Pinnacle Excellence Awards Nomination Form

This nomination form is intended for individuals or organizations seeking to nominate business leaders, entrepreneurs, or companies for recognition at the 2026 ICOC Minnesota Business Excellence Gala. Nominations may be submitted by family members, friends, colleagues, employees, clients, or community partners. A separate form must be completed for each nomination and award category, and nominee consent is required prior to submission. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used solely for judging and award administration purposes.

Section 1 – Award Categories

Select Award Category

Section 2 – Nominee Information

First name

Last name

Title / Position:

Business name

Business Address

Nominee Email

Business Phone

Years in Operation:

Industry Sector:

Section 3 – Nominator Information

Full Name:

Relationship to Nominee:

Organization (if applicable):

Nominator Email

Phone:

Section 4 – Nomination Statement

Provide thoughtful, detailed responses. Attach additional pages or documentation as needed.

Why are you nominating this individual or business? (Explain what makes them deserving of recognition. Include examples of achievements, leadership, or impact.)

Describe the nominee’s contributions to their industry and the community. (Include measurable outcomes such as growth, employment, or philanthropy.)

How does the nominee demonstrate innovation, integrity, and inclusivity in their business practices?

What sets this nominee apart from others in their field? (Highlight any unique qualities, innovations, or success stories.)

Section 5 – Supporting Materials (Optional)

You may attach up to three (3) supporting documents, such as letters of recommendation, press coverage, business metrics or impact statements, and photos or marketing materials, to support this nomination.

All attachments must be submitted in PDF format and the total file size must not exceed 10 MB.

Section 6 – Nominee Consent and Verification

I confirm that I have informed the nominee and obtained their consent to this nomination.

I confirm that the information provided is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that providing false information may result in disqualification.

Section 7 – Declaration

By signing below, I acknowledge and agree that:

ICOC Minnesota reserves the right to verify all nomination details, contact references, and determine eligibility.
The Judging Panel’s decisions are final and binding.
All submitted materials become the property of ICOC MN and may be used for publicity if the nominee is selected as a finalist or award recipient.

Nominator Signature:

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Section 8 – Submission Instructions

All information collected is confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating nominees for the ICOC MN Gala Awards.
By submitting this form, nominators and nominees consent to the use of their names, likenesses, and business details for program administration and promotional purposes.
ICOC MN reserves the right to disqualify any nomination containing false, misleading, or incomplete information.
For questions email: preeyal.parekh@icocmn.org

All disputes arising under this nomination process will be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota and subject to the jurisdiction of Hennepin County Courts.