2019 Small Business Award nominations are currently being accepted in the following categories:
Note: Qualifying businesses must employ less than 100 people.
New Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Community Credit Union
Criteria: The New Small Business of the Year award recognizes a Truro or Colchester County business person whose dream of opening their own business has earned them the title of “Start-Up Entrepreneur” over the past year. Their business must have shown innovation and they must be offering a product or service that’s unique to Truro and Colchester County.
Small Business Achievement, sponsored by PWC
Criteria: The Small Business Achievement Award recognizes a local entrepreneur who has been in business more than 10 years and demonstrates new product or service achievements, business growth and a commitment to their community.
Export Achievement, sponsored by Nova Scotia Business Inc.
Criteria: The Exporter of the Year award will recognize a Truro or Colchester County business that has demonstrated excellence in exporting outside of Nova Scotia, has achieved noticeable growth as a result of entering the global marketplace, and has made a significant contribution to the growth to the local economy.
Small Business Innovation, sponsored by RBC
Criteria: The Small Business Innovation Award will recognize a Truro or Colchester County entrepreneur who has been in business for more than five years, who is continually modifying to demonstrate innovative leadership through the use of technology, development of new or value-added products and services and improved productivity. Those nominated for this innovation award portray community spirit and generosity towards clients past, present and future by consistently supporting community causes and grow employment in the local area.
Excellence in Community Development award sponsored by the Town of Truro.
Criteria: The Excellence in Community Development award will recognize a business or social enterprise that has made significant and notable contributions to their community (cultural, social, environmental and/or economic) and that serves as a catalyst for positive action, exhibiting the highest standards of leadership.
Agriculture/ Agri Small Business Award, sponsored by MNP LLP
Criteria: Recognizes an individual, group or organization or business where the principles of running a successful agricultural or related operation are applied and result in a thriving and environmentally friendly endeavour. The enterprise must derive more than 50 per cent of its annual revenue from agricultural related activities.
Small Business Growth Award, sponsored by BDC
Recognizes a business that has been in operation for more than two years demonstrating growth in a measurable way such as expansion, increased customers, new employees, new products.
How to submit a nomination:
Nomination forms are available from the chamber office at 605 Prince St. (Marigold Cultural Centre), Truro; online at www.trurocolchesterchamber.com and the Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Print the form, fill it in, scan/email it to [email protected] or drop it off at the chamber office in a sealed envelope. Nominations will be accepted until Sept. 30, 2019
When will the awards be presented?
The award luncheon will be held at the Holiday Inn on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 beginning at noon.
Fill in the nomination form online by clicking HERE
Download a PDF:
Legacy Award for start-ups – click HERE