Nominations Now Open for the Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Awards
/Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce has opened the call for nominations for the 2023 Business Excellence Awards.
photo courtesy of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.
Nominating your favourite business is as easy as entering their name on our Express Nomination Form. The Chamber will then reach out to let them know and collect the details. Self-nominations are encouraged and are a great way to recognize your team. Express and self-nomination forms are available online.
The Business Excellence Awards were established to promote the advancement of responsible business leadership within the community. Awards will be handed out in over 20 categories including the prestigious Business Citizen of the Year Award.
Businesses and individuals within the City and County of Peterborough are eligible, and do not need to be members of the Chamber of Commerce.
“In Peterborough and the Kawarthas, excellence is all around us,” says Sarah Budd, Chamber President & CEO. “Every day, businesses and not-for-profits throughout the city and county are delivering exceptional service, providing incredible experiences, and finding innovative ways to grow. We encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize the businesses and organizations that make our community great.”
The Early Bird nomination deadline for nominations is May 10 at 4:30 p.m. and the Final deadline for nominations is May 24 at 4:30 p.m. The nominations received before May 10 at 4:30pm will be entered into the Early Bird Draw to win a $100 gift card for the Chamber member business of your choice.
Three Finalists in each category will be announced in August, with the award recipients announced live on the big stage – October 18th at Showplace Performance Centre.
There are categories for every business size and sector:
4-Under-40 Profiles in memory of Kathy Windrem
Business Citizen of the Year
Business Student Leadership Prizes
Businesswoman of the Year – Entrepreneur
Businesswoman of the Year – Organization
Commercial Development or Renovation
Customer First
Employer of the Year
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Farm Family of the Year
Green Initiatives
Health & Wellness
Hospitality
Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year
Local Focus
Marketing & Promotion
Micro Business
Not-for-profit
Professional Services
Retail
Skilled Trades
Stuart Harrison President’s Award
Tourism
