Nominations

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• Alf Bennie Award 2024 Named after our first President of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, the Alf Bennie Award recognizes an individual in the community who has made a difference either through volunteering or community involvement. The recipient of this award has made a difference in the community. Sometimes these differences are planned actions, and other times they are spontaneous actions. Either way, the award winner has contributed through their deeds or actions and has affected the lives of the people they have come in contact with.

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• Collaboration is Key (Partnership & Community) 2024 *NEW* This award recognizes the vital importance of working together to boost our economy and wider community. This award will be given to a business that has consistently demonstrated outstanding commitment to community, and/or created unique partnerships in the business community. The successful nominee gives back through volunteering or other means of contribution to the community, and/or consistently collaborates with other businesses and organizations.

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• Customer First 2024 Retail and Service Sectors-Candidates for this category can be independent business owners or franchise owners who have demonstrated a significant commitment to positive business development in a retail business or service-related operation. These include creative marketing, sales, client service, human resources, etc., and are viewed by peers as being a leader in business excellence.

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• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2024 The finalists in this category have demonstrated exceptional diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace, including leadership in hiring and retaining newcomers, people with visible and non-visible disabilities and visible minorities, and have given them the necessary training, wages and support to successfully transition to the workforce. The criteria to select a finalist also includes how they have helped individuals and their families in other ways – outside the workplace – to integrate into the community.

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• Environmental Sustainability 2024 *NEW* Leamington District business owners understand that while growth and profitability are the keys to success, they must also do their part to protect the environment and consider broader society in how they manage their operations. Many local leaders are increasing their focus on climate and environmental sustainability by making conscious choices in all facets of their business — for the betterment of Leamington Area businesses and beyond.

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• Excellence in Food Service 2024 Candidates for this category can be independent business owners, franchise owners, or organizations that provide catering and meals and have demonstrated excellence in food services. These businesses cater to their customers and aid in promoting other businesses within our area.

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• Grow South Essex 2024 The South Essex area boasts many businesses ranging from greenhouse operations to vineyards to field farming to flowers to fishing. Many of the products produced in this area are distributed throughout Canada, exported to the United States and beyond. These local businesses deserve to be recognized for the innovative approach to the local industry.

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• Hospitality & Tourism 2024 The nominee will be a business that has demonstrated excellence in the areas of hospitality and tourism and has played a vital role in the growth of its sector. The business should demonstrate the critical success factors that have played a role in its success including employee relations, economic development/investment, business growth, and contributions to the community. This local business goes above and beyond providing extraordinary customer service and recognizes the importance of hospitality in the area as well as serving the community. Examples include wineries, restaurants, hotels, tourist attractions, golf courses, etc.

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• Industrial/Manufacturing Excellence 2024 Leamington and surrounding area boast several leading industries. Many of them enjoy global recognition and respect. They provide employment, stability and an enhanced quality of life for many Leamington and area residents.

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• INNOVATE | HER (Women in Business) 2024 *NEW* This award recognizes the achievements and contributions of women leaders in our community. This award will be given to a woman-led business that has demonstrated innovation, determination, and commitment to community. The successful nominee exhibits a strong commitment to supporting and empowering other women leaders in their pursuit of excellence in Leamington and surrounding business community.

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• Innovation 2024 Entrepreneur of Any Age -without imagination and a willingness to take risks, many of the innovative products and valuable services in today's marketplace would not exist. These finalists have created a new and unique business concept or have applied innovative improvements to existing processes, products, or services. The entrepreneur takes a vision and turns it into a profitable reality. This award recognizes someone from the community who exemplifies the qualities of the business visionary.

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• Positive Professional 2024 Professional Sector – Candidates for this category include lawyers, doctors, accountants, etc. that operate their business by promoting their business with a passion and positive community mindset.

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• Small Business Excellence 1-9 2024 The small business sector encompasses a variety of businesses that make up our community. In recognition of a small business showing excellence in some or all of the following categories: new or innovative product or service, quality of merchandise.

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• Small Business Excellence 10 -50 2024 ?Scotiabank The small business sector encompasses a variety of businesses that make up our communities. In recognition of a small business showing excellence in some or all of the following categories: new or innovative product or service, quality of merchandise/customer service, job creation, growth potential, market served and community involvement.

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• Young Professional of the Year 2024 The nominee will be a young professional/entrepreneur who is ‘on the rise'. Nominees will be 35 years of age and under at the time of nomination and will demonstrate a proven commitment to our community through outstanding scholarship, achievements, and community involvement. The recipient must demonstrate innovative thinking, exemplary leadership qualities, commitment to making a difference, ability to engage and inspire others, and must act as a positive role model to his/her peers and colleagues. In addition, the nominee will demonstrate significant growth potential as a future leader in our communities.

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