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  • Nomination Form for the 2026 George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence

    The BDC invites active BDC members to nominate an outstanding business for the 16th Annual George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence. The Business Award Ad Hoc Commission will review all nominations and present a slate of finalists to the BDC Board of Directors for selection of this year’s award recipient. The awarded business will be honored at our annual meeting reception on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

    Please be advised that nominees will be evaluated only by the information provided on this nomination form. Review the criteria below and provide a minimum of 250 words to support your nomination by answering the questions. The deadline is Monday, November 24th, 2025, at 5:00pm.

    Nominations will be retained for one year for consideration of future awards.
    Nominations should be submitted by a colleague. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Only active BDC members in good standing are eligible to submit nominations.
    Business must be located in the City of Berwyn and possess a current Berwyn business license. Nominees categorized under Section 501 of the US Tax Code, government bodies and public entities able to levy taxes will not be considered. Former Ashby Award recipients are not eligible to win the award more than once (see http://www.berwyn.net/awards for a list).
    Nominee Contact Name at the Business