John S. Jemison, Jr. Venture Award
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"The Birmingham Venture Club's Jemison Award program recognizes today's
high growth, high value entrepreneurs while honoring the legacy of
Mr. Jemison and other venture capital trailblazers."
- James Outland, Past Chairman
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Nominations for the John S. Jemison, Jr. Awards will open again in July 2012. This esteemed award, in its 26th year, is Alabama’s most prestigious award for high quality, fast-growth companies based in the Birmingham area. Take a look at some of our past finalists and winners.
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements:
- Must demonstrate viable business model, i.e., company size, industry, cash flow, etc.
- Must be based in the seven county Birmingham region
- Must have at least one third party investor that is not a company employee
Other Considerations:
- Outstanding Sales Growth
- Impressive turnaround situation
- Unique financing completed with a bank or outside investor group
- Company has reached an annual sales level greater than $2 million
- Founded within last 12 years or has had a significant change in ownership within last five years
- Major restructuring of the Company's marketing and/or operations.
2011 Jemison Winner, George Salem of Proxsys, LLC, poses with 2011-12 Board President, Devon Laney.
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