The denial to appellants of certification of their eligibility for participation in appellee's Minority & Female Business Enterprises Program (MFBEP) was affirmed by a hearing officer and, on appeal to the superior court, the decision of the hearing officer was affirmed. Pursuant to OCGA 5-6-35 (a) (1), appellants then applied for and were granted permission to file the instant discretionary appeal from the order of the superior court.