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• Commercial Development or Renovation In recognition of either the business/property owner or the contractor for a project showing excellence in overall visual impact or distinctiveness, innovative design and/or commitment to heritage, a commitment to the environment and community involvement. The project should serve as a showcase for the skilled trades, as well as a model to the community.

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• Customer First In recognition of a business or organization that demonstrates exceptional customer service and ongoing employee training in that regard. They are able to provide examples of being friendly, honest, innovative, and approachable, and have community involvement.

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• Employer of the Year In recognition of a business or organization that exemplifies excellence in its employee focus, which could include: job creation, diversity of hiring, training & support programs, morale initiatives, recognition & reward programs, workplace wellness, and a commitment to professional and personal development, as well as community involvement.

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• Entrepreneurial Spirit In recognition of a small business or organization, with fewer than 50 employees, showing excellence in any of the following: new or innovative product or service, quality of merchandise/customer service, job creation, growth potential, market served and community involvement.

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• Farm Family of the Year In recognition of a farm family demonstrating good farming practices, an interest in the farming community, and interest and participation by the family in its operation.

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• Green Initiatives In recognition of a business or organization that shows commitment to environmental sustainability through tangible and measurable steps.

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• Health & Wellness In recognition of a business or organization that promotes wellness and vitality in our community by providing ongoing internal training and educating and inspiring individuals and the community at large, to achieve optimal health, and has community involvement.

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• Hospitality In recognition of an accommodation and/or food business or organization demonstrating commitment to excellence in hospitality/customer service, staff knowledge, quality and consistency of product, signage, marketing & promotion, accessibility, and community involvement.

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• Local Focus In recognition of a business or organization with significant local focus in their enterprise, be it through utilizing local products or services, and/or selling or showcasing local products as well as their community involvement.

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• Marketing & Promotion In recognition of a business or organization, their in-house designer, or a Marketing, Design or Communications Company who has created a multi-media, marketing, or design campaign, that has been outstanding, innovative and noticeable, raising awareness and increasing business for its client, or itself, and has community involvement.

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• Micro Business (fewer than 5 employees) In recognition of a small business or organization that has demonstrated significant business achievement, growth, and/or other significant business milestones in the past year, as well as community involvement.

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• Not-For-Profit In recognition of a Not-for-Profit organization that exemplifies excellence and/or growth in programs and services, volunteer management (recruitment, training, recognition, etc), fundraising initiatives, transparency/disclosure, strategic partnerships, and marketing & promotion; and is innovative.

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• Professional Services In recognition of a business or organization showing excellence in the provision of services that are regulated by a provincial regulatory body, such as legal, medical, financial, real estate, etc. Judges' considerations include: business growth, market development, customer service, professionalism and integrity, marketing and promotion, and community involvement.

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• Retail In recognition of a business or organization showing commitment to innovation and excellence in retail, including: staff knowledge, consideration of merchandising, store design and/or online presence, customer service, marketing & promotion and community involvement.

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• Skilled Trades In recognition of a business or organization showing excellence, which could include: trade skills development, quality craftsmanship, outstanding service, excellence in innovation in product or service, sustainable financial performance or market/product development and community involvement. The skilled trades include a variety of occupations, such as chef, hairstylist, carpenter, plumber, electrician, and arborist.

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• Tourism In recognition of a business or organization that has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in attracting tourists to the Peterborough and the Kawarthas area. Considerations include: guest services, marketing/unique promotions, quality of facilities, signage, and staff/volunteer knowledge.

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