Small Business of the Year

Honours a business with 1 – 10 full time employees that demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth, a competitive business model and a commitment to the community.

Mid-Size Business of the Year

Honours a business with 11 – 50 full time employees that demonstrates business excellence as a noteworthy employer, with a focus on financial success and a superior business model.

Large Business of the Year

Honours a noteworthy enterprise with more than 50 full time employees that leads with vision, and has demonstrated continued success.

Business Leadership of the Year

Honours a business that demonstrates leadership in their business practices, their industry, and the Richmond community. The business provides inspiration and acts as a positive role model in these areas.

Innovative Enterprise of the Year

Honours a business that exemplifies successful innovation; displays vision in the development and launching of new technologies, products and/or services and demonstrates the ability to take risks

Green Business of the Year

Honours a business that demonstrates leadership with their environmental and sustainable business practices.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Honours an entrepreneur under the age of 40 who excels in business, exemplifies leadership and entrepreneurial skills and demonstrates exceptional vision that contributes to business success.

New Business of the Year

Honours a new business (2 years or less from the date of incorporation or first day of operation) that is achieving outstanding business performance in a short period of time, demonstrates exceptional promise for continued growth and serves as an inspiration for other new businesses.

Outstanding Workplace of the Year

Honours a business that excels while demonstrating a commitment to a healthy work environment through practices that benefit employees physically, intellectually and/or emotionally. Special attention will be paid to businesses that have taken measures to improve the quality of life of their employees.

Association of the Year

Honours an incorporated, not for profit, society that demonstrates organizational leadership and measurable success, as defined by the organization, in achieving its mandate.