30TH ANNUAL

Ben Franklin Entrepreneur Awards

Celebrating the people building businesses across Benton & Franklin Counties. Know someone worth honoring? Put their name forward.

STEP 1 OF 2 · WHAT ARE YOU NOMINATING FOR?

Entrepreneur/Business of the Year

A young, growing company making its mark. Five regional winners selected.

the sam volpentest "Sammy" Leadership award

For a visionary leader who has shaped the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. 

Nominating someone for both? Submit one form for each — the two awards use different criteria.

Hosted by Richland Rotary & Fuse · Presented by Strong Racing · Questions? Contact the committee.

STEP 2 OF 2 · NOMINATION DETAILS
ENTREPRENEUR / BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Tell us about the business

Eligibility. To qualify for Entrepreneur / Business of the Year, the business must:
  • Have fewer than 15 employees
  • Have been in business 7 years or less
  • Be located within Benton or Franklin County

WHO YOU'RE NOMINATING

WHY THEY SHOULD WIN

PHOTO & LOGO — both required

ABOUT YOU (THE PERSON NOMINATING)

Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026

STEP 2 OF 2 · NOMINATION DETAILS
SPECIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

Tell us about this leader

About the Sammy. This honors an individual leader, not limited by company size or age. The nominee should:
  • Be a leader in their region who has inspired others.
  • Have contributed to entrepreneurship as an entrepreneur or by fostering it through jobs, companies, mentorships, investments, programs, or services.
  • Be creative, self motivated, and a visionary.

WHO YOU'RE NOMINATING

WHY THEY DESERVE THE SAMMY

PHOTO — required

ABOUT YOU (THE PERSON NOMINATING)

Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026

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