Business Excellence Awards

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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 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.