This award category highlights outstanding service within the hospitality and tourism field. From catering companies to local attractions or venues, each business is focused on delivering the most memorable guest experience possible, which makes them stand above the rest. This award is given to an outstanding business or organization that has demonstrated a commitment to […]
Read moreSponsored by BlackBerry Limited Historically, the Innovation Award has been a popular category at the Business Excellence Awards Gala. Waterloo Region is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of Canada as higher education and creative thinking is fostered through various accelerators, think-tanks and of course, the world-renowned universities and colleges. Students and entrepreneurs from […]
Read moreSponsored by Grand River Hospital This award category seeks to acknowledge businesses that are doing incredible things for their employees. Workplace culture has become the cornerstone of company success – companies are now emphasizing the importance of providing opportunities for leadership, growth, comfort, work-life balance, flexibility, and even forming internal social committees to plan events […]
Read moreSponsored by the University of Waterloo This award category seeks to celebrate those that are not only key players in the Region’s economic landscape, but have over 50 full-time staff. This ultra competitive category is often comprised of noteworthy companies and organizations – names that ring familiar in the ears of anyone working or living […]
Read moreEnvironment & Sustainability Award Sponsored by Union Gas, An Enbridge Company This award category is unique in that it promotes the conversation surrounding the human relationship with the planet, and the significance of implementing sustainability measures not only for efficiency and best practice, but for longevity. This award shines a light on those that have […]
Read moreEmployee Engagement Award Sponsored by Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning This award category seeks to acknowledge companies who are doing incredible things for their employees. Employee engagement goes beyond fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive working environment – it means forward thinking, reducing barriers, opportunity for growth through training, and emphasizing diversity. […]
Read moreBusiness of the Year Award (11-50 Employees) This award category is catered to medium-sized businesses that are making a splash in the Region. Nominees in this category have gone above and beyond in ensuring that they’re leaders in their respective industry. This award is given to an outstanding business or organization with 11-50 full-time employees […]
Read moreNew Business of the Year Award (<2 Years) Sponsored by Bell Canada The New Business of the Year Award (<2 Years) is our newest award category! With such a strong tech and startup presence in the Region, we feel it is important to celebrate the entrepreneurial risk-takers and dreamers that help shape the business community. […]
Read moreSmall Business of the Year Award (1-10 Employees) Over 90% of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber membership is made up of small business. In fact, small business plays a prevalent role in shaping Waterloo Region’s economic landscape – which is why the Small Business of the Year Award category is always a highly competitive category. […]
Read moreEVENTS ASSISTANT The Events Assistant is responsible for coordinating and executing day to day tasks in the Events Department. You will work alongside a team to deliver successful, high calibre events, and positive guest experiences. Ideal Applicant Profile: Post-secondary courses in marketing, event planning and/or communications Some event managing experience Proficiency in Social Media Management […]
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