Submit your business or nominate another for a research-driven award that builds lasting credibility.
Discover how a real award—not marketing fluff—can earn your business national attention.
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Our awards are recognized across industries as a genuine mark of business excellence.
We use data and AI—not payments—to decide who gets recognized. Nominate a business for free and let our merit-based system do the rest.
It starts with a simple nomination — no fees, no strings attached.
Our AI analyzes five key areas to see if your business is eligible.
Select an optional merit package to share your win.
Unlike many industry recognitions that require payment for consideration, the Business Merit Board operates on a fundamentally different model:
There is never a cost to nominate or be selected. We evaluate every business based on real merit. Submit Your Free Nomination
Only selected businesses can access promotional packages — and only after earning their award.
Our process uses AI and third-party data to support every decision. It’s recognition you can trust.
These exceptional businesses earned recognition through our merit-based process. Their commitment to excellence sets the standard in their respective industries.
Find answers to your questions about our award process, nominations, and recognition benefits.
No. All nominations are 100% free—recognition should be earned, not paid for.
Yes, self-nominations are welcome and evaluated using the same criteria as other nominations.
Our evaluation process can take up to 4–6 weeks from nomination to final decision, though many are completed sooner.
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