New Business Award

Penticton Chamber 36th Annual Business Excellence Awards | Penticton Chamber of Commerce

Description

🌟Are you aware of a recently established business that has demonstrated remarkable growth, innovation, and success? *Business must be in operation 3 years or less as of Sept 1, 2023. *Non Profit ineligible for this award.

Requirements

The New Business Award celebrates the achievements of a recently established business that has been operating for less than three years as of September 1, 2023. This award recognizes outstanding business performance achieved within a short period and serves as an inspiration for other new businesses.

Non-profit organizations are not eligible for this award.

To be eligible for the New Business Award, a business must meet the following criteria:

  • Promise for Continued Growth: The business demonstrates potential for continued growth and success in the future. It has shown early signs of establishing a strong foundation and has strategies in place to sustain its growth trajectory.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: The business exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit characterized by innovation, risk-taking, and adaptability. It demonstrates a willingness to explore new opportunities, challenge the status quo, and think creatively to overcome obstacles.
  • Connection to the Penticton Community: The business actively engages with and contributes to the Penticton community. It demonstrates a genuine connection to the local community through partnerships, collaborations, or support of community initiatives.
  • Reputation for Integrity and Customer Service: The business is working diligently to establish a reputation for integrity and a high level of customer service. It prioritizes building trust with its customers, delivering exceptional experiences, and maintaining ethical business practices.
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Organization Profile 15.0%
Success Factors 25.0%
Customer Service 15.0%
Community Impact 8.0%
Workplace Culture 10.0%
Partnerships & Collaborations 12.0%
Improvement & Innovation 10.0%
Supporting Documents 5.0%