Awards of Recognition

In 1999 and 2000, HAZMED received the following business awards based on its products and services, history, growth, outstanding attributes, successes, SBA contributions, and its participation in community projects and charitable events.

2000 Outstanding Minority Business Award

HAZMED was selected by the National Minority Business Council (NMBC) to receive the "2000 Outstanding Minority Business Award". The awards nominating committee was impressed by HAZMED's growth and success in the environmental field over the past 12 years. NMBC wrote, "The environment is our biggest resource and we at the NMBC are particularly thrilled that your company is working with government agencies and corporations and finding workable solutions for all." This award will be presented to Jacqueline Sales in February 2001, at the 20th Annual Business Awards Luncheon in New York.

Small Business of the Year

Based on its outstanding business practices and commitment to the community, HAZMED received the Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce "Small Business of the Year" award. The award was presented to Jacqueline Sales at the Excellence in Business Awards Brunch on October 25, 2000. The Brunch was the opening event for Showcase Prince George's County 2000 and is a celebration of the best in Prince George's County business.

Minority Small Business Firm of the Year

Jacqueline Sales, President, represented HAZMED and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Region 3 during the 18th Annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week conference. HAZMED was honored by SBA, Region 3 with the "Minority Small Business Firm of the Year" award for its hard work and dedication to fostering minority business growth and prosperity. The National MED Week 2000 conference is the largest Federal business, educational, and media event held on behalf of minority business development. Ms. Sales accepted the prestigious award during an awards gala on September 27, 2000.

Minority Small Business Person of the Year

In addition to receiving the SBA "Minority Small Business Firm of the Year" award, Ms. Sales was recognized by the SBA Washington District Office as the Minority Small Business Person of the Year. This award was presented to Ms. Sales in September 2000, during the National MED Week 2000 conference.

1999 Finalist, Maryland Ernest & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Jacqueline Sales was selected as a 1999 Finalist for the Maryland Ernest & Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" award in the Science and Technology business category. "Entrepreneur of the Year" honors individuals whose ingenuity, hard work and perseverance have created and sustained successful, growing business ventures. Started 10 years ago as a local awards program in the Milwaukee office of Ernest & Young LLP, today, independent business people in 47 local markets vie to be named Entrepreneur of the Year for their region. The finalists and award recipients are selected by an independent panel of judges.

Maryland's Top 100 Women for 1999

Ms. Sales was named one of Maryland's Top 100 Women for 1999 by The Daily Record of Baltimore, Maryland on February 22, 1999. The Baltimore-based Maryland business daily has compiled this list since 1996 to recognize women who live or work in Maryland for their professional and volunteer accomplishments. A panel of distinguished business and community leaders evaluated nearly 300 nominees for having displayed a history of significant and worthwhile accomplishments throughout their careers, exercising leadership in their professional fields, and serving as mentors to other women.