Class of 2027

Nominate a business owner under 30

For the Find a Pro WNY 30 Under 30 · Class of 2027. It takes about 10 minutes. Fields marked * are required.

You are nominating yourself.

I am nominating someone else. I am nominating myself.

You are the nominee — we’ll use these details to confirm your nomination.

First name

Last name

Phone

I am an owner or co-owner of the business.

I will be between 18 and 29 years old on January 15, 2027.We don’t ask for a date of birth now. Age is verified privately only if a nominee advances.

Business name

Primary trade or service

Secondary trade or service (optional)

Year the business started

Number of employees (optional)

Primary city or town

Primary county

Counties the business serves

Erie Niagara

Business website (optional)

Find a Pro WNY profile link (optional)

Facebook page (optional)

Instagram (optional)

Specific examples help most. You don’t need to fill the space.

Why did you start the business?

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What sets you or your business apart?

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What is your most significant accomplishment?

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How have you affected customers or the community?

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Why should you be selected for the Class of 2027?

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I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I have the right to share everything I submit. I understand that false or misleading information may lead to disqualification or withdrawal of recognition.

I understand that Find a Pro WNY may contact me regarding this nomination.

I agree to the official program rules, the nomination privacy notice and Find a Pro WNY’s privacy policy.

I authorize Find a Pro WNY to verify my age, ownership, business status and service area. If selected, I will review and sign the program’s publicity release before anything about me is published.

We keep nomination records for the 2027 class until January 15, 2028. After that, records for nominees who were not selected are permanently deleted. Records for recipients are kept for as long as we publish the Class of 2027.

Free · no purchase necessary · nominations are kept private

Nominate a business owner under 30

About you

The business

Your story

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