Business Excellence Awards Gala

The Business Excellence Awards are the prestigious awards presented to the most outstanding and innovative leaders from business and the community. The Awards are a means to celebrate and showcase those individuals who have changed the economic landscape of the Eastern Shore.

The Business Excellence Awards celebrate and recognize members who have made exceptional contributions through their involvement and leadership in the community. It is a time for the business community to come together and show appreciation to those business and organizations that are shaping the Eastern Shore as one of the most promising rural regions in Atlantic Canada. The Business Excellence Awards will be presented on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Memory Lane Heritage Village in Lake Charlotte.

View the nomination criteria and nomination form below.

Business of the Year Award

For a business that has demonstrated an outstanding level of leadership in the combined areas of business performance, innovation, and positive social conscience.

• Exemplary record of business sustainability, growth and prudent financial management
• Excellent customer and/or employee relationships
• Uses an innovative approach to business growth and development
• Proactively contributes to the community and is established as a strong corporate citizen

Business Leader of the Year Award

For an individual who’s talent, vision, expertise, dedication and performance have defined them as an outstanding leader on the Eastern Shore

• Has achieved notable milestones and recognition in their field of business
• Proactively contributes to the community and is established as a strong corporate citizen
• Outstanding leadership in empowering staff and team development

Community Spirit Award

For a business or individual that demonstrates an outstanding generous spirit by way of support for community-based organizations and non profits, a commitment to social responsibility, and ultimately, a dedication to making the Eastern Shore a better place to live, work and play

Nominee eligibility

• Must have a valid business license in Nova Scotia
• Business or individual does not have to be a member of the MHACCCA to be nominated
• Must have conducted business operations within the MHACCCA catchment area for the past twelve consecutive months prior to the date of their nomination
• A company may only be selected as a finalist in one category per year but can apply for multiple categories
• A business or individual is ineligible to win the same award category more than once in three years
• All applications are accepted at the discretion of the MHACCCA and judged by an independent panel
• An award may not be issued for every category each year depending on the applications received
• A business or individual may be issued an award for a category other than the one for which they were nominated

Process

• Winners confidentially notified in advance.

To nominate a business or individual for an award, use the form below or email [email protected]:

1. The legal business name or individual name you are nominating;
2. Confirmation that the person or business you are celebrating accepts your nomination;
3. Completed submission of answers to these questions, including as much supporting detail as possible including achievements and community involvement
   • For which category are you submitting a nomination?
   • In 300 words or less, please tell us why the person or business you are nominating should be selected for a Business Excellence Award.
   • Please tell us the top 3 accomplishments that address the specific award criteria.

Nominations are now closed.