Entrepreneurs are responsible for innovative products, ideas and services. They shape our technology, experiences and interactions. The Entrepreneur Awards celebrate businesses in Frederick County who excel in conquering new ground. We celebrate these achievements at the Entrepreneur Council Awards Dinner.
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In 2017, we celebrated eleven local businesses for their entrepreneurial spirit and contribution to the local economy. From business owners under age 18, to college students, to emerging and established businesses of all sizes, your innovation and dedication make Frederick County great!  Stay tuned for information on our next Entrepreneur Council Awards Dinner.

Entrepreneur Awards video : Describing The Entrepreneurial Spirit

2017 Awards & Recipients

Youth Entrepreneur
A for profit business managed by an individual(s) under the age of 18

• Ethereal | Keanu Rosa, Jarvis Cain and Rayel Wright  

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​Start - Up
A for profit business that started business within the last 2 years.

• Sass Magazine
• Talent CMO
• Goefer

Small Business
A for profit business with annual sales up to $1 million per year in its last fiscal year.

• Rehab 2 Perform
• Geotech Radon Services, Inc. 

Mid-size Business
A for profit business with annual sales up to $1 million in its last fiscal year.

Large Business
A for profit business with annual sales over $5 million in its last fiscal year.

• Richter & Company
• Hawkins Landscaping
• Machine Gun Nest

Social Entrepreneur
A for profit business with fewer than 100 employees that consistently demonstrates exceptional and innovative community service over the last 3 or more years.

Entrepreneur Council Choice
A for profit organization that has performed in an exemplary manner, is widely regarded in the community as an innovative role model and/or serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurial activity in Frederick County.

Judges' Choice Award
Presented to a business that has performed in an exemplary manner, is widely regarded in the community as an innovative role model, and serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurial activity in Frederick County.

• Scott Riser| Yakabod

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Chris E. Olson Master Entrepreneur Award
An individual that has owned a business for 20 years or more in Frederick County and has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial talents throughout his or her career.

• Eileen Gideon | Dutch's Daughter

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