(Rob and Geoff look sharp, don’t they?)
Today, the winner was announced for the Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business Award at the 2008 Vermont Business Expo. Although we did not win, Small Dog Electronics is honored to have been considered for this prestigious award; this year, more businesses than ever before were considered. This award recognizes a company that has excelled in terms of growth in sales and employees, community service and recognition of the environment as a natural resource.
Named for former Governor Deane C. Davis, the Award annually honors a Vermont business that shows an outstanding history of sustained growth while displaying an acute awareness of what makes Vermont unique. The Award is sponsored by Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Previous winners include such national brands as Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Smugglers’ Resort, IDX, Cabot Creamery and NRG Systems.
The criteria for the Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business Award are:
• Growth in sales or employment
• Commitment of company resources for participation in community projects.
• Encouragement to employees to be involved in community events.
• Recognition of the importance of the environment to the state as a natural and economic resource.
• Addressing employee concerns/needs to create a positive work environment for all employees.
• Major accomplishment(s) in the past year in any or all of the criteria
• Nominated businesses must have been based in Vermont for at least 10 years.
Don Mayer acknowledged his employees for the nomination, and he said: “I could not be prouder of the hard work, positive energy and commitment of that Small Dog Electronics’ employees show. We are all working hard to demonstrate that how we treat people and the planet are as important a measure of success as the profits we generate. It’s an honor to be nominated, and we will continue to strive to embrace these important business principles in the future.”
Many thanks again for the nomination!
