“This award is a reflection of the longevity of our company. FoodPRO has been an employer in Frederick City since 1935 and still today, as a founders grandson, one of the greatest fulfilments in my life is knowing we have provided employment, opportunity for ownership and advancement, as well as financial security for so many families. Without the dedication and ideas for growth from our employees, we would not have made it these 88 years. All of our employees are proud to be part of a team that provides food products and services to dining establishments we all enjoy. Thank you for recognizing all of their hard work and remember to dine out often!
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FAQs
When are the nominations due? Nominations are yearly, April 1 - 30
How do I nominate my company? Anyone can nominate their company and participate by referring us to their HR/Company representative. An HR/CEO designee will need to fill out the full nomination form. The nomination includes questions related to benefits packages, recruitment and retention practices, and other detailed information that need to be verified by an official representative of the organization.
How are winners chosen? A panel of judges will blindly score each nomination using weighted criteria for the answers you provided on your nomination form.
Will I be notified if I win? Winners will be publicly announced in Frederick Magazine’s online August issue. The winner and top three nominees will be contacted prior to the reception.
Can I attend the Awards Ceremony even if I didn’t win? YES! The award ceremony is a great opportunity to network with all the nominees, no matter where you landed on the scoring scale. The free awards ceremony is open to all nominees, and RSVPs for the event will be collected following your company’s nomination.
Are there sponsorship opportunities? Yes, we rely on sponsorships to hold the awards reception each year. If you are interested in sponsoring, please reach out to Donna Goff at dgoff@cityoffrederickmd.gov
We won. Now what? Congratulations! You’ve now earned bragging rights, and suggest you take full advantage by adding “Frederick County Best Place to Work” in your marketing materials, on your employees’ email signatures, and include it on any job postings to boost your prospective candidates. Finding creative ways to highlight your win is only limited by your imagination.
Can I apply next year? As the program is structured, winners can apply every 3 years. If you’ve won in 2021, you can apply again in 2024
