AWARD CRITERIA

New Business of the Year: Must have been in business less than two years, have good growth potential , demonstrates excellent customer service and contributes to the business community as a whole.

Small Business of the Year (10 and under employees): Nine of ten enterprises in Canada are classified as small business making them a mainstay of the Canadian economy. This award category recognizes businesses that have demonstrated continual business excellence through positive growth: industry participation, employer-employee participation, employment growth and have exemplified superior customer service and community support.

Large Business of the Year (over 10 employees): Must have demonstrated continual business excellence through positive growth: industry participation, employer-employee participation and employment growth. The nominee must have exemplified superior customer service, community support and have embraced an outstanding commitment to quality.

Tourism Business of the Year: Must be in one of the following categories: Accommodations, Attractions, Meeting Facilities, Recreation Facilities or Meeting & Event Planners. They must demonstrate an interest in growing tourism in our communities.

Best Restaurant of the Year: For restaurants of any size, whether in pubs, hotels or stand-alone establishments and must show excellence in quality of food, service and management.

Community Support-Non Profit Organization of the Year: Must be a non-profit organization or community group that provides significant support for community events or activities through volunteer hours or financial donations.

Citizen of the Year: Must live or work in Kanata, Goulbourn or West Carleton. Please ensure you indicate on the nomination form the geographical area in which you believe the individual resides or works in and reasons why you are nominating the individual.

Health & Wellness Business of the Year: Business or organization demonstrates a commitment to excellence helping their clientele achieve a total well being of body, mind and spirit. This business strives to ensure their patrons reach and maintain a healthy lifestyle through mental or physical well being, nutritional education and maintenance