Indigenous Led Business

2026 Business Excellence Awards | Peterborough + Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce

Description

This award recognizes an Indigenous entrepreneur who demonstrates excellence in business leadership, delivers positive and reliable customer service, and shows a meaningful commitment to the community they serve. Nominees should have a compelling story that reflects the entrepreneurial spirit through innovation, resilience, integrity, and community impact.

Requirements

The nominee must:

• be of indigenous decent and own or co-own an established business (e.g. First nations, Inuit or Metis) 
• have been in business for a minimum of 2 years

Indigenous entrepreneurs operating a business within the County of Peterborough, the broader County boundaries, and the City of Peterborough are welcome to be nominated