Nominations

Category

• Business of the Year

  The Business of the Year Award recognizes a company that best demonstrates the qualities required to grow and successfully manage a business. These qualities include, but are not limited to, strong financial performance, adoption of innovative and emerging practices, community engagement, and meaningful employee recognition.

  

• New Business of the Year

  The New Business of the Year Award recognizes a company that has achieved notable growth and/or overall success within its early stages. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at least one year and no more than three years.

• Excellence in Modern Commerce Award This award recognizes an exceptional non-brick-and-mortar business that demonstrates excellence in innovation, customer experience, operational effectiveness, digital presence, and sustainable growth, while contributing positively to its industry or community.
• Community Service and Engagement Award

  To recognize and acknowledge any non-profit or charity organization that contributes outstanding service to the community.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award For its steadfast dedication to cultivating an inclusive workplace and fostering a culture where diversity truly thrives, we recognize a remarkable retailer. From training programs to accessible employment partnerships, this organization commits to ensuring every individual—regardless of background, ability, or identity—can bring their authentic self to work. It supports colleagues with disabilities through dedicated initiatives and creates spaces where meaningful contributions are valued. Its efforts extend beyond internal culture, aiming for broad community impact and inclusive service experiences.
• Business Achievement Award - 1-15 Employees

  The Business Achievement Award recognizes a company with up to 15 employees that has shown exceptional overall success. The recipient will have demonstrated strong performance in areas such as business growth, financial results, employee development, and community engagement.

• Business Achievement Award – 15+ Employees

  The Business Achievement Award honours a company with 16 or more employees that has demonstrated exceptional overall success. The recipient will have achieved notable results in business growth, financial performance, employee development, and community involvement.

• North Durham Outstanding Entrepreneur Award - over age 35 North Durham Outstanding Entrepreneur Award - under age 35. To recognize and acknowledge any individual who exhibits extraordinary entrepreneurship, energy, inspiration, leadership and/or innovation in their business pursuits in North Durham. Over 35 option.
• North Durham Outstanding Entrepreneur Award - under age 35

  North Durham Outstanding Entrepreneur Award - under age 35.

  To recognize and acknowledge any individual who exhibits extraordinary entrepreneurship, energy, inspiration, leadership and/or innovation in their business pursuits in North Durham.

• The Northern Star Award - Community Person (Excellence in Service)

  To recognize and acknowledge an exemplary employee or community member who has served the North Durham community above and beyond what is required or expected.

• North Durham Tourism & Economic Development Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism Award The winner will have a track record of excellence in the past year through increasing awareness of North Durham as a tourist destination, exceeding customer expectations, demonstrating measurable success and business sustainability, and making an exceptional contribution to promoting community betterment.

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