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Founded in 2004 by Dell and the NFIB, the award recognizes companies using technology to better serve customers and grow. Today, the award has moved to include 13 countries and has honored more than 370 companies, according to officials.
Selected by MBA students at George Washington University School of Business from a record 3,000 applications, U.S. finalists receive a Dell business-class laptop, one-year NFIB membership, and go on to compete for the national award. Announced in September, the national winner will receive consulting time with Michael Dell, $25,000 in Dell technology, and a membership to NFIB.
Once named, 13 national winners selected from each participating country including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States will be considered for the 2009 global Dell Small Business Excellence Award. Worth $50,000 in Dell technology and services and benefits from global partners International Council for Small Business and Endeavor, the global winner will be announced in fall 2009. 2008 global winner Wiggly Wigglers, a rural, England-based natural gardening company, was awarded for its achievements in social media.
This year's U.S. finalists represent diverse industries, size and revenues, ranging from medical practices to an online forensic training company, from one employee to 55, and revenues from a breakeven start-up to $15M.
"In today's economy, these businesses are proof that smart IT investments can not only pay off for the business itself, but for their customers as well," said Erik Dithmer, vice president and general manager of Dell Small and Medium Business. "This year's finalists are applying technology in new, innovative ways--often for the first time in their industries--to break new ground and raise the bar. They serve as strong examples for all our customers of the positive impact IT can have on business success and customer satisfaction."
"Our research shows that small firms are twice as innovative per employee as larger firms, and the companies who entered this year's award demonstrate that fact," said NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner. "These companies are the cream of the crop, chosen from a record 3,000 applications in the U.S. alone. We are proud to showcase the finalists and emphasize how technology can help our members thrive and grow their businesses."
More information on finalists:
dell.com/ceaward
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