Awards

The Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for these two awards.

Business of the Year (Company Award)

This award recognizes a company or organization for special accomplishments in one or more areas including:

• Environmental consciousness,
• Product research and development,
• Marketing innovation,
• Increased sales,
• Business development/turnaround,
• Employee relations,
• Product service/quality.

The business demonstrates good business ethics, excels in customer service and demonstrates good corporate citizenship.

Entrepreneur of the Year (Individual Award)

This award recognizes an individual in the business community who best personifies hard work, dedication, initiative and innovation, and creativity in operating their business. The recipient is recognized for displaying good business ethics, providing superior customer service and demonstrates their commitment to the local community.

Awards Criteria

• Nominations must be received by November 10, 2009.
• Nominations can be made by anyone in the community.
• Nominees must be members of the Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members can be found in the Stay, Play, Dine and Shop areas of this website.
• Nominees may be nominated in more than one category subject to eligibility criteria.
• All nominations must include a brief comment describing why you nomiated the business/organization or individual for the award, using the Nomination Form.
• The awards committee may contact the nominator for clarification or additional information.
• Winners will be announced at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, normally held in November.