2023 Business Excellence Nominees

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Who can qualify?

The Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce wants to recognize and celebrate outstanding excellence in business. We are proud to host the Annual Business Excellence Awards honouring outstanding achievements and commitments in the business community and are looking for entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations who have demonstrated a dedication to their product or service and an ongoing commitment to their employees and the community at large.

We invite your participation in the selection process by nominating a business or community organization that has been operating for a minimum of 1 year.

These businesses will exist within the geographical boundaries of the Chamber of Commerce which includes the City of Stratford, Town of St. Marys, Perth East and Perth South, and the Municipality of West Perth.

When is the deadline for nominations?

The completed nomination form must be received by the Chamber office no later than Monday January 30 , 2023

Who can submit nominations?

Nominations can be made by an individual who knows of a business that has demonstrated business excellence and meets the criteria under one of the following categories:

Retail Award:

The Retail Award will be presented to a business that engages in the sale of merchandise and has demonstrated commitment, innovation, and excellence in their field while providing outstanding customer service.

e.g. gift shops, men's/ladies' clothing stores, department stores, pharmacies, variety/candy stores, etc.


Hospitality Award:

The Hospitality Award will be presented to an accommodation and/or food business that has improved the allure of the community by demonstrating commitment to excellence in hospitality/customer service, staff knowledge, quality and consistency of product, and community involvement.

e.g. restaurants, cafes, hotels, B&Bs, Inns, street vendors, etc.

Entrepreneur Award:

The Entrepreneur Award will be presented to an entrepreneur, in business for 1-4 years, who has investigated the opportunities, weighed the risks, and has demonstrated significant business achievement and sustainable financial performance.

Manufacturing Award:

The Manufacturing Award will be presented to the manufacturer that shows sales performance, growth prospects and manufacturing innovation, and has product development, investment in workforce development, and community involvement and contribution.

e.g. automotive component manufacturers, furniture factories, sheet metal manufacturers, water heater/pump manufacturers, food processors, etc.

Professional Award:

The Professional Award will be presented to a business that provides services to individuals or businesses. The recipient business executes best practices in all areas of their operation to ensure maximization of their capabilities and capacity. The recipient business demonstrates a commitment to the ongoing education, skills development or professional accreditation of its employees.

e.g. lawyers, accountants, financial advisors, realtors, etc.

Service Award:

The Service Award will be presented to the business that demonstrates a consistent adherence to excellent business practices necessary to deliver the highest quality service and support to their clients/customers.

e.g. salons and spas, industrial/residential cleaning services, massage therapists, auto repair shops, etc.

Non-Profit/Charitable Award:

The Non-Profit/Charitable Award will be presented to the not-for-profit business that has significantly contributed to the overall quality of life within the community and its citizens through its programming and/or activities.

e.g. community organizations, health & social service agencies, environmental, arts organizations, etc.

Commercial Award:

The Commercial Award will be presented to the business that provides services/products to individuals or businesses. The recipient demonstrates a consistent adherence to excellent business practices necessary to deliver the highest quality service and support to their clients/customers.

e.g. electrical contractors, home builders/renovators

Innovation Award:

Awarded to a business or organization in operation for at least a year that has created, invented or developed an innovative product or process that has resulted in a significant and measurable increase in one or more of the following: Revenue or job creation, productivity or quality, reduction in costs, improvements in service, in the following areas:

New product(s)

Technology

Management

Manufacturing processes

Customer service

Business Leader Award:

NOTE: Nominations will not be accepted this year in this category. A winner will be selected by the Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Business of the Year Award:

NOTE: You do not need to specifically nominate a company for this award. Nominees in each category will be eligible to win.

The following companies are not eligible for nomination in the 2022 Business Excellence Awards because they have won an award within the last three years:

C.R. Plastic Products, GOTECH Networking Solutions,  Jillian's,  Harris-Greig Automotive, Home & Company Real Estate Corp. Brokerage,  L’Arche Stratford, La Osa Jewelry & Vintage, Mercer Kitchen + Beer Hall + Hotel, Nicholson Concrete, ONE CARE Home & Community Support Services, Sirkel Foods, Snapping Turtle Coffee Roasters, Sommers Generator Systems, St Marys Independent Newspaper, Stratford Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, Stratford Public Library, Swanson's Jewellers, Teahen Construction Ltd., Technical Training Group, The Pulp, The Sunset Diner, Vancea Financial, Out of the Ashes Large Animal Rescue, The UPS Store #175, Cooper Standard, McCutchen & Pearce Professional Corporation, Braai House, Malt – Staging & Design (Malt Management), The Barkery! A Healthy Bakery for Dogs, Destination Stratford, Ken Robinson Refrigeration Inc. McCutchen & Pearce Professional Corporation

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Entreprenuer Award

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The Entrepreneur Award will be presented to an entrepreneur, in business for 1-5yrs., who has investigated the opportunities, weighed the risks, and has demonstrated significant business achievement and sustainable financial performance.

Hospitality Award

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The Hospitality Award will be presented to an accommodation and/or food business that has improved the allure of the community by demonstrating commitment to excellence in hospitality/customer service, staff knowledge, quality and consistency of product, and community involvement.

e.g. restaurants, cafes, hotels, B&Bs, Inns, street vendors, etc.

Innovation Award

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Awarded to a business or organization in operation for at least a year that has created, invented or developed an innovative product or process that has resulted in a significant and measurable increase in one or more of the following: Revenue or job creation, productivity or quality, reduction in costs, improvements in service, in the following areas:

e.g. technology, management, manufacturing processes, customer service

Manufacturing Award

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The Manufacturing Award will be presented to the manufacturer that shows sales performance, growth prospects and manufacturing innovation, and has product development, investment in workforce development, and community involvement and contribution.

e.g. automotive component manufacturers, furniture factories, sheet metal manufacturers, water heater/pump manufacturers, food processors, etc.

Non-Profit / Charitable Award

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The Entrepreneur Award will be presented to an entrepreneur, in business for 1-5yrs., who has investigated the opportunities, weighed the risks, and has demonstrated significant business achievement and sustainable financial performance.

Professional Award

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The Professional Award will be presented to a business that provides professional services to individuals or businesses. The recipient business executes best practices in all areas of their operation to ensure maximization of their capabilities and capacity. The recipient business demonstrates a commitment to the ongoing education, skills development or professional accreditation of its employees.

Retail Award

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The Retail Award will be presented to a business that engages in the sale of merchandise and has demonstrated commitment, innovation, and excellence in their field while providing outstanding customer service.

e.g. gift shops, men's/ladies' clothing stores, department stores, pharmacies, specialty food shops, etc.

Service Award

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The Service Award will be presented to a service business that demonstrates a consistent adherence to the excellent business practices necessary to deliver the highest quality service and support to their clients/customers.

e.g. salons and spas, industrial/residential cleaning services, massage therapists, auto repair shops, etc.

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