Retail
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Staff Knowledge |
| Consideration of Merchandising |
| Store Design and/or Online Presence |
| Customer Service |
| Marketing and Promotion |
| Community Involvement |
Tourism
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Commitment to Excellence in Attracting Tourists |
| Guest Services |
| Marketing/Unique Promotions |
| Quality of Facilities |
| Signage |
| Staff/Volunteer Knowledge |
Hospitality
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Commitment to Excellence in Hospitality/Customer Service |
| Staff Knowledge |
| Quality & Consistency of Product |
| Quality & Consistency of Signage |
| Quality & Consistency of Marketing and Promotion |
| Accessibility |
| Community Involvement |
Local Focus
Description
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.
Criteria
| Describe Company Operations and Customers |
| Utilizing Local Products or Services and/or Selling or Showcasing Local Products |
| Community Involvement |
Customer First
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| What is unique and/or exceptional about your business with respect to customer service? |
| Ongoing Employee Training |
| Customer Testimonials |
| Community Involvement |
Not-For-Profit
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Programs and Services |
| Volunteer Management |
| Fundraising initiatives |
| Transparency/Disclosure |
| Strategic Partnerships |
| Marketing & Promotion |
| Being Innovative |
Skilled Trades
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Trade Skills Development |
| Quality Craftsmanship |
| Outstanding Service |
| Excellence in Innovation in Product or Service |
| Sustainable Financial Performance or Market/Product Development |
| Community Involvement |
Employer of the Year
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Job Creation |
| Diversity of Hiring |
| Training and Support Programs |
| Morale Initiatives |
| Recognition & Rewards Programs |
| Workplace Wellness |
| Commitment to Professional and Personal Development |
| Community Involvement |
Health & Wellness
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Ongoing Internal Training |
| Educating and Inspiring Individuals and the Community at Large to Achieve Optimal Health |
| Community Involvement |
Professional Services
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Business Growth |
| Market Development |
| Customer Service |
| Professionalism and Integrity |
| Marketing and Promotion |
| Community Involvement |
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| New or Innovative Product/Service |
| Quality of Merchandise/Customer Service |
| Job Creation |
| Growth Potential |
| Market Served |
| Community Involvement |
Marketing & Promotion
Description
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.
Requirements
• Project must have been completed within the last year (May 22, 2023 - May 22, 2024).
• Please include samples images of your work.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Campaign Details and Scope |
| Outstanding, Innovative and Noticeable |
| Raised Awareness |
| Increased Business |
| Community Involvement |
| Upload sample images of your work. |
Business Citizen of the Year
Description
In recognition of a lifetime of achievement of a member of the business community.
Requirements
• Must be a resident of the Peterborough City/County Community;
• Has played a significant role in the business community; and
• Has involvement in the broader community.
As the Chamber of Commerce is a business-to-business organization, the role that a nominee for the Business Citizen of the Year Award has had in the business community is extremely important. The Chamber of Commerce also recognizes the importance of volunteerism within the broader community.
Please note: If you have nominated someone in this category in the past and they were not selected, feel free to nominate them again this year.
Please complete this form in its entirety. Nominators are strongly encouraged to provide as much detail as possible in each section, and to include supporting documentation (e.g., letters of support, newspaper articles, etc.). Unlike other categories, Business Citizen of the Year nominations will not be forwarded to those nominated for review and further completion.
Criteria
| Why this person should be nominated |
| Background |
| Community Involvement |
| Business Involvement |
| Chamber or Trade Involvement |
| Volunteerism |
COPY - Marketing & Promotion
Description
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.
Requirements
• Project must have been completed within the last year (May 22, 2023 - May 22, 2024).
• Please include samples images of your work.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Campaign Details and Scope |
| Outstanding, Innovative and Noticeable |
| Raised Awareness |
| Increased Business |
| Community Involvement |
| Upload sample images of your work. |
Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year
Description
Profiling the achievements of an immigrant entrepreneur who shows excellence in business leadership, demonstrates positive customer service and reliability, and has some involvement in the broader community. We look for compelling stories that embody the entrepreneurial spirit.
Requirements
The Nominee must:
• Be a resident of Peterborough (City or County); and
• Have been born outside of Canada.
Previous recipients are not eligible.
Previous Recipients:
2023: Imad Mahfouz & Hashem Yakan (Levantine Grill)
2022: Faheem Mohammadzada (Brothers Pizza)
2021: Rosie Salcido-Schmidt (Faces by 2, Avocado Designs)
2020: Gill & Nick Exton of Canoe and Paddle, Stuff, and Stuff'd Bakery & Ice Cream
2019: Mohammad Alftih & Randa Kharboutly [(OMG) Oasis Mediterranean Grill]
2018: Martin Carbajal of La Mesita Restaurante
2017: Andressa Lacerda
2016: Nigina Azimova & Khaja Humayon Sidiqi of Ariyana Middle Eastern Food
Criteria
| Excellence in business leadership and entrepreneurship |
| Positive customer service and reliability |
| Community involvement and contribution |
| Why they should be nominated |
Commercial Development or Renovation
Description
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.
Requirements
• The project must have been completed within the past 2 years (May 22, 2022 – May 22, 2024).
• Before & after pictures are highly recommended.
Criteria
| Nature of the Project |
| Overall Visual Impact of Design |
| Innovative Design and/or Commitment to Heritage |
| Commitment to Environment |
| Serves as a Showcase of the Skilled Trades and a Model to the Community |
| Community Involvement |
Micro Business (fewer than 5 employees)
Description
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.
Criteria
| Company Operations and Customers |
| Significant Business Achievement |
| Significant Growth |
| Significant Business Milestones in Past Year |
| Community Involvement |
4-Under-40 Profiles in memory of Kathy Windrem
Description
The ‘4-under-40' Profile Program is designed to recognize individuals in our community who are under the age of 40 and who are making their mark in the Peterborough area. Their individual achievements may be recognized through business success, community involvement and/or contributions to the not-for-profit sector. We strive for balance, ensuring a diverse group of finalists to profile in terms of business niches, gender, and ethnic background. We look for compelling stories that highlight business and community leadership.
Requirements
• Individuals can be nominated by their peers or through self nomination.
• Must be an employee or business owner in the City/County of Peterborough.
• Individuals (or their respective business) do not have to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 39 as of the current calendar year.
• Letters of Support are strongly encouraged and should focus on the award criteria.
• Previous recipients are not eligible.
Previous Recipients
2023: Ashley Bonner, Ashley Flynn, Lauren Hunter, Laura Montague
2022: Dr. Nicole Edgar, Michael Gallant, Chad Hogan, Caitlin Smith
2021: Jessica Dalliday (posthumous), Faith Dickinson, Joon Kim, Lyle Saunders
2020: Kemi Akapo, Waleed Dabbah, Shawn Morey, Rosalea Terry
2019: Dr. Vipin Grover, Brooke Hammer, Grace Reynolds, Nicole Truman
2018: Reem Ali, Mike D'Alessandro, Nicole Gagliardi, Andressa Lacerda
2017: Jason Chessar, Yvonne Lai, Craig Mortlock, Catia Skinner
2016: Mike Doherty, Adam Noble, Brianna Salmon, Michael VanDerHerberg
2015: Paul Bennett, Andy Curnew, Brenda Tapp, Heather Watson
2014: Robert Gauvreau, Hajni Hoss, Jason Stabler, Brenda Tapp
Criteria
| 100-Word Description |
| Business Involvement |
| Extraordinary impact |
| Leadership & Integrity |
| Recognition for Contributions |
