Celebrate Excellence in the French-American Business Community

The French-American Chamber of Commerce Florida is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Gala Awards, which will honor outstanding achievements in innovation, leadership, sustainability, export, and business excellence within our vibrant French-American community.

This is your chance to spotlight the companies and individuals who are shaping the future. Whether it’s your own business, a colleague, a mentor, or a team, we invite you to submit a nomination and help us celebrate those making a real impact.

👉 Submit your nomination today and help us shine a spotlight on the best of the French-American business community!

FACC Florida Gala Awards

📝 Eligibility

To qualify, nominees must:

• Operate (or be in the process of launching) in the Florida market

• Offer an innovative product, service, or concept

• Have at least one executive fluent in French and English

• Fulfill the criteria of the selected award category

• Be or become a member of the FACC Florida Chapter

🌟 Award Categories

• Startup of the Year – Recognizing dynamic, early-stage companies with strong potential for growth and disruption.

• Export Performance Award – Celebrating businesses that have achieved remarkable success in international markets.

• Leadership & Sustainability Award – Honoring leaders in ESG initiatives and responsible business practices.

• Team Talent Award – Highlighting companies that foster collaboration, inclusion, and employee growth.

• Company of the Year – The highest distinction, awarded to a company demonstrating outstanding performance, vision, and community impact.

🎁 Recognition & Prizes

Winners will receive the FACC Innovation Trophy, which includes:

• 3 months of mentorship with a French Foreign Trade Advisor (CCE)

• A dedicated email campaign to the FACC Florida network (10,000+ contacts)

• An exclusive interview on the Consulate General of France in Miami’s social media

• Visibility across press and social media channels

• A 2-minute pitch during the Innovation Dinner on November 18, 2025

• Pre-qualification for the Les Trophées CCIFI 2026 in Paris

📅 Key Date

Nominations are open until October 23, 2025.
If a question does not apply to your nomination, please indicate “N/A.”

🤝 Partners & Jury

The jury will include representatives from:

• French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE)

• French-American Chamber of Commerce Florida

With the support of our valued partners:
The CCE, the French Consulate in Miami, CCI International, and our Gala sponsors.