marvin s. gilman superstars in business

The Superstars in Business award honors businesses and nonprofits for their outstanding achievements and model approaches to business and management. Established in 1998, the awards are given annually to extraordinary businesses in honor of Marvin S. Gilman, who was a distinguished small business leader in Delaware.

As president of Gilman Development Company, Marvin Gilman directed one of the most respected home-building companies in the Wilmington area. His leadership in service and fellowship organizations was extensive, and his honors include the Distinguished Citizen Award of the State of Delaware, induction into the National Housing Hall of Fame, and the prestigious Josiah Marvel Cup Award from the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. Marvin Gilman displayed the highest ethical standards, found innovative ways to improve the world around him, and inspired others to follow in his footsteps.

​AWARDS LUNCHEON
 Save the Date! The 22nd Annual Superstars in Business awards luncheon is held on November 4, 2020 in the Hotel du Pont's Gold Ballroom. 

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apply to be a superstar!

The 2020 application process is open and will close June 30, 2020. For more information, contact Helana Rodriguez at (302) 576-6575 or hrodriguez@dscc.com.

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PDF: Winner Testimonials

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eligibility

how to apply

• Must be a member of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce.
• In business for at least three continuous years.
• 150 employees or fewer.
• Previous Award of Excellence recipients and applicants that were not selected for an award may resubmit their same application up to three years back.
• Previous Superstar winners may re-apply after five years.

​THE EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS
​THURSDAY, MAY 28 AT 12PM.

​​THE FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS
​TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2020 AT 12 PM.

Applications must be submitted online. Click here to complete the 2020 Superstars in Business application.

• Read the instruction thoroughly before beginning the online application.
• In order to save your work and return later, you must use the same device and web browser each time. You will have the ability to edit your application up until Thursday, June 30 at noon.
• Your responses are saved per page. You must click the 'Save and Next Page' button in order to save your responses.
• BENEFITS OF EARLY SUBMISSION: If you submit your application by Thursday, May 28 at noon, applicants will have the opportunity to receive early feedback to improve their application before the final deadline of June 30.

​QUESTIONS? Contact Helana Rodriguez at hrodriguez@dscc.com  or (302)576-6575.

2019

Superstar Winners:

• 1-24 Employees - Bumpers & Company, Certified Public Accountants (video)
• 25-59 Employees - Ferris Home Improvements, LLC (video)
• 60-150 Employees - Assurance Media, LLC (video)
• Nonprofit - Exceptional Care for Children, Inc. (video)

Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: E. Thomas Harvey, III

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2018

2017

Superstar Winners:

• 1-24 Employees - Promo Victory (video)
• 25-59 Employees - Cover & Rossiter (video)
• 60-150 Employees - Kuehne Company (video)
• Nonprofit - Delaware Humane Association (video) 

Superstar Winners:

• 1-30 Employees – B+H Insurance, LLC (video)
• 31-69 Employees – Karins and Associates (video)
• 70-150 Employees – Duffield Associates (video)
• Nonprofit – La Red Health Center (video)

Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: Martha S. Gilman 

Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: Peter Morrow

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2016

2015

Superstar Winners:

• 1-24 Employees – Metro Merchant Services (video)
• 25-59 Employees – Precision AirConvey Corporation (video)
• 60-150 Employees – EDiS Company (video)
• Nonprofit – Special Olympics Delaware (video)

Superstar Winners:

• 1-24 Employees – Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. (video)
• 25-59 Employees – Bernardon (video)
• 60-150 Employees – SoDel Concepts (video)
• Nonprofit – Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay (video)

Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipients: Frank & Donna Masley

Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: Richard G. "Dick" Hatfield

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2014

2013

Superstar Winners:

• 1-24 Employees – MySherpa
• 25-59 Employees – BrightFields, Inc.
• 60-150 Employees – TekSolv, Inc.
• Nonprofit – St. Patrick's Center

Superstar Winners:

• 1-24 Employees – Unique Impressions
• 25-59 Employees – Community Bank Delaware
• 60-150 Employees – Trellist Marketing & Technology
• Nonprofit – Sunday Breakfast Mission

 Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: ​Julian H. "Pete" Booker

 Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: Donald T. Fulton

The Marvin S. Gilman Bowl

The Marvin S. Gilman Bowl was established by the Small Business Alliance of the State Chamber in 2008 to honor an individual who has made outstanding contributions to small business and nonprofit organizations of Delaware. The Bowl is awarded annually in the memory of Marvin S. Gilman. This year's recipient will be announced at the awards luncheon.

PAST RECIPIENTS

2008 Albert R. Morris
2009 Barry A. Crozier
2010 The Levin Family
2011 Michael S. Uffner
2012 Fred C. Sears II
2013 Donald T. Fulton

2014 Julian H. "Pete" Booker
2015 Richard G. "Dick" Hatfield
2016 Frank and Donna Masley
2017 Peter C. Morrow 
2018 Martha S. Gilman

2019 event photos

UPCOMING EVENTS

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