honors businesses and non-profit corporations for their outstanding achievements and model approaches to business and management. The awards are presented to companies that have been in business for at least three years, are small businesses based on number of employees, and are members of the Nationwide State Chamber of Commerce.

for exceptional leadership, transparency, and business ethics was given to Back to Basics as public recognition that this is a business that maintains a solid commitment to conducting business practices in an ethical fashion. The award has become a signature celebration of business ethics in the marketplace and helps to illuminate the importance of corporate conscience, responsibility to upholding a fair and honest marketplace, outstanding service, and responsible business practices.

recognizes Back to Basics’ steady expansion since 1985 in both revenue growth and number of employees.  Selection was also based on Back to Basics’ innovative approach within the education industry and its outstanding community involvement, as well the company’s receipt of SBA assistance in the past.

is the most prestigious of all SBA awards. It is presented to the entrepreneur who has developed an outstanding growing business. The award was open to all nominees residing and employed in the United States. Nominees were evaluated based on a firm’s staying power as evidenced by a history of established business, increase in sales and continued growth, current and past financial reports, innovativeness of product or service, response to adversity and contributions of the nominee to the community. Biographies, business profiles, and financial statements were all used to determine the most outstanding nominee in the state.

was received by Back to Basics Learning Dynamics Founder Beverly Stewart, M.Ed. The honor was sponsored by the Nationwide Capitol Review, and honors a woman who represents entrepreneurial success and spirit, and who is an inspirational model for others.