Retailer of the Year Entry Form 2026 Retailer of the Year Entry Form Congratulations on being nominated for the 2026 Alabama Retailer of the Year Award. To move forward in the selection process, we invite you to complete the application below by July 1, 2026. The information provided in your application will be reviewed by a panel of judges and will serve as the primary basis for selecting the honorees. If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Brittany Peters at brittany@alabamaretail.org or call 334-551-0643.General Business InformationBusiness Name as you would like to have the business name appear on the award if selected. Name First Last as you would like to have it appear on the award if you are selected.Job Title/Role in Company PhoneEmail Address Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Website Facebook Instagram Other Social Media Channels How many years has your store (or stores) been in business?To qualify for a Retailer of the Year award, you must have been in business for a minimum of five years. Any entry that has been in business for more than two years, but less than five years, will be considered for the Gee Emerging Retailer of the Year.Annual Sales Volume Less than $1 Million $1 million to $5 Million Greater than $5 Million Percentage of Annual Sales Within Alabama Business Classification Single Store Local or Regional Chain National Chain Franchise Group Multi-Concept Number of employeesfull and part time in AlabamaIf your business has more than one location, how many locations do you have and where are they located?You can provide a link to an online list if your locations are too numerous to list. Questions and Document UploadsWhat product(s) do you sell?Impact on Local Economy/Community:Describe the role you play in the local economy. (i.e. economic development, job creation, revitalization, consumer needs, community service, etc.)Business Expansion:Describe any results and strategies implemented to expand the scope of your business. (i.e. additional stores, increased or expanded departments, broader product lines, etc.) Innovation:Describe any innovations you have implemented in operations, marketing, customer service, technology or merchandising.Sales & Profit Performance:Describe any strategies concerning the sales and profit performance of your company that improved business results.Marketing Strategy:Describe any marketing campaigns, initiatives, or digital tools used to grow your business.Retail Industry:Describe any efforts you have employed to promote retailing as a profession or as an industry? (Can include speaking engagements, media interviews, hiring interns, etc.) Business History/Longevity:Briefly tell us how your business started and what goals you have for the future.Optional: Recommendation LetterMaximum file size: 10 MB. If your document(s) exceed the upload limit, please email them to brittany@alabamaretail.org by July 1, 2026.Max. file size: 10 MB.Optional: Video or Supplemental DocumentMaximum file size: 10 MB. If your document(s) exceed the upload limit, please email them to brittany@alabamaretail.org by July 1, 2026.Max. file size: 10 MB.CAPTCHAEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ
