New awards program aims to showcase innovation, dedication and entrepreneurism, inspiring Sacramento small businesses towards success
SACRAMENTO – (May 2, 2024) – California Bank & Trust (CB&T), one of California’s leading banks, announced today the call for nominations for its inaugural 2024 California Bank & Trust Top Small Businesses in Sacramento Awards. The awards program launching in celebration of National Small Business Week, recognizes small businesses’ inspirational achievements and contributions to the Sacramento community.
To nominate a small business in the Greater Sacramento area, visit here. To be eligible to win the award, businesses must be in business for over two years and have between $200,000 and $10,000,000 in annual revenue. Complete rules and eligibility are listed on the voting site.
Nominations for the following categories will be accepted:
- Top Small Business of the Year
- Small Business Leader of the Year
- Best Small Business Workplace Culture
- Most Innovative Small Business
- Small Business Community Champion
Once a business is nominated, voting begins and takes place through June 30, 2024, and participants can vote one time daily per email address. The awards will be presented during a special event in the summer.
"At CB&T, we understand that small businesses are the backbone of the California economy and are proud to celebrate their significant contributions to the Sacramento community through this inaugural awards program,” said CB&T Senior Vice President, Regional Manager for Northern California Erica Fernandez. “The program is an example of how our mission to champion the people and businesses building California comes to life in a tangible way.”
To learn more about CB&T’s commitment to empowering California’s communities, visit www.calbanktrust.com. In addition, connect with CB&T on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About California Bank & Trust (CB&T): CB&T has been helping Californians and their businesses grow and prosper for 70 years. A division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ: ZION), CB&T continues to earn recognition year after year across California. CB&T has been voted “Best Bank” by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune for 13 consecutive years, and “Best Commercial Bank” for 10 years in a row. Readers of The Orange County Register have also voted CB&T as the county’s “Best Bank” for 10 consecutive years; CB&T was also named a 2023 “Best Bank” in the Sacramento Bee’s Sacramento Favorites; and the bank has consistently won Greenwich Excellence Awards for achievement in Middle-Market and Small Business. Its experienced and professional bankers are backed by major resources yet maintain local decision-making authority and regional market and industry expertise. Each is committed to providing clients with valuable economic insights and connecting them with the beneficial business relationships they need in order to succeed. To learn more, visit www.calbanktrust.com.
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