marvin s. gilman superstars in business

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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.

Save the date! Join us on November 6, 2024 for the 26th Annual Superstars in Business Awards Luncheon. Contact Kerri Welcher for more information.

APPLY TO BE A SUPERSTAR IN BUSINESS!

The 2024 application is closed. Winners will be announced in August 2024.

IS YOUR BUSINESS OR NONPROFIT ​a superstar?

eligibility:

  • ​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.

How to apply:

  • Applications must be submitted online. 
  • Read the application thoroughly before beginning the online application.
  • In order to save your work and return later, click 'save' and enter the email address you want the URL link sent to. This link allows you to return and continue working on your application.
  • You have the ability to edit your application until the deadline.
  • When are you finished and ready to submit, click 'submit'.
  • Save the link on the confirmation page should you want to edit your application after submitting​

MARVIn S. GILMAN BOWL: NOW SEEKING NOMINATIONS!

The Small Business Alliance is now accepting nominations for an award of distinction to an individual - not an organization - who has made outstanding contributions to the small businesses and nonprofit organizations of Delaware. This is a prestigious award and the Marvin S. Gilman Bowl recipient is not disclosed to the public until it is presented at the annual Superstars in Business awards luncheon. Nominations can be made by any organization or individual in the state. 

Criteria for nomination: 
  • Must be an individual(s). 
  • Must work or have worked with a member in good standing of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. 
  • Individual should be an exemplary leader in the business community whose efforts and/or achievements have contributed to. supported and/or sustained the goals and success of small businesses and nonprofits in Delaware. 

DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Friday, September 6, 2024
*The Gilman Bowl nomination is a separate award than Superstars in Business. It is meant to honor an individual, not a company.

2024

Superstar Winners:
  • 1-14 Employees - Courageous Hearts LLC
  • 15-40 Employees - RiversEdge Advisors
  • 41-150 Employees - Surf Bagel
  • Nonprofit - Delaware Nature Society​
Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: TBA

2023

Superstar Winners: Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: Pamela W. Cornforth

2022

2021
Superstar Winners: Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: Timothy U. Boulden
Superstar Winners: Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: John M. Burris (video)

2020 - Watch our virtual ceremony

2019
Superstar Winners: Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: David F. Lyons, Sr.
Superstar Winners: Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: E. Thomas Harvey, III

2018

2017
Superstar Winners:
Superstar Winners:
Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: Martha S. Gilman 
Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: Peter Morrow

2016

2015
Superstar Winners:
Superstar Winners:
Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipients: Frank & Donna Masley
Marvin S. Gilman Bowl Recipient: Richard G. "Dick" Hatfield

2014

2013
Superstar Winners:
Superstar Winners:
 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 E. Thomas Harvey, III
2020 David F. Lyons, Sr.
2021 John M. Burris
​2022 Timothy U. Bolden

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