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The Business of the Year award honours an outstanding business that exemplifies leadership, creativity, innovation, performance, and benevolence. It honours companies that excel across all facets of operations while making positive economic and social impacts. Key criteria for nomination include: Operating for at least 5 years, demonstrating sustainability and longevity in the market. The business must showcase excellence in production, marketing, sales, quality control, customer service, human resources, and financial management. Industry peers should view nominees as leaders practicing ethical, forward-thinking business strategies.

Please complete the fields below before submitting for judging. Include as much information as possible about your business and why you should be chosen as the winning entry. Judges will have no prior knowledge about your business.

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The Community Impact award honours a local business that has been a leader in finding ways of doing business while also doing good for our community beyond their regular business practices. They see community investment as a core component of their values and demonstrate community-mindedness. The finalists in this category are collaborative, and inclusive and find creative ways to become involved in community events, activities, and projects. They help make our community better by delivering great customer service and supporting their employee team.

Please complete the fields below before submitting for judging. M Include as much information as possible about your business and why you should be chosen as the winning candidate. Judges will have no prior knowledge about your business.

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The Entrepreneur of the Year Award, honours an individual or company that has demonstrated extraordinary and significant entrepreneurial success in growing a business. These entrepreneurs have created a company that has grown, and in turn, created jobs that boost the economy and inspire others with their vision, leadership, and achievement. The finalists in the category have been operating within the community for at least one year but less than five years. They are profitable and have demonstrated growth, innovation, ethical business practises, and leadership in their industry sector.

Please complete the fields below before submitting for judging. Make sure to include as much information as possible about your business and why you should be chosen as the winning candidate. Judges will have no prior knowledge about your business.

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The Solopreneur of the Year Award honours an individual business owner (operating with no staff) who is a community leader who has been successful in building their own business, while helping other companies succeed, and has taken a very active role in contributing to the Carleton Place & District community. The finalists in this category are solo operators who are seen as leaders in the community, leaders in their field, and leaders in business.

Please complete the fields below before submitting for judging. Make sure to include as much information as possible about your business and why you should be chosen as the winning candidate. Judges will have no prior knowledge about your business.

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The Team of the Year /Employee of the Year award recognizes a team or individual nominated by their peers who clearly demonstrates loyalty, exceptional performance and overall contribution to their organization. The individual or team has provided a significant impact to their company through high-quality work, and outstanding performance and is a well-respected role model to others. Employers should complete the fields below before submitting for judging.

Please make sure to include as much information as possible about your team/employee and why they should be chosen as the winning candidate. Judges will have no prior knowledge about your business or team.

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