Business Excellence Awards
Finalists and winners are decided by the independent Judging Committee.
Yes, you need to have proof of a valid business license from the City of Chilliwack.
No, all nominees must be located in the City of Chilliwack
Minimum of 12 months
Yes, self-nominations are welcome.
Information
Please be sure to checkout the Business Excellence information sheet.
Award Criteria
The Business of the Year Award:
The Business of the Year Award is presented to a business that has been in operation for three years or more.
Recognizes a business that has made significant contributions to the economic health of the community, including financial contributions, business growth, and the introduction of new or innovative product(s) or service(s); employee development; sound or innovative business practices; community service; and customer service.
The Manufacturing Award:
The Manufacturing Award recognizes local manufacturing plants (or sites) that have demonstrated excellence in their operations. The primary focus of the award is to acknowledge continuous improvement, best practices, creativity and innovation.
The Professional Service Award:
The Professional Service Award is presented to a business professional or organization that provides his/her customers with specialized service; who exemplifies innovation, professionalism, honesty and integrity; including (but not restricted to) lawyers, physicians, health professionals, veterinarians, accountants, and management consultants. Evidence of a customer focused culture which permeates the whole business.
The Not-for-profit / Service Club of the Year Award
This award recognizes a community organization that has made a significant contribution to the overall health and livability of Chilliwack. The winning organization makes a significant impact that improves the economic, medical, educational or financial health of individuals in our community; impacts people through enabling and empowering individuals to improve their knowledge and skills toward greater quality of life; benefits the under served, underrepresented or disaffected members of the community, including children, seniors and those in poverty; and has high quality treatment of employees and members of the public. Must be a registered charity to be eligible.
The Sustainability Excellence Award
The Sustainability Excellence Award is presented to a leader in environmental and sustainable practices. The awarded business will also be featured on the sustainability business website of the City of Chilliwack. Business sustainability is about creating more goods and services with less use of resources, waste and pollution.
The New Business of the Year Award:
The New Business of the Year Award is presented to a business operating for more than 1 year and less than 3 years, that has gained an expanding positive reputation and demonstrates excellence in innovation management, marketing, customer services and integrity.
Agricultural Producer Excellence Award:
The Agricultural Producer Excellence Award is presented to a farming or food processing business that has distinguished itself and shown leadership by promoting the betterment of agriculture and food production in our community. This award will be presented to a business that has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of agricultural production and/or food processing in Chilliwack, be it plant or animal product
Development Excellence Award
The development excellence award is presented to a developer, builder, contractor or consulting firm for their unique contribution to a development project of superior design and implementation. Subject projects should enhance and provide long term value to the Chilliwack community. Judges will give special attention to innovative development concepts and the community-minded approach of the nominee business.
The Recreation, Leisure & Hospitality Excellence Award:
The Recreation, Leisure & Hospitality Excellence Award is presented to a business or organization which has made a difference in the development of tourism in our area, offers unique programming or activities, exemplifies customer service, innovation and creativity and will continue to demonstrate excellence in the field.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
A person, UNDER the AGE of 40 **NEW in 2019** who has organized and assumed the risk of a business locally which has been open for at least 12 months. An Entrepreneur is defined as a person who has the unique skills and exceptional initiative to establish a business venture
The Inclusive Employer Excellence Award
The inclusive employer excellence award is presented to a business that, through their leadership and efforts, have made a difference in employing people with disabilities. Giving people with disabilities a better chance at more years of employment and making an income.
The Aboriginal Business of the Year Award:
This award celebrates the accomplishments of the Chilliwack Aboriginal business sector and its contributions to the economy of our community. Businesses must be at least 51% aboriginal owned and operated. The Aboriginal Business of the Year Award recognizes business achievement and the entrepreneurial spirit and efforts that contribute to the economic well-being of our area. Businesses like this one, increase the employment of aboriginal people; provides learning or training opportunities to aboriginal people and businesses and shows a commitment to the community.
The Retail Excellence Award
The retail excellence award is presented to a retail business that exemplifies excellence in performance, customer service, leadership, innovation, management and marketing. It is widely respected throughout Chilliwack for its achievements and community engagement.
Dining Excellence Award
The Dining Excellence Award is presented to a dine in restaurant that has Made an outstanding contribution to Chilliwack’s culinary landscape. They set standards for creating dining experiences that delight the senses. The Restaurant inspires others through creativity, knowledge and passion as well as practices the highest standards of food quality and safety.
Chamber Award/Community Engagement or Citizen
The Chamber Award is presented to an organization for Outstanding Community Engagement and was established to recognize and encourage exceptional activities such as, but not limited to, volunteerism, community-based learning or research, outreach, partnerships, and curricular engagement.
The Stan Rogers Legacy Award:
The Stan Rogers Legacy Award is presented annually to a Chilliwack Business leader for making a broad and substantial impact in our community.
This award recognizes an individual’s leadership in promoting non-profit causes and organizations.
The nominee’s activities are centered in the Chilliwack area. Recognition will be given for leadership and performance for work above and beyond his/her paid profession. The nominee should have participated in a broad scope of activities over the course of more than three years. Applications will be evaluated in the following areas: contribution to the local community, diversity of contribution, longevity of contributions and benefit to the community.
This is not an award for a single event no matter how well it was executed. The nominee does not need to be a member of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce. Nominations are open to the public.