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

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.

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.

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 (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. This year’s award also acknowledges how this business was able to open and thrive during the global pandemic and the strength, resilience, and fortitude it took to start up during this time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.