Business Excellence Award Categories:
There are seven categories for Business Excellence Awards, Descriptions for each are below.
CHUCK CINO NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Recognizes outstanding achievement as a New Business in some or all of the following:
| Research and Development | Company Growth | Products and Services |
| Market Development | Sales & Marketing | Community Service |
Criteria: Must be in business more than 1 year and less than 5 years.
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD: (1 - 25 employees)
Recognizes outstanding achievement in some or all of the following:
| Research and Development | Company Growth | Products and Services |
| Market Development | Sales & Marketing | Community Service |
Criteria: Must be in business for at least 3 years.
LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD: (over 26 employees)
Recognizes outstanding achievement in some or all of the following:
| Research and Development | Company Growth | Products and Services |
| Market Development | Sales & Marketing | Community Service |
Criteria: Must be in business for at least 3 years.
THE BELL TECHNOLOGY AWARD:
Recognizes businesses that have demonstrated excellence in innovation, adaptability and the successful application of new technology. The use of the innovative technology must have a significant impact on the company’s business plan.
Criteria: Must be in business for at least 1 year.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Acknowledges a company who has recognized and is accountable for exceptional environmental awareness and practices, evaluated in the following categories:
| Conservation Initiatives | Conscious Waste Management |
| Environmental Improvement | Environmental Preservation |
| Policies and Policy Development | Encouraging Environmental Responsibility |
| Environmental & Conservation Stewardship |
Criteria: Must be in business for at least 1 year.
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Recognizes an individual (owner or employee) who demonstrates innovations in some or all of the following:
| Research and Development | Company Growth | Products and Services |
| Creative Business Initiatives | Sales & Marketing | Community Service |
Criteria: Must be in business for at least 1 year.
NOT FOR PROFIT OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Recognizes a registered not for profit organization which has exceptional community service and leadership:
| Broadened Education of their Service | Innovative Services |
| Community Involvement | Promoted Volunteerism |
| Positive Contribution to Society | Social & Community Advancements |
