Business Excellence Awards 2012
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Presented By
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Join the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce on Friday October 19, 2012 as we honor the displays of excellence and the outstanding achievements of local business.
Presented by Your Community Credit Unions, this black tie event will acknowledge all nominees in the following categories:
- Business of the Year (+15 Employees)
- Business of the Year (-15 Employees)
- Business Leader of the Year
- Non-profit Association of the Year
- Customer Experience Award
- Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
- Home-based Business Award
- and a new category Retail Excellence Award
This year's MC is Brian Antonson, recently retired from a career in broadcasting and broadcast education. Brian has over 30 years in experience as Production Director at NW98 and GM at CFVR850 in Abbotsford, and as a faculty and Associate Dean of the Broadcast & Media Communications department at BCIT. Along the way, he's been a resident of Mission for 38 years, and has been involved in various community groups including the boards of the Fraser River Heritage Park and Community Futures of the North Fraser. Most recently, Brian's been appointed President of the Mission 2014 BC Winter Games and is enjoying working with a team of dedicated and enthusiastic Missionites in laying the groundwork for "the best Winter Games ever"!Missed being a partner and still want to take advantage of the marketing opportunity? Contact Allison Jack to learn how you can sponsor a table.
Starting September 7, nominees will be posted here. Check back for more information.
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Business of the Year (15+ employees)
This prestigious award is given to the organization that best exhibits excellence in business. The business will have a strong history in the community, continued growth and innovative strategies, as well as market leadership in its sector. Criteria will include strategy, future growth plans, employee relations and local community involvement and contributions.
The nominees are:
Fraser Valley Building Supplies
Canadian Tire
Scotiabank
Canada Safeway
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Business of the Year (-15 employees)
This prestigious award is given to the organization that best exhibits excellence in small business. The business will have contributed to the growth of the community through their products, services, and customer service. Nominations will be judged on the total benefit brought to the community through this business.
The nominees are:
Mr. Pets
Woodlawn Funeral Home
Coast Eagle Consulting
Mission Automotive
Fraser Valley Office Supplies
Mission City Business Centre
Evoke Wellness Centre
Embers BBQ House
Cobs Bread
Hill n Dale Animal Hospital
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Business Leader of the Year
This award recognizes and honors the individual business person that has been a leader in moving the District of Mission forward and has been responsible for improvements to the community. Selection criteria include demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, quality workmanship, professional mannerism and exemplary customer service to the business and community.
The nominees are:
Cory Cassel
Ann Harper
Sean Melia
Tammy Klassen
Dolf Szilagyi
Asvind Mani
Vicki Gould
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Non Profit of the Year
This award recognizes the organization making a significant difference in our local community in terms of fundraising and the number of local people affected. Criteria include collaboration with other community organizations and strategies to implement creative solutions to community challenges.
The nominees are:
Fraser Valley Humane Society
The DoJo Exchange Society
Community Futures of North Fraser
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley
Mission Isshin Ryu Karate Club
Blanket BC Society
Mission Community Foundation
MASH Mission Association doe Seniors Housing
SEEDS Publication International
Mission City Farmers Market
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Customer Experience Award
Celebrating the best in customer service, customer retention, and customer relationship management. The award will go to the company that can demonstrate that it is truly "customer-focused"
The nominees are:
Rex Cox Men’s Wear
Edward Jones Investments
Downey Transmission Services
Blackberry Kitchen (Kela Cuisine)
Focal Point Landscape Design
A Dressing Needs
Fraser Valley Office Supplies
Evoke Wellness Centre
FUEL Supplements and Vitamins
Mission Automotive
Embers BBQ House
Oasis Rejuvenation and Spa
Cobs Bread
Wentings Cycle
Iron Lotus Yoga
Cherry Lane Scrapbook Shoppe Ltd
Murdoch’s Bookshoppe
Joy’s ExpressoWay Coffee House
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Home Based Business Award
This awards honors a licensed, home operated, business where the proprietor has achieved consistent success and conducts their business with professionalism, integrity and a strong focus on customer service.
The nominees are:
Barleys Place Family Daycare
Clever Canadian Couponing
Simplified Business Solutions
Mission Valley Home Renovations
Hylee Training
Mountain Falls Retreat
The Pink Spatula
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Entrepreneurial Excellence
Recognizing a business that shows achievement in some or all of the following: new or innovative products or service, or manufacturing technique, job creation, growth potential and / or market serve.
The nominees are:
Coast Eagle Consulting
Evoke Wellness Centre
Cherry Lane Scrapbook Shoppe Inc.
Mission Automotive
Iron Lotus Yoga
Rockin River Productions
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Retail Excellence
Awarded to a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the retail sector. The recipient is a Mission retail leader with evidence of sustainable growth, commercial success and community involvement.
The nominees are:
Mission Vitamin Centre
Canadian Tire
Focal Point Landscape Design
Dee’s Pink Steel Motorsport
FUEL Supplements and Vitamins
Mission Automotive
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Date and Time
Friday Oct 19, 2012
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM PDT
Friday October 19, 2012
5:30pm - 11pm
Fees/Admission
Tickets $85(+hst)
Table of 8 $600(+hst)
No payment will be taken at the door
Contact Information
Allison Jack
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