Please note that only one nomination per business/individual is required to be considered.
1 - Business of the Year: 10+ Employees
Description
The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Award nominees in this category demonstrate success in positive company growth, including sales, growth prospects, and employment creation in Halton Hills. They should also exhibit a clear strategic vision.
These businesses have a strong business history and a track record of financial performance. They prioritize staff training and motivation, actively engage in community involvement, and prioritize exceptional customer experience and satisfaction. Furthermore, they have well-defined business plans, strategies, and goals, with a focus on sustainable growth.
This award recognizes businesses with 10 or more employees for noteworthy accomplishments, long-standing contributions to Halton Hills, and significant community involvement.
Requirements
- Ten or more employees (full-time equivalent)
- Have been in business longer than five years
- Demonstrated innovative and proactive leadership
- Practiced good corporate citizenship
- Made a exceptional contribution to the community
- Must not have won in this category for at least 10 years
- Must not have won in another category for at least 5 years
- Must be a member of the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce. To view a listing of our members, please visit our directory
Recent Winners include: - 2023: BRC Group
- 2022: Georgetown Toyota
- 2021: Superior Glove Works Ltd.
- 2020: GBA LLP
- 2019: Artcast Inc.
2 - Business of the Year: 1-9 Employees
Description
Nominees in this category demonstrate success in positive company growth, including sales, growth prospects, and employment creation in Halton Hills. They should also demonstrate a clear strategic vision and resilience in adapting to changing times.
These businesses have a strong business history and a track record of financial performance. They prioritize staff training and motivation, actively engage in community involvement, and prioritize exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Furthermore, they have well-defined business plans, strategies, and goals, with a focus on sustainable growth.
This award recognizes businesses with fewer than 10 full-time employees for their noteworthy accomplishments, long-standing contributions to Halton Hills, and significant community involvement.
Requirements
- One to nine employees (full-time equivalent)
- Been in business longer than five years
- Demonstrated innovative and proactive leadership
- Made a exceptional contribution to the community
- Practiced good corporate citizenship
- Must not have won this category in the last 10 years
- Must not have won in another category in the last 5 years
- Must be a member of the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce To view a listing of our members please visit our directory
Recent Winners include: - 2023: Downtown Spa and Relaxation Centre
- 2022: Dynamic Bodies Studio
- 2021: Quinta Quinoa
- 2020: Strictly Dance
- 2019: Glazed Expressions
3 - Environmental Sustainability Award
Description
This award recognizes a business or association for their leadership in environmental preservation or sustainability through their conservation efforts. It recognizes those who show a dedicated approach to operating in an environmentally sustainable way including but not limited to:
- Benchmarking, tracking & reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Improving the energy efficiency of facilities
- Waste reduction activities
- Empowering employees & customers to live sustainably through green team and environmentally friendly commute programs
- Ability to show a strong link between a healthy environment and a healthy business
Requirements
- Displays environmental responsibility
- Fosters innovation in environmental protection
- Raises awareness of the importance of protecting the environment
- Adopts new practices that encourage the sustainable use of renewable resources, and the protection of environmentally sensitive areas with community involvement
- Must not have won in this category for at least 10 years
Recent Winners include: - 2023: Epic Resurfacing Solutions
- 2022: Superior Glove Works Ltd.
- 2021: Kaia Hair Studio
- 2019: Green-Port Environmental
4 - Emerging Business of the Year (less than 5 Years in Business)
Description
Honours a new emerging business that is achieving outstanding business performance in a short period of time, demonstrates exceptional promise for continued growth and serves as an inspiration for other new businesses.
Requirements
- Has been in operation for 5 years or less (from the date of incorporation or first day of operation)
- Demonstrates significant achievement in business
- Reflects the outstanding spirit and success of the Halton Hills business community
- Cannot have previously won in any other category for the previous 5 years
Recent Winners include: - 2023: Marissa Marie Artistry
- 2022: Farm Girl Fitness
- 2021: Balo Balloons
- 2019: M-Power
5 - Employee of the Year
Description
This award is presented to a highly valued individual who has made a significant impact, contributing to the excellence of their company or organization through exceptional service and dedication. For not-for-profit organizations, volunteers may also be considered.
Requirements
- Has exceptional customer service skills (internal or external)
- Actively takes initiative and is dependable
- Positive team player
- Must not have won in this category for at least 10 years
- Must not have won in another category for at least 5 years
***Please note that for this Award we require the nominator (you) to submit the reason why the nominee should be considered. Please enter your own email and you will be sent a series of questions that will be sent to our judges.***
Recent Winners include: - 2023: Jill Dales, Superior Glove Works
- 2022: Dana Sheppard, Epic Resurfacing
- 2021: Lindsay Petch, Paul C. Armstrong Insurance Brokers
- 2020: Andrea Dubravsky, Genuweb (formerly Corporate Citizen of the Year Award)
- 2019: Dr. Matt Bradbury, One Life Family Chiropractic (formerly Corporate Citizen of the Year Award)
6 - HomeTown Hero
Description
This award recognizes an exceptional organization or individual whose unwavering commitment and dedication to the spirit of Halton Hills have made a profound impact to our community. Their selfless efforts and passion for making a positive difference have strengthened community bonds, bringing transformative initiatives and inspiring collaborative partnerships. This prestigious accolade celebrates their visionary leadership and lasting contributions, making Halton Hills a better place for all.
Requirements
- Actions and dedication have gone above and beyond
- Role in the community has made a positive impact on the lives of many
- Has dedicated time and considerable time and energy to making a difference in the community
- Must not have won in this category for at least 10 years
- Must not have won in another category for at least 5 years
***Please note that for this Award we require the nominator (you) to fill out the background of why the nominee should be considered. Please enter your own email and you will be sent a series of questions that will be sent to our judges. ***
Recent Winners include: - 2023: Nancy Wilkes and Nicole Walker
- 2022: Sarah Brophy-Platts
- 2021: Kori Arsenault
7 - Community Excellence: Business
Description
Honours a for-profit business that demonstrates outstanding community involvement, and embraces the notion of giving back, with community investments that have resulted in an improved quality of life in Halton Hills, and increased community well-being.
Requirements
- Invests in the lives of others and actively contributes to making Halton Hills a great place to live and work.
- Has initiatives that demonstrate a sustained and longâ€term commitment to improving the quality of life and community well-being in Halton Hills.
- Has policies and practices that demonstrate accountability and responsibility to the community.
- Actively supports existing community building programs, or establishes new programs and initiatives.
- Must not have won in this category for at least 10 years
- Must not have won in another category for at least 5 years
Recent Winners include: - 2023: Expedia Cruises Georgetown
- 2022: Monckton Real Estate Group
- 2021: Williams Mill Creative Arts Studios
- 2020: Superior Gloveworks Ltd.
- 2019: The Royal Academy of the Arts
8 - Association of the Year: Not for Profit
Description
This award recognizes a non-profit association, charity, or agency that has made an outstanding contribution to the social, cultural or economic well-being of Halton Hills, is consistently responsive to community needs, delivers outstanding service to its beneficiaries, and communicates a well-articulated vision and mission in support of a strong and viable community.
Requirements
The association will have shown innovation and leadership, and achieved outstanding success in the not-for-profit sector.
- Demonstrating excellence and innovation in the non-profit sector
- Participation in the local community that has significantly benefited others
- Developing community partnerships that benefit the broader community
- Must not have won in this category for at least 10 years
- Must not have won in another category for at least 5 years
Recent Winners Include: - 2023: Sports for Fitness Youth Club
- 2022: Halton Learning Foundation
- 2021: Distress Centre Halton
- 2020: Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills
- 2019: Food4Kids Halton
9 - Innovation in Business Award
Description
This award honours a business or organization for their leadership in creative integration or continuous improvement to their product or service that either:
- Improves their end-user, employee, or overall community experience
- Has coalitions or initiatives that have taken inventive approaches to support positive long-term change (monetary & nonmonetary) in their field or industry
Requirements
- Have been in operation for at least 5 years
- Has created, invented or developed an innovative product or process that has resulted in a significant and measurable increase in one or more of the following:
- Revenue or job creation
- Productivity or quality
- Reduction in costs
- Improvements in service
- Must not have won in this category for at least 10 years
- Must not have won in another category for at least 5 years
Recent Winners include: - 2023: Habitat28
