Business Excellence Awards

The North Vancouver Chamber is proud to celebrate the local businesses that go above and beyond in their commitment to business excellence. The Business Excellence Awards is an annual recognition of these successful businesses and their contributions to our economy and passion for the North Vancouver community.

“Meet the Opportunity” 

In 2022 we honour outstanding excellence in the following seven categories:
Excellence in Equity, Innovation, Sustainability, Service Excellence, Young Entrepreneur, Best Employer and Business of the Year.

The 2022 Business Excellence Awards will take place on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022.

The deadline for Nomination Submissions was

Friday, September 9th, 2022.

2022 Nominations are now CLOSED – Please try again in 2023

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Business Excellence Awards Information

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a nomination in any of the categories you must: Have been in business for a minimum of 18 months in the City or District of North Vancouver; Possess a valid business license in the City or District of North Vancouver; Demonstrate a proven sales record. Anyone is able to nominate a business or business person, and nominees do not have to be a North Vancouver Chamber member. For additional information please view our FAQ below.

Winners

You will gain recognition as a top achiever in your sector and will join leading North Vancouver companies as an outstanding member of the business community. Winners of the North Vancouver Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards will be featured in our multi-media campaign as a Business Excellence Award winner, receive a “Business Excellence Winner” badge to place on their website and be used in marketing materials, and an opportunity to place a link on their website to the NV Chamber’s.

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention businesses will be featured in our multi-media campaign as one of Business Excellence Award's Honourable Mentions, receive a commemorative certificate for your place of business, as well as a “Business Excellence Awards Honourable Mention” badge to place on your website and use in marketing materials.

Categories

In 2022, we honour outstanding excellence in the following seven categories: Excellence in Equity, Service Excellence, Sustainability, Innovation, Best Employer, Young Entrepreneur and Business of the Year. Join us in showing our respect and appreciation for the local businesses that make North Vancouver an amazing place to live, work, and play.

Service Excellence Award

The Service Excellence Award is presented to a North Vancouver business to recognize their outstanding dedication and achievement to service excellence and customer/guest satisfaction, demonstrated by: Commitment to exceptional service standards that consistently exceed customer/guest expectations; Proficiency in meeting or exceeding the changing needs of customers/guests; Preservation of high service standards through effective staff/team training and development; An exceptional “wow factor” when dealing with customers/guests, partners and stakeholders; Extends community support above and beyond their business or professional responsibilities; A commitment to diversity and inclusion in their service practices.

Sustainability Award

The Sustainability Award is presented to an exceptional North Vancouver business that exemplifies leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices and initiatives, demonstrated by: Sustained reduction or improved efficiency in waste outputs, energy usage or environmental impact of their operations; Projects, programs, processes, systems, technologies or employee engagement to reduce the environmental footprint of your business; Growth, development and leadership standards supporting sustainability which provide a role model for others to emulate; Demonstrated community leadership in establishing sustainability initiatives or standards that have become linked to the employer’s public identity; Milestones and measurable accomplishments that demonstrate effective sustainable operations.

Innovation Award

The Innovation Award is presented to a North Vancouver business to recognize development and growth through the creation or use of unique technology, products, methods or service, demonstrated by: Use of science and/or technology to create a business that is original or unique; Creation of new or existing processes, products or services that enhance their business and/or customer experience; High degree of originality, creativity and/or experimentation to design and realize the innovation; Commercialization or quantifiable growth within new and/or prevailing markets; Extends community support above and beyond their business or professional responsibilities.

Best Employer Award

The Best Employer Award is presented to a North Vancouver business in recognition of their commitment to offering exceptional workplaces for their employees, demonstrated by: Proven track record of providing programs that support the well being of their employees through health & wellness, safety, workplace diversity and community involvement initiatives; Established programs and/or services that support the challenges employees face working in North Vancouver (i.e.: transportation, housing, work/life balance, etc.); Innovation, growth, and development of new programs and services that meet the changing needs of all employees; Demonstrated leadership and commitment to employee training, development and retention strategies within the organization; Deep commitment to making the community of North Vancouver a better place for their employees to live and play. Leadership in creating and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Young Entrepreneur Award

The Young Entrepreneur Award is presented to a North Vancouver business person, under 40 years of age *, who excels in business, exemplifies leadership and exhibits strong entrepreneurial skills, demonstrated by: Exceptional initiative to assume the risk of establishing a new business; Utilization of business skills necessary for long-term success; Progressive growth within new and/or prevailing markets; Dedication and commitment to our community through their interest in leadership, peer mentoring, inclusion and personal achievement; Extends community support above and beyond their business or professional responsibilities. * Before December 31st

Business of the Year Award

The Business of the Year Award is presented to a North Vancouver business that exemplifies consistent and exceptional achievement from an overall operating perspective, demonstrated by: Proven track record of business sustainability, growth, and sound financial management; Differentiated customer service, product and value proposition; Established employment leadership standards for staff diversity, development and retention; Elevated level of business operations that encompass vision, integrity and civic responsibility; Proven milestones, achievements and/or notable recognition in their field of business; Leadership in creating and promoting diversity and inclusion; Recognized role as a strong business partner through active involvement in supporting community, charitable and civic organizations.

Excellence in Equity Award

The Excellence in Equity Award is presented to a North Vancouver business that exemplifies leadership and commitment to equitable practices and initiatives that build an inclusive workplace and community, demonstrated by: Workplace policies and hiring practices that build an equitable, inclusive workplace culture and an environment free from bias and discrimination; Workplace practices and activities that support or are developed in consultation with equity-seeking staff, communities or groups* (see below for examples); A commitment to inclusion by providing equitable access to staff training and leadership development opportunities (i.e. advancement, leadership and professional development); Promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and/or broader community; A commitment to building diversity of talent*at all levels within your workforce; Evidence of year-over-year progression and achievements in moving your business towards being more diverse and inclusive; Evidence of how activities centered on equity and inclusion have contributed to improved business performance and growth; Recognized role as a strong business partner through active involvement in supporting community, charitable and civic organizations. *Equity seeking communities, groups and individuals including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and all racialized people as well people with lived experience of exclusion based on gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, religion

FAQs

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Business Excellence Awards: Can sponsors be nominated?
Business Excellence Awards: Can franchises of large companies qualify?
Business Excellence Awards: How many years after winning can you accept a nomination or self-nominate in the same category?
Business Excellence Awards: How many consecutive years can you accept a nomination or self-nominate?
Business Excellence Awards: What is the qualifying age for the Young Entrepreneur Award?
Business Excellence Awards: Can a business accept a nomination or self-nominate in more than one category?
Business Excellence Awards: How are the finalists and winners decided?
Business Excellence Awards: How long does a business have to be in operation to be nominated or self-nominate?
Business Excellence Awards: Can businesses or young entrepreneurs nominate themselves?

Sponsorship

Opportunities are available for Business Excellence Award Champions sponsorship.  Contact us for sponsorship details: 604-987-4488

Winners

The North Vancouver Chamber is proud to celebrate the local businesses that go above and beyond in their commitment to business excellence. The Business Excellence Awards is an annual recognition of these successful businesses, and their contributions to our economy and passion for the North Vancouver community.

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