Award Categories and Criteria
Business of the Year (1-9 Employees & 10+ employees) – Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Awarded to two businesses (1- 9 employees and 10+ employees) who exhibit excellence in their respective industries and embody the spirit of the business community. Nominees in this category excel in various aspects, including creating an exceptional work environment, consistently delivering a superb customer service experience, showcasing innovation to surpass customer needs and expectations, all while achieving astonishing business performance. Business of the Year nominees also prioritize community investment as a fundamental core value and excel in fostering valuable relationships with customers, employees, as well as other community leaders and stakeholders who share the same core values.
Community Impact Award – Sponsorship Opportunity Available
Awarded to a business, organization, or individual that prioritizes community investment as a fundamental core value, showcasing their unwavering commitment to enriching our community through leadership. Nominees in this category epitomize a profound sense of community-mindfulness and generosity, as evidenced by their significant contributions of time, expertise, and resources aimed at enhancing and fostering the growth of our community.
Outstanding Customer Service Award – Sponsorship Opportunity Available
Awarded to a business that exemplifies an unwavering commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction. Nominees in this category consistently deliver an exceptional customer service experience and demonstrate remarkable success in fostering and nurturing strong customer relationships.
Business Leader of the Year – Sponsorship Opportunity Available
is awarded to a founder, owner, CEO, president or senior executive of a company/companies who exhibit business leadership and vision and displays a commitment to the community.
Young Entrepreneur Award – Sponsored by Community Futures Peace Country
Recognizes outstanding achievement by a young entrepreneur (under 35) who best exemplify the qualities of effective leadership, innovatively applies know-how and excellent potential for growth; that shows a high level of social, cultural, environmental awareness and a demonstrated commitment to the wider community; that engages in continuous learning or other improvement opportunities designed to advance the economic, social, and environmental prospective of the enterprise. Recipient must be 35 or under as of Dec 31 2024.
Marketer of the Year – Sponsorship Opportunity Available
Recognizes a business or organization that develops and implements successful marketing strategies that have a demonstrated impact on business outcomes and showcases excellence, innovation, and originality in traditional or new-media marketing.