Nominations

Category

• Business Growth Award To the business that has exhibited exceptional growth in 2023- e.g. market, workforce, regional expansion, size of business, physical location enhancement/ expansion, or regional economic development.
• Business Leader of the Year Award To an individual who best exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit – a true passion for building something great from nothing and pushing themselves to the limits to achieve big goals.
• Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award Eligible recipients are an active member of the Orillia Chamber of Commerce and are in good standing. This award will recognize a business in the area that is involved and engaged in the community.
• Chris Bellchambers Hats Off Award In recognition of an individual who makes an outstanding contribution to the community. This award is named in honour of Chris Bellchambers, a longtime volunteer with the Orillia District Chamber. Chris demonstrated outstanding community spirit by being always looking for way to help, maintaining a positive attitude, and donating countless hours of his time to community initiatives.
• Customer Service To the business that has been recognized by their customers to provide a high level of service consistently, or who is seen to far surpass their customers' expectations in the delivery of their product or service. Please give a specific example.
• Diversity and Inclusion Award Recognizes the business that is committed to practicing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Employer of the Year Award To a business that exemplifies excellence in its employee focus and development. Achievements could include: job creation, employee on-boarding, training & support programs, morale and job satisfaction initiatives, recognition and reward programs, and overall committee to professional and personal employee development and success, whose skills and training initiatives best harness the talent of its people, embrace diversity, and support employee success.
• Innovation Award To the company that has invested significantly in technology or innovation which improves their level of customer service, creates jobs and/or benefits the region.
• Milestone Award Recognizing a business that celebrated a significant milestone in 2023.
• New Business of the Year Presented to a business that opened in 2023, congratulating them on their hard work and entrepreneurial initiative. Or to the business who has invented a new product or service using their entrepreneurial initiative.
• Not for Profit or Charitable Organization Award Recognizes a registered Not for Profit or Charitable organization which has shown a positive contribution to society, broadened education of their service, community Involvement, promotes volunteerism, social & community advancements.
• Small Business of the Year Recognizes outstanding achievement of a small business in some or all of the following: research and development, company growth, products and services, market development, sales and marketing, community service.
• Strengthening Orillia and Lake Country In recognition of a business that fosters community involvement, through the actions of the business or by supporting their employees in community endeavors. Important note: This year, we have introduced a non-profit/ charitable organization award. We are encouraging non-profits and charities to enter that category.
• Sustainability Award To the business that has made a noticeable effort in product development or conservation practices that have a positive impact on our environment.
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award To recognize the achievements of a local entrepreneur age 18-35.

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