The Jemison Award, now in its 31st year, is awarded to entrepreneurs, and the respected companies, who possess high growth and high value in the Bham business ecosystem.
Requirements to be a Finalist:
- Demonstrate a viable business model
- Based in the entire Birmingham region – 7 counties
- Have at least one third party investor
The Finalists:
Shipt
“Through a user-friendly app and a local network of reliable shoppers, Shipt connects members to fresh groceries and everyday essentials.

Saving time, fuel and headspace, next-hour, same day grocery delivery is quickly becoming an everyday necessity for people looking for an extra few hours and intentional food choices.”
BLOX
“BLOX exists to make better buildings faster. We are part of a larger framework – Design Manufacture Construct – that guides building design so that construction can leverage manufacturing productivity.

We’re made up of smart architects, engineers, manufacturers, programmers and other generalist, united by the notion that to make great things intelligently is a worthy pursuit.”
Momentum Telecom
“As a premier provider of hosted Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Momentum Telecom services significantly enhance productivity and efficiency for businesses everywhere.
Our UCaaS solution integrates and optimizes best-in-class cloud-based technologies and business applications to deliver a comprehensive voice, video and collaboration service for the office and mobile workforce.”