Name recognition in event program
How To Enter  
Deadline:  Monday, May 16, 2016:

  • Any business member of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce is eligible to enter the Central Louisiana Business Awards competition. 
  • Entries must be submitted online by
    Monday, May 16.
  • All entries must include a short essay explaining why the organization should be recognized as a 2016 Bizzy Award Winner, and include the organization's logo. 
  • All entrants must pay the $25 per entry fee by the May 16 deadline in order for their entry to be reviewed by the Central Louisiana Business Awards committee.
  • The award committee will review each paid application and nominate 5 entrants in each of the 12 categories. 
  • Ballots containing nominees will be emailed to each Chamber Representative on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Selections must be submitted by
    Monday, May 23, 2016. 

The Central Louisiana Business Awards committee will tally all ballots, which will represent 20% of the vote for each category, with the remaining 80% from the Bizzy Awards committee, composed of three Presidents from other Chambers in Louisiana. Winners will be announced at the Central Louisiana Business Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 3, 2016.



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4th Annual Bizzy Awards Info
Sponsorship Opportunities
How to Enter
Event Categories
Why Enter?
Event Categories

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Why Enter?  

Why enter the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Business Awards? Because it is the only fun, competitive awards program that showcases businesses in central Louisiana. This event is for chamber members, by chamber members. There's a red carpet, semi-formal attire, and a lot of friendly competition. All proceeds go toward the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce programs and services for its members.

Award-winning organizations receive a crystal statuette, and are eligible to publicize their achievement and display the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Business Award symbol on their marketing and promotional materials, including packaging and promotion of their award-winning products and services. Please note that use of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Business Awards name requires written approval from the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commence.
 

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Important Dates  
   
April 4 - Call for Entries/Nominations
May 16 - Deadline for Entries
May 27 - RSVP Deadline for Banquet
June 3 - Awards Banquet


 

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