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The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 45th annual Business Excellence Awards event.

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Business Excellence Awards nominations open

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 3:27 PDT, Mon June 6, 2022

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Nominations are open for the Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s 45th annual Business Excellence Awards.

The awards recognize outstanding businesses of all sizes—from large corporations to solo entrepreneurs—at a gala evening each November. People can submit nominations and help celebrate the best of Richmond’s business community.

A business does not have to be a member of the Richmond chamber to be nominated; the only requirement is a valid City of Richmond business license.

Award finalists and recipients are chosen by a task force of independent judges, comprised of experienced professionals and business owners. Finalists and recipients are selected based on the strength of the nomination package they submit and in-person interviews with judges.

The deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. on Aug. 25. Finalists will be announced in October.

Award categories:

Small Business of the Year

Honours a business with one to 10 full time employees that demonstrates continual business growth and leadership and operates with integrity and passion, while being committed to the wellbeing of all employees and the wider community.

Mid-Size Business of the Year

Honours a business with 11 to 50 full time employees that demonstrates business excellence as a noteworthy employer, with a focus on financial success and a superior business model.

Large Business of the Year

Honours a noteworthy enterprise with more than 50 full time employees that leads with vision and has demonstrated continued success.

Business Leadership of the Year

Honours a business that demonstrates sound business practices, leadership in their industry, and a positive impact on the Richmond community. The business provides inspiration and acts as a role model for other businesses in employment and industry standards.

Innovative Enterprise of the Year

Honours a business that demonstrates the use of innovation to create a significant positive impact on society. The business displays vision in the development and launching of new technologies, products, and/or services and demonstrates the ability to take risks.

Green Business of the Year

Honours a business that demonstrates leadership with its sustainable business practices.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Honours an entrepreneur under the age of 40 who excels in business, exemplifies leadership and entrepreneurial skills, and demonstrates exceptional vision that contributes to business success.

New Business of the Year

Honours a newly founded, independent business that is achieving outstanding business performance in a short period of time, demonstrates exceptional promise for continued growth, and serves as an inspiration for other new businesses. The business must be three years or less from the date of incorporation or the first day of operation.

Outstanding Workplace of the Year

Honours a business that excels while demonstrating a commitment to the physical, intellectual, and emotional support of employees through the work environment, benefits, vacation and paid time off, performance management, training and skills development, and community involvement.

Association of the Year

Honours an incorporated, not-for-profit society that demonstrates organizational leadership and measurable success, as defined by the organization, in achieving its mandate.

For more information, visit: https://richmondbea.awardify.io/