Nominations

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• Employer of the Year This award recognizes a business or organization that provides a positive work environment and strong employee focus, including the following elements: job creation; demonstration of diversity and inclusion in hiring, training and support programs; commitment to professional development and career growth; staff support and recognition; workplace wellness; community involvement.
• Highlander of the Year The recipient of the Highlander of the Year Award can be any impactful person who has shown dedication to their community for years. This person has played a significant role in the community, making an impact on the environment, people, the arts & culture, or in business. Their commitment to the Haliburton Highlands is demonstrated in their broader community involvement, above and beyond their individual business role. The recipient must have been a resident of Haliburton Highlandsfor 5 years or more.

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• New Business of the Year This award recognizes a new business in Haliburton County that has been established for a minimum of 1 year and less than 5 years. The recipient shows outstanding achievement as a new business in • Research and development • Company growth • Products and services • Market development • Sales & marketing • Community service. This business may also demonstrate innovative talent in developing a new product or service that may be creative, cutting edge, unique. and out of the ordinary.

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• Business Woman of the Year The recipient of this award must identify as a woman, and be in ownership, management or another leadership capacity within a Haliburton Highlands business organization. The recipient exhibits outstanding performance and definite career progress, demonstrated through measurable results. They are active in the community and are committed to making a positive impact.
• Not-for-Profit of The Year

  Recognizes a registered not for profit organization which has been in operation for a minimum of 1 year, and has demonstrated exceptional community service and leadership in some or all of the following in the past year: Broadened education of their service, Innovative services, Community involvement, Promoted volunteerism, Positive contribution to society, Social & community advancements

• Customer Service - Business This Haliburton County business shows stand-out customer service in every facet of their company. Customer testimonials, approval ratings (eg Google scores)
• Customer Service - Employee This person works in a local Haliburton County business and has shown stand-out Customer Service during their employment. This person leaves a lasting impression with their customers and goes above and beyond for the customers/clients they serve. Nominations may be received by individual members of the public or business community; a business may also nominate an outstanding employee/team of employees for this award.
• Retail Business of The Year Recognizes a retail business or organization showing commitment to innovation and excellence in staff knowledge, consideration of merchandising, store design and/or online presence, consideration of merchandising, marketing & promotion, staff knowledge and customer service, as well as evidence of strong community involvement.

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• Young Professional of the Year The recipient of this award must be age 39 or under in the current calendar year, and be in ownership, management or another leadership capacity within a Haliburton Highlands business organization. This individual exhibits outstanding performance and definite career progress, demonstrated through measurable results. They have been in business or their role for less than five years , and are starting to make an impact beyond their years. They show outstanding success at a young age, give back by supporting the community, and are on a clear leadership track. They should have a culture of trail blazing and a solid plan for future career and performance development.
• Established Business of the Year This award recognizes a business in Haliburton County that has been established for 5 years or more. The recipient demonstrates ongoing and outstanding achievement in their business, contributing to the economic growth of Haliburton County through • Research and development • Company growth • Products and services • Market development • Sales & marketing • Community service. This business may also in the past year have demonstrated innovative talent in bringing a new product or service to the local market that may be creative, cutting edge, unique.
• Industry & Skilled Trades of the Year Recognizes a business that has shown excellence in their industry or trade, with a proven record of quality craftsmanship, innovation and quality of product and service. This business has made a considerable positive impact in their industry or trade through market or product development, skills development, and community involvement.
• Individual Leadership Business Achievement The recipient of the Business Achievement Award recognizes a business leader who owns a business operating within Haliburton County, or is in a management or another leadership capacity within a business. This person has been in business 5 years or more and shows extraordinary growth over their career, demonstrated through measurable results. The recipient has demonstrated excellence in the industry, with an exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, and a high degree of quality in product and service, impacting our community in a positive way.

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• Professional Services Business of the Year

  Recognizes a business or organization delivering professional services in the field of legal, medical, financial, real estate, etc. The award recipient business has demonstrated a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and strong customer service. The business has also exhibited excellence in market development and business growth, marketing and promotion, and has a proven record of community involvement.

• Tourism & Hospitality Business of the Year Recognizes a business that has shown excellence in the Tourism and/or Hospitality Sector, making a positive impact to their industry and the economic growth of the Haliburton Highlands. It may recognize a business in the accommodation, food, or tourism sector that demonstrates a commitment to excellence throughout their organization, including: consistency of product quality and service, staff knowledge, marketing and promotion, community involvement. This award can also recognize a business in any category whose commitment to attracting non- residents to the Haliburton Highlands is demonstrated through examples of events and attractions attendance, visitor spending, increased bookings and more.

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