Greater Washington businesses are embracing and implementing
eco-friendly products, services and technology more and more every day.
Going green is no longer just a trend, but an essential part of growing
a business to its full potential. SmartCEO is seeking companies who are
the innovators and catalysts for change in their industries and local
community.


DEADLINE: AUGUST 17, 2009

Is your company Future 50 material? If your company or a company you know has experienced fast growth, consider the Future 50 program that recognizes 50 fast-growing companies in Greater Baltimore and Greater Washington based on employee and revenue growth over the past three years.

Nominations close October 1, 2010

A Smart100 CEO is one that is recognized for his or her leadership,strategic vision and character in running a business. They span themany industries that are succeeding here in Washington-from IT andgovernment contracting, to staffing and public relations. Together,they represent Greater Washington’s top 100 CEOs, the thought leadersof today’s businesses.Nominate yourself or a CEO you know for the 2009-2010 Smart100 nomination process!

To view the 2009 Washington Smart100 Book click here. 

To view the 2009 Baltimore Smart100 Book click here.  

DEADLINE: October 30, 2009
For more information contact Jacqueline George, JGeorge@smartceo.com.

Do you know a SmartCFO? SmartCFOs: Profiles of Financial Excellence salutes 10 Chief Financial Officers in Greater Baltimore and Washington who have gone above and beyond to maintain the financial integrity of their company. Winners are profiled in the magazine based on nominations submitted, reviewed and voted on by a nominations committee of industry experts.

The Circle of Excellence is a group of 10 CEOs who posses a particular aspect of leadership that makes them unique in the Greater Washington business community.

These 10 CEOs are admired leaders in their industry and are chosen based on  criteria within a set of categories and the input from an independent panel. Categories include going green, customer service excellence, philanthropic/community involvement, resiliency, family business and more. The winners will be interviewed by SmartCEO’s award-winning editorial team and will grace the cover of the June issue. The 10 CEOs will also be celebrated at the Circle of Excellence awards event in June.

Brava! Women Business Achievement Awards celebrates 25 female entrepreneurs who are making unprecedented strides in business and who are building a stronger community financially, philanthropically, and most importantly, through leadership. The 25 winners are profiled in the magazine based on nominations submitted, reviewed, and voted on by a nominations committee of local business leaders.

Recognizing Top Accountants showcases Certified Public Accountants who do more than crank out numbers. Based on areas of expertise, leadership, accomplishments, innovation and relationship development, winners appear in the magazine and are awarded for their success at an event in September.