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National Home-Based Business Award Changes Name to Broaden
ParticipationNational Home-Based Business Award Changes Name to
Broaden Participation The only national award recognizing the
significant contributions of home-based businesses has changed its
name to better reflect the broad scope of home-based business
owners. Formerly The Ruby Slipper Award, award creator, Janet Drez,
felt the name limited participation by male home-based business
owners. Now called "The Home Business Crown Jewel Award," the award
seeks to crown the achievements of an outstanding home based
business owner. Chandler, AZ September 7, 2004 -- Last year, Janet
Drez created a prestigious national award to honor one outstanding
home-based business owner. This year, the award will fulfill its
purpose under a new name: the Home Business Crown Jewel Award.
"Over the past year I've received feedback that the original name
-- the Ruby Slipper Award -- might limit participation by male
home-based business owners who represent a substantial number of
home-based businesses, so I decided it needed to change," said
Drez, a veteran home-based business owner of A Perfect Solution,
SBA Home-Based Business Advocate of the Year, and chairwoman of the
Home-Based Business Council. Drez wants the award to raise the
awareness about the substantial and growing economic, cultural and
relational impact of home-based businesses. While the original name
was selected because There's No Place Like Home for home-based
business owners, the new name represents Leading the Home-Based
Business Renaissance. The new name more accurately reflects what's
taking place in today's marketplace. "There is a new economic
Renaissance occurring now in the United States led by home-based
businesses. We need to recognize this momentum with an award not
focused on revenue and employee criteria which preclude most
home-based business owners from winning business awards," Drez
explained. The only requirements an applicant must meet to be
eligible for the Home Business Crown Jewel Award include: Owning a
home-based business. Running a current business for at least two
years. Membership in a community, business or women's association.
The application questions include business overview and personal
story, leadership of the company, community involvement, the most
rewarding aspect of owning a home-based business, the greatest
challenge faced by the business owner, and any advice the applicant
would give to someone considering starting their own home-based
business. The 2005 Home Business Crown Jewel Award recipient will
be selected by an independent, national judging panel. A $25
application fee covers administrative and prize costs. Deadline for
applicants is Nov. 1, 2004. The award will be presented during a
special luncheon presentation at the Entrepreneurs Small Business
Boot Camp on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at the Scottsdale Hilton in
Scottsdale, Ariz. All Home Business Crown Jewel Award applicants
will receive a free autographed copy of Drez's book, Putting The
Pieces Together. One winner will receive: Round trip airfare to
Phoenix, Arizona for the winner (or a travel voucher for
Phoenix-area winner) One night's hotel accommodation at the
Scottsdale Hilton Free admission to the Small Business Boot Camp
Presentation of the Home Business Crown Jewel Award; a jeweled
circlet or crown in the Renaissance style.
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