Nomination Forms

Pinnacle Award

Pinnacle Award nominees must be:
1) 51% African American owned, 2) a for profit business for a minimum of three years, and 3) located in the Greater Houston Area or surrounding cities.

The companies have met the many challenges facing businesses and found a way to positively impact the communities and industries they serve. They are professional, capable, and are committed to maintaining a high quality business operation worthy of the Pinnacle Award.

Nomination deadline: Monday, July 14, 2008

Download the Pinnacle Award nomination form

The Advocate Award

View 2007 Advocate Award Nominees

The Advocate Award was created to honor an organization that has been a true champion for African-American small businesses in the Greater Houston Metropolitan area.  These organizations are diligently working to ensure the stability and growth of small businesses through its diversity supplier programs, community outreach and education.

Nomination deadline: Monday, July 14, 2008

Download the Advocate Award nomination form

The Mack H. Hannah, Jr. Upstart Business Award

Mack H. Hannah, Jr. Biographical Sketch

Upstart Award nominees must be: 1) 51% African American owned, 2) a for profit business in operation for no more than two years, and 3) located in the Greater Houston Area or surrounding cities.

The Mack H. Hannah, Jr. Upstart Business Award recognizes a burgeoning business on the path to entrepreneurial greatness. 

The award package includes, but is not limited to:

• The Mack H. Hannah, Jr. Upstart Business Award
• $2,500 Cash Equity Injection
• Corporate Branding Package by D-MARS
• One year of advertising in a print publication
  
• Front page feature story by the Houston Defender

Nomination deadline: Monday, July 14, 2008

Download the Mack H. Hannah,Jr. Upstart Business Award nomination form