• Award Details & Nomination Criteria

  • Eco Leadership Award: Recognizes a business who implemented a significant sustainable initiative or project within the past year that made a positive impact on the environment.
           
     Nomination Criteria:

    • Provide measurable data and/or evidence showcasing the impact of the identified initiative, such as reduced carbon emissions, energy savings, waste reduction, or other relevant environmental metrics.
    • **Optional** Include how the initiative’s creativity addresses environmental challenges and promotes. 


    Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Recognizes one young entrepreneur for their substantial impact on the community through the introduction and management of a business operation. Emphasis on business innovation, positive youth image contribution, creativity, and the provision of viable products and services.
           
     Nomination Criteria:

    • Nominees must be between the ages of 18 and 30 at the time of nomination.
    • Demonstrate substantial control over the business, particularly in terms of strategic decision-making, and the organization must have been in operation for at least one year.


    Business of the Year Award: Recognizes a business for exemplary leadership within its industry, showcasing outstanding achievements, innovations, and impact. Serving as a role model for other organizations within the Chamber Network, demonstrating excellence and setting a high standard for achievement.
           
     Nomination Criteria:

    • Demonstrated accomplishments and milestones achieved within its industry. 
    • Evidence of leadership in adopting innovative practices, setting industry standards, or introducing successful products and services.
    • Measurable impact on the industry, such as increased market share, improved industry standards, or contributions to industry growth.
    • Nominees must have maintained an Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce Membership for 2 years or longer and have demonstrated substantial involvement.


    Community Builder Award: Recognizes a business for making a significant impact in the community by fostering social and economic growth and empowerment. Acknowledges contributions through employment opportunities, volunteering initiatives, or environmental protection efforts.
           
     Nomination Criteria:

    • Demonstrated an increase in the number of community employees.
    • Active engagement in volunteering and cooperation in community activities.
    • Advancement of community welfare, including positive contributions and responses to challenges.


    Not for Profit of The Year Award: Celebrates a non-for-profit organization for its outstanding fulfillment of mission, goals, and/or objectives, making remarkable contributions to the community's well-being in social, cultural, physical, economic, and ethical aspects.
         
       Nomination Criteria:

    • Demonstrate notable fulfillment of the organization's course, mission, goals, and/or objectives.
    • Demonstrate a positive impact on the community's well-being.
    • Must be in operation for a minimum of one year.


    Innovator of The Year Award: 
    Celebrates a business/organization for setting itself apart through trailblazing, groundbreaking initiatives, and transformative practices. Recognizes the establishment of new standards and meaningful innovation in business operations, product development, and service delivery, ultimately enhancing the lives of customers and the West Winnipeg community.
             Nomination Criteria:

    • Introduction of innovative, successful business ideas, products, and/or services that significantly improve customer experience, satisfaction, and overall value.
    • Display of transformational leadership that positions the organization ahead of its peers.
    • Implementation of significant improvements in business processes and operations.
    • Introduction of innovative strategies aimed at improving employee welfare, leading to substantial increases in productivity.

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  • Land Acknowledgement

    The Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that we gather on Treaty One Territory, traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininewak, and Dakota Oyate peoples, and the national homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize the presence of the Denesuline, Anisininewuk, and Inuit nations in our community. Our drinking water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in Treaty Three Territory, and our energy comes from Treaty Five Territory in Northern Manitoba.