The Brandon Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Brandon Business Achievement Awards, where leaders in the world of business are recognized for their achievement and contributions to the community of Brandon.
"I think it's always great to just pause and to recognize excellence, and that is really what our Business Achievement Awards do, " shares Brandon Chamber President, Lois Ruston. "They allow customers and fellow business owners to take a moment and recognize those who are doing great work and are building towards an economic foundation not only for their business, but also for our community."
Ruston invites residents, customers and businesses to visit their website to nominate that business, employer, or employee that deserves to be recognized in a special way; the only stipulation is that nominated businesses must be a member of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce.
"We encourage everyone, whether that be a new business or an individual who is under 40 who works within your business," she adds. "There are a lot of different ways to encourage folks, to nominate someone and to recognize those exemplary individuals are in our community."
Nominees and award winners will be recognized at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala May 1st, 2025.
Please listen to more with Lois Ruston below.
Business Achievement Awards Categories:
Business Person of the Year:
The President’s Award for the Business Person of the Year is presented to an individual that exemplifies outstanding business practices and achievements, and who demonstrates leadership, vision, and the creation of economic growth while contributing to the community. The award has been given out annually since 1982 at our Annual Dinner event held in March.
Business Excellence Awards (Small and Large):
These awards honour businesses that demonstrate continual business excellence through positive business growth, exemplify superior customer service and embrace an outstanding commitment to quality. There are two awards handed out for: businesses with fewer than 15 employees (small) and businesses with 15 and over employees (large).
Lifetime Business Builder:
The Business Builder Hall of Fame was created to establish an honor roll of individuals who have successfully achieved, toiled and contributed to Brandon’s success through a lifetime commitment to business and community service. Nominations for this award are determined by the Selection Panel. The Awards Nomination Committee is responsible for managing the overall search by identifying potential nominees according to the criteria.
Outstanding New Business of the Year:
This award recognizes the accomplishments of a business owner who has succeeded through innovation and risk-taking or achieved success in introducing new products or services or growing an existing product line through a unique approach. The nominees must have been in business for 1-5 years.
Community Impact Award:
This award recognizes an individual or business for outstanding effort and commitment to community through meaningful contribution(s) to the well-being and quality of life in Westman.
Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Award:
This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual aged 18-40 who is either the Director/Owner of a new or existing business and has successfully built or built-up the organization. The nominee must have ultimate control over the entire endeavor with all risk of success or failure lying in their hands.
Westman Top 4 Under 40:
This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual under the age of 40 who works in a leadership role in any size organization from the private, public or non-profit sector. The ideal candidates will be active and engaged in work and community, a creative problem-solver, disciplined in performance, and generous in spirit; a real contributor to the fabric of our community.
Nomination deadline December 11, 2024.
Nominate at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce website Nomination page HERE!