Help Identify & Champion Our Community’s Best

The Excellence Awards celebrate the leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations who are making a meaningful impact in Bowling Green and Warren County. Outstanding award recipients are nominated by someone who knows their story — a colleague, partner, client, or community advocate.

We invite you to work alongside a potential awardee to help complete an application and ensure their impact is fully represented.

Strong applications are collaborative. If you know someone deserving, consider partnering with them to share their story and help bring their accomplishments to light.

Click on an award name below to view eligibility criteria and learn more about the application process:

CLICK HERE FOR SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR APPLICATION FORM

CLICK HERE FOR THE ATHENA APPLICATION FORM

CLICK HERE FOR THE ATHENA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION FORM

CLICK HERE FOR MINORITY AND/OR WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR APPLICATION FORM

CLICK HERE FOR NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR APPLICATION FORM

Click here to secure your tickets for the 2026 Excellence Awards!