Business Excellence Awards
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
The Arnold’s Cove Area Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards program recognize member businesses and organizations, whose achievements or community involvement, have made significant contributions to the economic and social well-being of the region served by the
ACA Chamber of Commerce
2023 Award Winners
Small Business Excellence Award:
AC Autoparts
Chamber's Choice Award:
Icewater Seafoods
Isthmus of Avalon Impact Award:
Locke's Electrical
New Business of the Year Award:
ABO-Wind
Employee of the Year Award:
Jeannie Hobbs
The Rising Star Award:
Braya Renewable Fuels
AWARD CATEGORIES
We celebrate our valued business members and their accomplishments.
Below are the categories businesses can be nominated for.
Small Business Excellence Award
Presented to a Business or Organization that:
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Delivers a high-quality product or service
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Contributes to the economic development of the region
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Is recognized as a good employer
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Has become a positive regional ambassador through its activities
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Is a recognized leader in its field
New Business of the Year Award
Will be presented to a business in operation less than five years that:
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Demonstrates a clear understanding of the needs of its client base and provides them in a meaningful way
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Has adopted solid business principles to develop a firm business foundation
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Has developed a loyal customer base
The Rising Star
Award
Presented to a business or entrepreneur in operation 10 years or less, that:
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Owns and operates a financially successful and growing business
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Demonstrates a firm understanding of solid business principles
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Contributes to the area’s economic development
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Is a future community business leader
Isthmus of Avalon Impact Award
Presented to a Business or Organization that creates a positive social, cultural or economic impact on the region by:
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Contributing personal or employee volunteer time to the community
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providing financial support to other organizations through sponsorship or donations
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encouraging economic development and well-being in the community through the provision of services that help others
Employee of the Year
Award
Presented to an individual, nominated by his/her employer who may or may not be in a customer-facing position but:
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Demonstrates company values on a daily basis
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through word or deed, supports the company's mission and other members of the team
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continually strives to deliver quality work which will enhance the company's success
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is a positive company ambassador on and off the job
Chamber's Choice
Award
Presented to a business or employee who:
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delivers outstanding customer service
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provides a service that addresses the community needs and wants
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is an outstanding corporate or community citizen
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contributes to the economic success of business community
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supports initiatives of Arnold's Cove area Chamber of Commerce
Nomination Criteria
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anyone can nominate a business or individual for an award
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The nominee must be a member in good standing with the Arnold's Cove Area Chamber of Commerce
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Businesses/individuals may be nominated in more than one category
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Nominations will stand for 3 years going forward
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Nominations are accepted annually until August 31st
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Awards are presented during a Professional Development Day/Gala Dinner hosted annually by the Arnold's Cove Area Chamber of Commerce (date TBD)