EquitiFy, a leadership development and workforce optimization firm, has been named the winner of the prestigious 2024 BASA Award for Best Entrepreneur of the Year in Professional Services. This accolade highlights EquitiFy’s commitment to fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive work ecosystems while maximizing organizational performance.
About the BASA Awards
- BASA Awards Overview
- The Best of America Small Business Awards (BASA) is an online competition that recognizes the outstanding contributions of small businesses to their communities and the economy.
- Focused exclusively on small businesses, BASA features six tracks and over 150 categories for companies to compete in.
- Independent Judging Process
- BASA’s awards are distinguished by their independent panel of judges, who assess the quality of the work, with no influence from larger corporations.
- Companies scoring 75% or higher from judges are named finalists and advance to public voting.
EquitiFy’s Winning Achievement
- Mission and Impact
- EquitiFy was recognized for its successful efforts in equipping leaders across corporate, government, non-profit, and institutional sectors with executive coaching and inclusive leadership principles.
- The firm focuses on optimizing organizational structures, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and driving sustained performance.
- Quote from Dr. Vic Baker
- “We are honored to have been chosen by BASA and its voters as a leader in the category of entrepreneurship for professional services,” says Dr. Vic Baker, Founder and CEO of EquitiFy. “It is a wonderful recognition of the mission I have set for EquitiFy—to help companies achieve maximum performance.”
The Importance of Small Businesses
- The Role of Small Businesses in the U.S. Economy
- Small businesses make up 99% of the U.S. economy, yet have historically been overlooked in terms of recognition. The BASA Awards® aim to spotlight these businesses and highlight their valuable contributions.
- Public Voting and Recognition
- The BASA Awards rely on public votes to determine winners, making this recognition a true reflection of community support and appreciation.
EquitiFy’s victory in the 2024 BASA Award for Best Entrepreneur of the Year underscores the firm’s dedication to leadership development, workforce optimization, and promoting inclusive work environments. This award not only celebrates the achievements of EquitiFy but also highlights the importance of small businesses in shaping the future of American industries.
