New Business of the Year

2026 Business Excellence Awards: Celebrating Business Brilliance in North Durham | North Durham Chamber

Description

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.

Requirements

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.

The new business will:

- Have operated for at least one year and no more than three years

- Demonstrate exceptional growth and promise within the early stages of operation 

- Show innovation, creativity, and a strong entrepreneurial vision 

-  Deliver outstanding products, services, or customer experiences 

- Contribute positively to the local community or industry 

 - Exhibit strong leadership, adaptability, and business resilience 

- Build a solid foundation for long-term success and sustainability

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Age 20.0%
Promise 15.0%
Vision 10.0%
Quality 15.0%
Impact 15.0%
Leadership 10.0%
Long Term Success 15.0%