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Business Awards of Distinction

NOMINATIONS CLOSED - AUGUST 31, 2023. Thank you, the Chamber has received an overwhelming response and received a significant number of nominations across all categories.

The Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Distinction is a celebration of our business community. This year we are hosting our Business Awards of Distinction on October 19th at Elks Social Hall in Spruce Grove. Over the years, we have recognized the high standards our entrepreneurs bring to business and our awards evening takes our celebration to great heights as we let our congratulations soar in honour of our nominees and awards winners. The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber awards program acknowledges local excellence annually along with Chambers across Canada during Small Business Week. It all started out as a community gathering to recognize exceptional businesses and individuals, something that we still do today!

The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Distinction judging panel follow a strict judging process. Judges are selected on an annual basis, have no relationship with any of the nominees, do not hold any volunteer, or paid positions with the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce, and will declare any conflict of interest prior to judging. The decision of the judging panel is final.

All information submitted is strictly confidential. All persons who may come in contact with a nomination, such as the Awards Coordinator and judges, are all bound by a confidentiality agreement.

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General Eligibility Requirements

NEW for 2023: all businesses are eligible, not just members of the GPRC
Have a valid business license or development permit
Be operational for a minimum of 3 fiscal years, unless otherwise stated

Business of the Year Award of Distinction - Small Business

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Awarded in recognition of exceptional customer service, ingenuity, and leadership on a smaller scale. The Outstanding Small Business Award is given to a business with less than 10 employees. This business has transformed an idea into a successful, sustainable business by understanding their market’s key challenges, customers, and the competitive landscape. Must be at least 51% Alberta owned and operated*

Business of the Year Award of Distinction - Medium/Large Business

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Awarded to a medium/large business that offers significant economic stability within any given community often becoming a major employer and supporter to various community groups and initiatives. The business focus continues to be on supporting its customers, colleagues, and the wider community. Must be at least 51% Alberta owned and operated*

*Franchise owner(s) must reside in Alberta

Indigenous Award of Distinction

Most Promising New Business Award of Distinction

Trail Blazer Award of Distinction (Culture & Diversity)

The Rapid Riser Award of Distinction

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An organization that can demonstrate exceptional levels of growth with a strong plan for sustainable financial performance. This award is open to businesses/organizations of all sizes and recognizes businesses that have experienced exceptional growth in sales, profit, market share, jobs, or international trade.

Global Player Award of Distinction

Legacy Award of Distinction

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The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award is a highly distinguished award that recognizes an individual(s) or organization who has gone above and beyond, over a span of many years, to serve the community and help others. There is no nomination process for this award, th recipient decided by the Greater Parkland regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Municipal Awards

Expand the sections below to learn about each award and nominate a business.

Ambassador of Action Business Award presented by Town of Stony Plain

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Ambassador of Action Business Award

The Ambassador of Action Business Award is presented annually to a local business that has demonstrated growth through improvement and expansion. This award is an opportunity to profile a business that has made a significant investment not only in their business but also in the community through a new or expanded building, increase in jobs, new or improved products or services, or profile for the community.

Nominations

Do you know a business that is an Ambassador of Action in Stony Plain? Help us recognize them. Please nominate them by clicking the link below.

Eligibility

Must have a valid Town of Stony Plain business licence
Must demonstrate that in the past year, the business has:
- Invested in their building/facility
- Created new jobs
- Offered new or enhanced products or services
- Generated profile as a result of their success

Award
The Growth & Commerce Committee selects the winner. This decision is based on sustainability, innovation, contribution to the community and long-term vision. The award will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards of Distinction event on October 19.

Contact
Kaleb Brink, Economic Development Specialist
Town of Stony Plain
4905 – 51 Avenue
Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 1Y1
T: 780.963.8022
F: 780.963.2197
ecdev@stonyplain.com

Nominations close August 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM. Nominate a business for Ambassador of Action Award here.

Award of Creative Excellence presented by Town of Stony Plain

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Award of Creative Excellence

The Award of Creative Excellence is presented annually. Eligible nominees for this distinguished award can be individuals, organizations, non-profits or businesses who contribute to the growth of culture and tourism in our community.

Nominations
Nominees should possess at least one of the following attributes:

Offers cultural initiative(s) that promote(s) Stony Plain.
Encourages accessibility and inclusion to participation relating to culture or tourism.
Elevates the creative culture and identity of Stony Plain.
Partners or collaborates with local artists or artisans to promote creative industry.
Contributes to the field of local cultural planning, programs and services.
Enhances the vitality and vibrancy of the culture or tourism community.
Is a cultural or tourism ambassador for the community of Stony Plain.

Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility

Events, projects, or initiatives undertaken by an organization or non-profit must take place within Stony Plain.
Individuals nominated must be a resident of Stony Plain or be able to demonstrate that the initiative they are nominated for took place in Stony Plain or contributed to the economy of Stony Plain.
Businesses must have a valid business license from the Town of Stony Plain.
Recipients of the award will not be eligible for nomination until two years after winning.
Events, projects, or initiatives must have taken place within 18 months from the open date of nominations.

Award
The Cultural Roundtable will select the winner, with the decision being based on eligibility, contributions, and supporting material submitted on the nominee’s behalf. The award will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards of Distinction event on October 19.

Contact
Chantelle Laberge, Culture and Tourism Development Officer
Town of Stony Plain
4905 – 51 Avenue
Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 1Y1
T: 780.963.8592
culture@stonyplain.com

Nominations close August 31, 2023. Nominate a business for Award of Creative Excellence here.

Community Spirit Award presented by City of Spruce Grove

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Each year, the City of Spruce Grove Economic & Business Development department presents the Community Spirit Award to a deserving business. Community groups and residents submit nominations recognizing a local business for their financial, leadership, in-kind, or volunteerism support.

Nominations close August 31, 2022. Nominate a business for Community Spirit Award here.

Parkland County Award of Excellence Small-Medium Business

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A business with 1-49 employees
This award recognizes a small-medium business that demostrates excellence in 2023 by way of business practices, achievements and leadership in one or more of the following areas:
Innovation & Creativity
Resiliency that brought the business through the unique challenges of 2023 including inflation, labour shortages and supply chain challenges
Healthy workplace practices and programs
Outstanding customer service
Community service
Businesses must either be located in Parkland County, or have a portion of their operations located in Parkland County

Nominations close August 31, 2023. Nominate a business on the Chamber's website.

Parkland County Award of Excellence Large Business

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- A business with 50+ employees
- This award recognizes a small-medium business that demostrates excellence in 2023 by way of business practices, achievements and leadership in one or more of the following areas:
- Innovation & Creativity
- Resiliency that brought the business through the unique challenges of 2023 including inflation, labour shortages and supply chain challenges
- Healthy workplace practices and programs
- Outstanding customer service
- Community service
- Businesses must either be located in Parkland County, or have a portion of their operations located in Parkland County
Nominations close August 31, 2023. Nominate a business on the Chamber's website.