A nominee must demonstrate accomplishments relating to one or more of the following areas:
- Longevity in the City: The business has operated within the City for ten (10) or more consecutive years.
- Business growth: The business shows substantial growth in the City (e.g., number of employees, revenue, investment attraction, additional locations, etc.),
- Environmental sustainability leadership: The business has voluntarily developed new or adopted existing clean technology, practices or standards that measurably improve its environmental footprint in the City (e.g., reducing carbon emissions, water conservation, waste reduction, etc.).
- Community enrichment/supporter: The business offers a community benefit, product or service that uniquely adds to the City’s overall economic vibrancy or exquisite character. The business details voluntary service or contributions serving Goleta residents such as a community project, partnering with local university to provide internship/hiring opportunities to local talent, or other likeness.
- Industry innovator: The business has demonstrated an innovative approach to service delivery, emerging technologies, increased operational efficiencies, or community-focused outcomes that address economic, social, or community impacts.
- Minority- or Women- owned: The business is at least 51% owned and controlled by: individuals who are socially and economically disadvantaged according to Title13 Part 124 Subpart A of the Code of Federal Regulations, or by women and have women manage day-to-day operations.