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The Georgina Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards celebrate achievements, toast successes, and honour businesses, entrepreneurs, and not-for-profit organizations doing fantastic things right here in our community. For the past 19 years, the Awards have shone a light on businesses large and small, new and established, and remind us that Georgina is a great place to live, work, and do business. It has been fantastic to see so many businesses in our community rising to the challenges presented over the past few years, showing not only how talented they are but also their endless determination, entrepreneurial spirit, enterprise, innovation and creativity to make it happen. As we hand out 9 awards this year, we will recognize drive and ambition of all businesses in the Town of Georgina!
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Do you know a business, organization, or employee who deserves to be recognized for the valuable contribution they make to our community? Nominate them for a Georgina Business Excellence Award! This year, 9 awards will be given out to businesses that go above and beyond, provide exceptional service, and make Georgina a great place to do business!
Eligibility:
- Nominations are limited to businesses or organizations located in the Town of Georgina.
- Businesses or organizations that won an award in the previous year are not eligible for nomination in the same category.
Who Can Nominate:
- Nominations may be submitted by customers, businesses, employees, or individuals.
- Self-nominations (for you or your business) will not be considered.
- Nomination information is kept confidential. Nominees will not be told who nominated them.
- Only one nomination per company, organization, or individual is required for the nominations to be considered.
Categories:
- Descriptions of all awards are listed below. Please choose only ONE category that you would like the business to be considered in.
Nominee Responsibilities:
- All nominees must confirm acceptance of their nomination and complete a Nomination Questionnaire.
- Failure to complete the questionnaire will render the nomination null and void.
- Questionnaires will be sent to nominees upon receipt of their nomination.
Judging Process
- All nominations will be evaluated by an independent selection Committee based on criteria provided on this page and in the nominee package. The Committee is independent from Chamber staff and board directors.
- Judges will review each submission based on the specific judging criteria outlined for each category.
- To ensure fairness and integrity, Chamber staff and board members are not involved in the scoring or selection of winners
Deadline to make your nomination is Friday, October 17th. Awards will be handed out at the 2025 Georgina Business Excellence Awards & Mayor and Council’s Milestone Awards this December.
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EMPLOYEE AWARD
Presented to an outstanding employee working for a Georgina business or organization. This employee shines in the workplace, takes initiative, and shows leadership. Their work ethic and actions set them apart from their peers; their contribution to the organization's success is clear and noticeable. This individual is a highly valued individual, who has made a significant impact, contributing to the excellence of their company through exceptional customer service and/or dedication to the organization.
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BUSINESS AWARD (INDIVIDUAL)
Presented to a Georgina individual who has demonstrated innovative and proactive leadership within their business/industry, has excellent customer service and demonstrates professionalism and passion for making our community the best place to work, live and do business. The recipient demonstrates excellence and is a recognized leader in their sector
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BUSINESS AWARD (SMALL)
Presented to a Georgina business (2-10 employees), who has demonstrated innovative and proactive leadership within their business/industry, has excellent customer service and demonstrates professionalism and passion for making our community the best place to work, live and do business.
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BUSINESS AWARD (LARGE)
Presented to a Georgina business with over 10 employees who has demonstrated innovative and proactive leadership within their business/industry, has excellent customer service and demonstrates professionalism and passion for making our community the best place to work, live and do business. The recipient demonstrates excellence and is a recognized leader in their sector.
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NEW BUSINESS AWARD
This award is given to a Georgina business that has been open for at least one year but no more than two years from the date of the Awards Gala (Open after December 2023). This business has made an outstanding contribution to our local economy and the entrepreneurial spirit, has good employee/employer relations and has demonstrated excellent customer service.
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR
Awarded to an individual under the age of 39 who has tackled the challenges of entrepreneurship and enterprise management. This individual has operated a business in Georgina for at least one year, has demonstrated excellent customer service and has demonstrated corporate and/or community leadership.
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD
This award is given to a business that excels in their contribution to our community and has demonstrated exceptional commitment to developing, nurturing and enhancing community spirit through its actions and proves its commitment to continuous community betterment. The business demonstrates a positive social conscience by utilizing its resources to improve our community.
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NOT-FOR-PROFIT
This award is presented to an Not-For-Profit organization that is located in Georgina, has used innovation to overcome financial and other challenges that they have encountered, has recruited volunteers and employees, and supports the Georgina community by addressing a community need.
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ACCESSIBLE BUSINESS AWARD
This award is given to a business that has gone above and beyond ensuring the minimum requirements of accessibility for persons with disabilities in Georgina. This business is known for preventing and removing barriers – the nature of the barrier may be related to attitudes, communications, physical environment, policies, programs, social, or transportation. The business acts as an accessibility ambassador or champion promoting accessibility awareness within the community. The business is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, and creating employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. The recipient of this award is nominated by their peers and recognized by the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee based on OADA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) standards.
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AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS AWARD
This award honours an agricultural business where the principles of running a successful farm or agricultural related operation result in a flourishing and thriving business that helps to promote agriculture in our community. This award is also open to any business that grows, raises or produces food/products in Georgina and exemplifies leadership in our agricultural community.
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Congratulations to our 2024 Business Excellence Award Winners and Mayor & Council's Milestone Recipients!
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Small Business Award Winner, Corner House Bistro with Award Sponsor, Christine Burton, Sales Representative, Royal LePage YCR
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Large Business Award Winner, Buchner Manufacturing Inc. with Award Sponsor, LaRue's Haulage
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Non-Profit Award Winner, The Salvation Army: Sutton Youth Shelter with Award Sponsor, Forrest Jones Entertainment
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Young Entrepreneur Award Winner, Elpida Cafe & Roastery with Award Sponsor, Life Happens with Ivy
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Individual Business Award Winner, Maureen McDermott Officiant with Award Sponsor, Dental Hygiene on Demand
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Community Spirit Award Winner, Lauren Helmkay Wellness with Award Sponsor, SD Palmer & Associates Inc.
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New Business Award Winner, Keswick Tailoring with Award Sponsor, Buchner Manufacturing Inc.
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Agricultural Business Award Winner, Sutton Agricultural Society with Award Sponsor, Natalia Zammitti Real Estate
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Milestone Award Recipient, Dr. Woodley, Georgina Veterinary Clinic with Mayor Margaret Quirk
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Milestone Award Recipient, Sutton Home Hardware with Ward 4 Councillor Dale Genge
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Milestone Award Recipient, Erwood Air Heating & Air Conditioning with Ward 5 Councillor Lee Dale
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Milestone Award Recipient, Michael Smith Planning Consultants
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Milestone Award Recipient, Dr. McNeil, Dalton Road & Keswick Veterinary Clinics
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Milestone Award Recipient, Keswick Home Hardware with Mayor Margaret Quirk and Ward 1 Councillor Charlene Biggerstaff
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2024 Business Excellence Awards Nominees
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Thank you to our 2024 Business Excellence Award Sponsors!
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Building Business. Building Community.