BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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Nominations are now being accepted for the Annual Business Excellence Awards. This award program will highlight Chamber members and their businesses in a number of different categories: micro business, small business, intermediate business, large business, the community impact award and the entrepreneurial achievement award. Nominations will close mid-July (specific date found on nomination form) with the formal announcement of the recipients to take place at a dinner coinciding with Small Business Week in late October.

The Business Excellence Awards expands the scope of recognition of Chamber members for their achievements and their impact on the local business economy. The categories allow for recognition of the contribution of larger businesses and, with the addition of the President's Award, the contribution of people/businesses to the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce.

Micro Business Category focuses on the thriving micro business industry in the greater Fredericton area, consisting of businesses that employ three or fewer employees who work 35 plus hours per week. This award category recognizes owner-operated businesses in areas of customer service, industry participation, employer-employee participation, and community support.

Small Business Category recognizes the contribution of small businesses that employ 15 employees or less who work 35 plus hours per week. This award category recognizes businesses in areas of customer service, industry participation, employer-employee participation, employment growth, aesthetics, and community support.

Intermediate Business Category recognizes the contribution of small businesses that employ more than 15 but less than 50 who work 35 plus hours per week. This award category recognizes businesses in areas of customer service, industry participation, employer-employee participation, employment growth, aesthetics, and community support.

Large Business Category centers on larger businesses and the corporate sector of the greater Fredericton area which employ more than 50 employees who work 35 plus hours per week. This award category recognizes businesses in areas of customer service, industry participation, employer-employee participation, employment growth, aesthetics, and community support.

Entrepreneurial Achievement Category concentrates attention on the entrepreneur, the businessperson who has succeeded through innovation and risk-taking in introducing new products or services, or growing an existing product line through a unique approach. As a member in good standing of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, the recipient will demonstrate noticeable achievements based on the following criteria: new product growth, employee growth, industry recognition, innovative marketing, performance in export markets, impact on the economy of greater Fredericton, and ability to overcome adversity.

Community Impact Award recognizes the accomplishments of those organizations in the not-for-profit sector which contribute to the social and cultural well-being of the greater Fredericton area. The organization must have an established reputation for delivering a high level of programs and services.

Intelligent Community Leadership Award recognizes qualities that have contributed to Fredericton having been recognized as one of the 2008 World's Top 7 Intelligent communities. The nominee must be a member in good standing with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and may be private sector, governmental or non-profit. The organization must excel in at least two of the following categories: broadband infrastructure, knowledge workforce, innovation, digital inclusion, marketing and sustainability.

Youth Entrepreneur Award is intended to showcase a local young person(s) who has successfully launched a new full-time enterprise which has proven to be productive and viable company. The following eligibility criteria must be met for this award: 1) must have been in business no more than 3 years; 2) owner/owners must be under 35 years of age; 3) can demonstrate through good business planning a consistent growth and development pattern; 4) meets or exceeds goals; 5) must be located in Fredericton; 6) cannot be a previous winner of this award; 7) judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD).