The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is excited to open the call for nominations for 2023 Business Excellence Awards presented by Bell.
Help us celebrate business success, innovation, leadership, and contribution to our community!
The nomination process remains simple– complete the nomination form below and submit.
Step 1: Review the award categories.
Step 2: Select the Award that best fits your nominee.
Step 3: Submit your nominee’s name and/or business and tell us why you think they deserve to win.
It’s that easy!
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Mar 3rd, 2023, at 11:59PM
About Our Awards:
The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards presented by Bell recognize, celebrate, and profile the accomplishments of Member businesses and individuals. Nominees must be Members in good standing of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Award Category Criteria
Nominees must be Members in good standing of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Business Excellence – Small (1 – 10 FTE staff)
Presented to a business that exhibits true business excellence. This business has advanced in economic and/or financial growth through sales/earnings and financial management. They excel in customer service, are a leader in employment creation, diversity and inclusion, seek to continuously improve employee relations, are prominently involved in community affairs and demonstrate a commitment to quality in their operations.
Must be in business for more than 4 years. (prior to January 1, 2018). Must support a staff complement of 1 – 10 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs). Must be a Member in good standing of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Click here to view the questions and scoring for the package the nominee will be required to submit.
Business Excellence – Medium (11– 49 FTE staff)
Presented to a business that exhibits true business excellence. This business has advanced in economic and/or financial growth through sales/earnings and financial management. They excel in customer service, are a leader in employment creation, diversity and inclusion, seek to continuously improve employee relations, are prominently involved in community affairs and demonstrate a commitment to quality in their operations.
Must be in business for more than 4 years. (prior to January 1, 2018). Must support a staff complement of 11 – 49 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs). Must be a Member in good standing of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Click here to view the questions and scoring for the package the nominee will be required to submit.
Business Excellence – Large (50+ FTE staff)
Presented to a business that exhibits true business excellence. This business has advanced in economic and/or financial growth through sales/earnings and financial management. They excel in customer service, are a leader in employment creation, diversity and inclusion, seek to continuously improve employee relations, are prominently involved in community affairs and demonstrate a commitment to quality in their operations.
Must be in business for more than 4 years. (prior to January 1, 2018). Must support a staff complement of over 50 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs). Must be a Member in good standing of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Click here to view the questions and scoring for the package the nominee will be required to submit.
Business Person of the Year
Clean, Green and Beautiful
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Customer Service
Looking Good
GameChanger
New Business Excellence
Not for Profit Excellence
Quality of Life
2023 Business Excellence Awards Nominations Form
Next Steps:
Upon receipt of your nomination, the Chamber will notify nominees via email and/or by telephone. Nominees will be asked to complete an award application.
Presentation of the Awards:
Business Excellence Awards are presented at our Annual Awards Celebration in 2023. A save the date to follow.