Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Opening Nominations For 2024 Business Excellence Awards

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 2024 Business Excellence Awards.

HAJNI HŐS, HOSPICE PETERBOROUGH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACCEPTING THE AWARD FOR EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR from the last event. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PETERBORUGH CHAMBER.

“In Peterborough and the Kawarthas, excellence is out there,” said Sarah Budd, Chamber President and CEO. “In restaurants, tourist attractions, retail shops, offices, and not-for-profits; on construction sites, family farms, and making service calls. We encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize the businesses and organizations that make our community great.”

Express and self-nomination forms are available online.

Early Bird deadline end on May 8 at 4:30 p.m. Early Bird nominations are entered into a draw to win a $100 gift card for the Chamber member business of your choice.

Final Deadline is May 22 at 4:30 p.m.

Three Finalists in each category will be announced in August, with the award recipients announced live on the big stage – Oct. 29th at Showplace Performance Centre.

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.

There are categories for every business size & sector:

  • 4-Under-40 Profiles in memory of Kathy Windrem

  • Business Citizen of the Year

  • Business Student Leadership Prizes 2

  • 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

  • Tourism

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