Who’s In?
The Bulldog 100 celebrates the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA alumni. The 2021 list will be revealed in December.
To the hard-workers, the night owls, and the early risers. We see you.
Bulldog 100 celebrates Dawgs on top in business.
These alumni are leading the way in business and building better communities. They are committed to their ideas, innovations and employees. They demonstrate the value of a degree from the birthplace of public higher education in America.
The annual Bulldog 100 Celebration is our chance to recognize the outstanding achievements of these entrepreneurs and change-makers, expand the Bulldog network and inspire one another in a shared pursuit of greatness
Whenever communities are looking for stronger leaders and whenever the world cries out for those who will bring better solutions, the Bulldog 100 are there to answer the call.
Leading and serving. That’s our commitment.
Bulldog 100 Selection Criteria
The selection process for the 2021 Bulldog 100 has closed.
To be considered for the 2022 Bulldog 100, businesses must meet the following requirements:
- Been in business since January 2017.
- Have verifiable revenues of $100,000 or more in the calendar year 2018.
- The CEO, president, managing partner or owner must be a former UGA student. The owner, a former UGA student, must own at least 50 percent of the business.
- Operate in a manner consistent with the Pillars of the Arch and in keeping with the values and image of the University of Georgia.
Companies will be ranked based on compounded annual growth rate for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. All qualified businesses, regardless of location, are encouraged to participate.
*The UGA Alumni Association reserves the right to verify that nominees meet the criteria and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any nominee for any reason.
How to Nominate a Bulldog 100 Business
Nominations for Bulldog 100 are open year-round.
- Nomination period for 2022 Bulldog 100 is July 1, 2020, to July 31, 2021.
- Nomination period for 2023 Bulldog 100 is Aug. 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022.
- Nomination period for 2024 Bulldog 100 is Aug. 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023.
The Michael J. Bryan Award and Scholarship
Michael Bryan (BBA ’89), owner of Vino Venue/Atlanta Wine School and the only business to make the Bulldog 100 list eight consecutive years, lost his battle with cancer in 2017. The UGA Alumni Association collaborated with his family to create an award and scholarship to honor his memory.
The Michael J. Bryan Award is given to a returning Bulldog 100 honoree who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and whose business has sustained growth. The 2020 Michael J. Bryan Award winner was Bonneau Ansley (BBA ’99), CEO and founder of Ansley Atlanta Real Estate.
In addition, donations to the Michael J. Bryan Bulldog 100 Scholarship Fund will support need-based scholarships for students.
Important Dates
December 2020: 2021 honorees notified
February 2021: 2021 Bulldog 100 Virtual Celebration
July 31, 2021: Nominations close for 2022 Bulldog 100
Aug. 1, 2021: Nominations open for 2023 Bulldog 100, 2022 application process begins
Oct. 1, 2021: 2022 application deadline
Oct. 20, 2021: Financials due to Warren Averett for 2022 application
November 2021: 2022 honorees notified and event registration opens
February 2022: 2022 Bulldog 100 Celebration
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