To the risk-takers, entrepreneurs and culture-shapers. We see you.
Bulldog 100 celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni.
Bulldog 100 celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni.
The Bulldog 100 embody the best of UGA.
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.
Bulldog 100 Selection Criteria
To be considered for the 2024 Bulldog 100, businesses must meet the following requirements:
In addition, the business must meet one or more of the below to be eligible. A former UGA student:
Companies will be ranked based on the compounded annual growth rate for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. 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.
Nominate a Bulldog-owned business for the 2024 Bulldog 100.
Michael Bryan (BBA ’89), owner of Vino Venue/Atlanta Wine School and the only business to make the Bulldog 100 list for eight consecutive years, passed away after a long battle with cancer in 2017. The UGA Alumni Association collaborated with his family to create an award and scholarship to honor his memory.
Each year, the Michael J. Bryan Award is given to a returning Bulldog 100 honoree who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and whose business has sustained growth. In 2021, all three previous Michael J. Bryan Award winners made the Bulldog 100 list again: 2020 recipient Bonneau Ansley (BBA ’99) of Ansley Atlanta Real Estate, 2019 recipient Ron Holt (BSA ’97) of Two Maids & A Mop, and 2018 recipient Mark Mahoney (BBA ’83) of Jackrabbit Technologies.
In addition, donations to the Michael J. Bryan Bulldog 100 Scholarship Fund will support need-based scholarships for students.
July 31, 2023: Nominations close for 2024 Bulldog 100
August 2023: Nominations open for 2025 Bulldog 100, 2024 application process begins
October 2023: 2024 application deadline
October 2023: Financials due to Warren Averett for 2024 application
December 2023: 2024 honorees notified and event registration opens
February 9, 2024: 2024 Bulldog 100 Celebration