• 2025 Business Excellence Awards Nomination Form

    Please fill out the form below to nominate a Georgina business for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards.
    Deadline to nominate is Friday, October 17th, 2025.

    Eligibility:
    *Nominations are limited to businesses or organizations located in the Town of Georgina.

    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.
    *Businesses or organizations that won an award in the previous year are not eligible for nomination in the same category.

    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
    Please note: Self-nominations (for you or your business) will not be considered.
    Award category you would you like to nominate this business for? PLEASE CHOOSE ONE ONLY CATEGORY. See Below for full description of each award. *
    Thank-you for your nomination! Please provide your contact information below. We will only contact you if clarification is needed! Nomination information is kept confidential. Nominees will not be told who nominated them.
    Nominator's Name:
    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.
    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.
    BUSINESS AWARD (SMALL)
    Presented to a Georgina business (1-10 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.
    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.
    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.
    YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
    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.
    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.
    NON-FOR-PROFIT AWARD
    This award is presented to an organization that is registered as a Not For-Profit, 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.
    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.
    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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