Above & Beyond Award (Business)

The Above & Beyond Award recognizes a Peoria-area corporation or LLC that consistently goes further than expected to make our region a great place to live, work, and visit—through economic impact, community investment, and leadership that strengthens quality of life across the Tri-County.

Deadline for submission October 31, 2025
Eligibility & Nomination Guidelines
Eligible nominees are for-profit corporations or LLCs with significant operations in the Peoria Tri-County (Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford); nonprofits and public agencies are not eligible. Nominations may be submitted by any community member, employee, partner, or the business itself. Submissions should highlight impact from the past 24–36 months (longer history welcome). We value demonstrated Community Impact & Investment (charitable giving, volunteerism, nonprofit partnerships, placemaking), Economic Impact (job creation/retention, local spending, supplier diversity, small-business support), Workforce & Talent (internships/apprenticeships, upskilling, DEI efforts, career pathways), Vibrancy & Visitor Appeal (events, beautification, arts/culture, downtown activation, tourism support), and Sustainability & Responsibility (environmental initiatives, safety, wellness, ethical practices).
Legal Name / DBA
Primary Peoria-Area Location
Website
Name/Title/Email/Phone
How does your business go “above and beyond” to make Peoria a great place to live, work, and visit?
Address each section briefly with actions + measurable results: Community Impact & Investment Economic Impact Workforce & Talent Vibrancy & Visitor Appeal Sustainability & Responsibility
Metrics, photos, partner letters (max 2), press, logs, etc.
One letter of recommendation