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Category (maximum of 2)

• Retail

  In recognition of a business or organization showing commitment to innovation and excellence in retail. This business should be one leading in exceptional retail services from daily customer interactions to overall management. This business should have outstanding reviews, foster a positive environment for clients and employees and above all, demonstrate excellence in their field.

• Tourism

  A business who drives tourism to the Peterborough and Kawarthas area through exceptional service and product delivery. This is a business who is focused on building the area through attraction and boasts a unique flare that attracts customers.

• Hospitality

  A business who is customer experience focused and strives to create a welcoming environment to all patrons. This is a strong partner that works well to promote their business through exceptional service and client satisfaction.

• Local Focus

  A business who holds true to the “Love Local” first message that holds our business community together. This is a business whose core focus is to support local small businesses and strives to partner with fellow entrepreneurs to create a healthy, locally driven, business ecosystem.

• Customer First

  In recognition of a business or organization that demonstrates exceptional customer service and ongoing employee training in that regard. They are able to provide examples of being friendly, honest, innovative, and approachable, and have community involvement. This is a business whose focus is to encourage feedback for improvement, values the customers through appreciation and strives to provide an exceptional experience in their business.

• Not-For-Profit

  In recognition of a Not-for-Profit organization that exemplifies excellence and/or growth in programs and services, with clear community-based mission and values that align with not-for-profit standards. They lead in volunteer management (recruitment, training, recognition, etc), fundraising initiatives, transparency/disclosure, strategic partnerships, and marketing & promotion.

• Skilled Trades

  This is a business in the skilled trades sector who is performing at top levels for customer satisfaction and exceptional product delivery. This business has what it takes to successfully build in their field, provide necessary services and delivers every time.

• Employer of the Year

  In recognition of a business or organization that exemplifies excellence in its employee focus, which could include: job creation, diversity of hiring, training & support programs, morale initiatives, recognition & reward programs, workplace wellness, and a commitment to professional and personal development, as well as community involvement. This is an employer who focuses on creating a positive work space, supports inclusivity and encourages team work in a healthy environment. This business truly focuses on the employees because they understand that business depends on them.

• Health & Wellness

  In recognition of a business or organization that promotes wellness and vitality in our community by providing ongoing internal training and educating and inspiring individuals and the community at large, to achieve optimal health, and has community involvement. It is their goal to foster a healthy balanced lifestyle it is engrained in their daily practices. This business promotes health and wellness in their values and they align with their statements through leading by example.

• Professional Services

  In recognition of a business or organization showing excellence in the provision of services that are regulated by a provincial regulatory body. This business supports professional requirements for the community, business owners and the public. They pick up where their clients need them to and provides exceptional services in their field. This business knows how to support its clients through polished and refined practices.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit

  In recognition of a small business or organization, with fewer than 50 employees, showing excellence in any of the following: new or innovative product or service, quality of merchandise/customer service, job creation, growth potential, market served and community involvement. This is a business that performs at all levels. They are innovative and always creating new initiatives for their business. This business encompasses a true entrepreneurial spirit.

• Indigenous Led Business

  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.

• Marketing & Promotion

  In recognition of a business or organization, their in-house designer, or a Marketing, Design or Communications Company who has created a multi-media, marketing, or design campaign, that has been outstanding, innovative and noticeable, raising awareness and increasing business for its client, or itself, and has community involvement. This is a business that supports marketing and promotion as their objective for success. This company will exemplify professionalism, have a unique flare for marketing and an extensive reach for promotions.

• Business Citizen of the Year

  In recognition of a lifetime of achievement of a member of the business community. This business exemplifies what it means to be a success in this community. Their dedication to their product or service is a platform for other business owners to strive towards.

• Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year

  Profiling the achievements of an immigrant entrepreneur who shows excellence in business leadership, demonstrates positive customer service and reliability, and has some involvement in the broader community. Nominees should have a compelling story that reflects the entrepreneurial spirit through innovation, resilience, integrity, and community impact.

• Commercial Development or Renovation

  In recognition of either the business/property owner or the contractor for a project showing excellence in overall visual impact or distinctiveness, innovative design and/or commitment to heritage, a commitment to the environment and community involvement. This business has completed a major commercial development or renovation in the past year. This could be anything from a full build out of a new business, to a commercial development, or a renovation of an existing property.

• Micro Business (fewer than 5 employees)

  In recognition of a small business or organization that has demonstrated significant business achievement, growth, and/or other significant business milestones in the past year, as well as community involvement. This business should have fewer than 5 employees.

• 4-Under-40 Profiles in memory of Kathy Windrem The ‘4-under-40' Profile Program is designed to recognize individuals in our community who are under the age of 40 and who are making their mark in the Peterborough area. Their individual achievements may be recognized through business success, community involvement and/or contributions to the not-for-profit sector. We strive for balance, ensuring a diverse group of finalists to profile in terms of business niches, gender, and ethnic background. We look for compelling stories that highlight business and community leadership.

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