Business Excellence Awards

WELCOME TO THE 2010 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS!

Nominations close Wed, Dec 1 at 5 p.m.

Honouring the outstanding business achievers in our community is a priviledge for the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce and a highlight on our annual calendar.

The 2010 awards will be presented at a glittering event on January 29, 2011 at the North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre.

These awards pages will be updated regularly as nomination and voting progresses. By following the links below, you will find out everything you need to know about the awards.

• How are the winners selected?
• How do I vote? Click here for the Online Nomination Form and Click here for a downloadable Nomination Form. You can fax your forms to: 250-624-6105
• How can I be part of the Business Excellence Awards?
• What are the Award Categories?
• Who are the nominees? Check back on Dec 9.

Thank you to the 2010/2011 Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor: North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre at Chances

Diamond Media Sponsor: The Northern VIEW

Gold Sponsors:

BDC

City Furniture & Appliances

CFNR (Double Gold) Coast Prince Rupert Hotel

Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest Hecate Strait Employment Development Society Northwest Community College Northwest Science and Innovation Society Prince Rupert Grain Prince Rupert Port Authority Royal Lepage

TD Canada Trust

The Northern VIEW

Silver Sponsors:

Bandstra Transportation

Maher Terminals of Canada

Quickload CEF

 

Shutter Shack

 

Bronze Sponsor

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS VOTING PROCEDURES

Awards for 2010 will be presented at the Business Excellence Awards Gala on January 29, 2011.

The awards categories and the process for selecting the 2010 winners have been refined and improved to ensure that all organizations are eligible for nomination and to ensure fairness and clarity in the selection process.

Nominations

• Nominations open on November 15, 2010
• Any member of the community can make a nomination
• Nominations can be made on paper or online (links are available on the home page of this website). Please note:
  • Only 1 nomination per IP address will be accepted
  • Nomination forms can be obtained from the Visitor Centre or downloaded from the chamber website: www.princerupertchamber.ca
• Nominations close December 1 at 5 p.m.
• Nominations will be reviewed to ensure all nominees meet the eligibility criteria of the award for which they have been nominated

Voting

• Voting opens December 9, 2010
• Voting can be done online or on paper, as for the nomination procedure.
• Voting closes December 23 at 5 p.m.
• Winners of the Excellence in Customer Service, Volunteer Organization of the Year, and Business Newsmaker of the Year awards will be determined solely by the number of votes cast for that organization.
• Winners of other awards will be determined by a combination of the number of votes cast and a written proposal submitted by the nominees.
  • The top five nominees (vote recipients) in each category will be invited to respond to a 1-page proposal demonstrating how they meet the award criteria and why they deserve the award.
  • Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of judges and winners determined.

Nominees Reception The top five nominees in each category will be invited to attend a Nominees Reception on Thursday, January 13. The finalists (top 3) in each category will be announced.

Business Excellence Awards Gala All finalists will be showcased and winners will be presented with their awards at the Business Excellence Awards Gala on January 29, 2011.

AWARDS CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS

Business of the Year Sponsored by BDC Honours a business that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Over 25 employees; in operation for over three years)

Rookie Business of the Year Sponsored by Hecate Strait Employment Development Society Honours a business that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (In operation fewer than three years)

Small Business of the Year—Industry, Manufacturing, Trades, and Transportation Sponsored by Northwest Science and Innovation Society Honours a business in the industry, manufacturing, or transportation sectors that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees; in operation for over 3 years )

Small business of the Year—Retail Sponsored by TD Canada Trust Honours a business in the retail sector that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees; in operation for over 3 years )

Small business of the Year—Hospitality, Tourism and Service Sponsored by the Coast Prince Rupert Hotel Honours a business in the hospitality or tourism sectors that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees; in operation for over 3 years. Includes not-for -profit organizations operated by salaried staff)

Volunteer Organization of the Year Sponsored by Prince Rupert Grain Recognizes an outstanding community or charitable organization that operates primarily through the use of volunteers.

Community Involvement Award Sponsored by Community Futures Pacific Northwest Honours a business that contributes significantly to recreation, amateur sports, arts and culture, education, charitable groups and businesses development or promotion in Prince Rupert.

Business Newsmaker of the Year Sponsored by The Northern VIEW Presented to the local business, individual, or organization that has made positive business news in, or for Prince Rupert, during the year.

NOMINEES

Here are your nominees!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Be part of the awards and sponsor one of the most exciting events on the calendar!

There are many different sponsorship opportunities. Don’t hesitate to call the office for more information or clarification. DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP: ~ $5000 • Sponsor the Business Excellence Awards (BEA) • Speak on behalf of your organization at the BEA • Receive exclusive display space at the BEA • Receive 4 tickets to the BEA and Nominees’ Reception • Recognition as a Diamond Sponsor in all event promotional material/advertizing • Receive half page recognition in the Awards Program • Your organization’s name and logo in the Chamber E-News • Your organization’s name, logo, and link on the Chamber website homepage • Share in a great feeling of support for Prince Rupert’s premiere business event PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP: $1500 [See also: **Nominees’ Reception Title Sponsor] • Receive exclusive display space at the Business Excellence Awards (BEA) • Receive 2 tickets to the BEA • Be acknowledged as a Platinum Sponsor in all event promotional material/advertizing • Recognition in the Awards Evening Program • Your organization’s name and logo in the Chamber E-News • Your organization’s name and logo on the Chamber website linked to your website • Share in a great feeling of support for Prince Rupert’s premiere business event **NOMINEES’ RECEPTION TITLE SPONSOR: ($1500-$2000 depending on numbers) • Recognition in all media relating to the Nominees Reception • Recognition in all advertising for the Awards • Recognition and signage at the Nominees’ Reception • Logo in the reception and awards dinner programs • MC the Nominees’ Reception or, if you prefer, welcome and address all nominees • 4 tickets to the Nominees Reception, Jan 16, 2009 • 2 tickets to the Business Excellence Awards evening on January 31, 2009 GOLD (AWARD) SPONSORSHIP: $550 (Co-sponsorship: $350 ea) • Exclusive sponsorship of the Award • Present the Award to the winner at the Business Excellence Awards (BEA) • Your organization’s name engraved on the Award • Recognition in all print and web advertising for the Awards, including the Chamber e-news • Recognition (name and logo) in the PowerPoint vignettes at the BEA • Recognition in the Nominees Reception and Awards Gala programs • Receive 1 ticket to the BEA • Receive 1 ticket to the Nominees Reception • Share in a great feeling of support for Prince Rupert’s premiere business event SILVER SPONSORSHIP: $225 • Recognition in all print and web advertising for the Awards, including the Chamber e-news • Recognition in the Nominees Reception and Business Excellence Awards (BEA) programs • 1 ticket to the BEA • Share in a great feeling of support for Prince Rupert’s premiere business event

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP: $100 • Recognition in all web advertizing • 1 Ticket to the Nominees Reception • Recognition at the Nominees’ Reception • Recognition in both the Nominees Reception and Awards Gala programs

AND THE FINALISTS ARE …

The finalists for the 2010 Business Excellence Awards were announced January 13 at a Nominees Reception at the Museum of Northern BC. Listed in alphabetical order, the finalists for each award are:

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Canadian Fishing Company Home Hardware Northern Savings Credit Union       SMALL BUSINESS of the YEAR: RETAIL Cooks Jewellers Farwest Sport & Cycle Homework         EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE Crest Hotel Ltd. Good Times Games & Electronics Hawkair Kathy’s Hair Design       COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AWARD Cowpuccino’s Overwaitea Tim Hortons       ROOKIE BUSINESS of the YEAR Good Times Games & Electronics Gutter Brothers Stuck On Designs       BUSINESS NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR Crest Hotel Dave’s Oyster Bar Prince Rupert Port Authority

SMALL BUS of the YEAR: Trades/ Indust/ Manuf/ Transport Kristoff Trucking North Pacific Seaplanes Quickload CEF       CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD Northern Savings Credit Union Pacific U-Brew/Kerri Desjardins The Northern View       SMALL BUSINESS of the YEAR: Hospitality/ Tourism/Service Cow Bay Café Opa Sushi West Coast Launch       ABORIGINAL BUSINESS of the YEAR Grassy Bay Services Gutter Brothers H20 Adventures       VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION of the YEAR Prince Rupert Special Events Society Salvation Army SPCA

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2010 Business Excellence Awards!

Business of the year

Canadian Fishing Company

Small Business – Industry, Manufacturing, Trades & Transportation

Kristoff Trucking

Small Business – Retail

Farwest Sport & Cycle

Small Business – Hospitality, Tourism and Service

Opa Sushi

Aboriginal Business of the Year

Gutter Brothers

Rookie Business of the Year

Stuck on Desgins

Chamber Member of the Year

The Northern VIEW

Volunteer Organization of the Year

Prince Rupert Special Events Society

Excellence in Customer Service

Hawkair

Community Involvement Award

Cowpuccino’s Coffee House

Business Newsmaker of the Year

Dave’s Oyster Bar