2019 Business Awards
Award Nomination Procedure
STEP 1: NOMINATE
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
Submission guidelines and a full list of awards are included below.
STEP 2: AWARD APPLICATION
Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019
Upon the receipt of your nomination, the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce will notify nominees via email. Nominees will be asked to complete an award application. As this information is used by the judging panel, members nominated in more than one category must tailor their submissions to the specific award categories.
Generic submissions for more than one category are unlikely to be successful.
The award application requires completion of the following items, which will be used by the judging panel to determine award winners.
(a) Business Profile
Include a short biography of your business to provide background information for the judging panel.
(b) Statement of Nomination
Indicate how you / your business meet the criteria for the award for which you have been nominated. Each award has different criteria, which are outlined in the list below. Please also include other noteworthy contributions and accomplishments.
(c) Letters of Support
Nominees may provide a maximum of three letters in direct support of their nomination.
(d) Include a copy of business license or license number.
STEP 3: JUDGING & NOTIFICATION
All complete submissions received by the deadline date (Friday, May 17, 2019) will be forwarded to a judging panel comprised of diverse business leaders from the community. Representatives from a nominated business cannot sit on the judging panel. As a group, the panel will narrow the nominations to two finalists. At this point, a sealed ballot is received from each panel member to determine the winner. The results are not subject to appeal.
With two finalists determined, notification will be sent to all nominees as soon as possible, advising them of their status. Finalists will be asked to provide a copy of their company logo in either a .jpg or .eps format. Finalists will be contacted by film crews to film their business for promotional purposes, as well as for video presented during the awards night.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- You are entitled to nominate any business, including your own. You are encouraged to nominate yourself for an award.
- You do not have to be a Chamber member to be nominated, however, if you are selected as a finalist you must be a Chamber member, or join the Chamber, in order to qualify for the award.
- 2018 winners (in any category) must take a year off, and are not eligible for nomination in 2019. Finalists from 2018 are free to re-submit nominations for 2019.
- Finalists may receive only one award. If a business is a finalist for more than one award, the submission will stand for the award where the judging panel deems the business/person is strongest.
- Award applications must be for one business only. Group applications are not eligible.
- A separate award application must be submitted for each award for which the nominee is to be considered.
- The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce may request further information based on your submission.
- The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to limit the number of selected nominees, and/or withhold an award in any category.
- Award applications will not be returned. Please do not include materials that you would like returned.
- Tapes, videos or other additional information will not be accepted.
2019 Business Awards Judging Criteria
Outstanding Customer Service Award
honours a business that:
- Constantly strives and is committed to providing outstanding customer service
- Recognizes customers needs and surpasses their expectations
- Achieved a high level of respect from customers and the business community for their professionalism, service quality and commitment
- Excelled in developing customer relations while “Raising the Bar” for other businesses to follow
Giving Back to the Community Award
honours a business that:
- Has shown a commitment to supporting events, programs, projects, and sports teams throughout the year and has been there for those in need as well as going that extra mile to support the community
New Business Entrepreneur Award
honours a business that:
- Has been in operation at least one year
- Has achieved outstanding business performance in a short period of time
- Demonstrates exceptional promise of continued growth
- Serves as an inspiration for other new businesses
- Demonstrates a commitment to the community
People's Choice Award
honours a business that:
- Can demonstrate they have engaged the loyal support of their community, determined by a public vote
Please note:
The procedure to nominate a business is the same as indicated above. Nominees under this category are not required to submit an award application. Nominees will be included in a survey for voting. The business with the highest vote total wins the award.
Innovation Award
honours a business that:
- Exemplifies successful innovation
- Demonstrates vision in the development of new technologies, products and/or services
- Demonstrates the ability to take risks
- Exhibits a commitment to the community
Business of the Year Award
honours a business that:
- That demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth
- Demonstrates a commitment to the community
- Exemplifies superior customer service
- Embraces an outstanding commitment to quality
- Has contributed to the development of Whitehorse by participating in meetings, sitting on committees and offering to help the city grow and prosper
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