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Stay tuned for the date and venue of the annual KDCC Business Awards!
Join us for an evening to celebrate our business community! Enjoy a wonderful meal, live entertainment, and more.
Nominations are Open!
Please provide as much detail as possible in your nomination. The strength of your submission depends on specific examples and clear connections to the award category and criteria, as judges can only evaluate based on the information you include.
Andy Scribilo Lifetime
Achievement Award
The Andy Scribilo Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates individuals who have made a lasting impact through their dedication, leadership, and investment to our community.
Business Improvement Award
Honours a business that has recently taken meaningful steps to improve its image, operations, or customer experience. This could include renovations, rebranding, updated processes, or digital modernization.
Innovative Small Business Award
Recognizes a small business that has introduced a groundbreaking, original, or environmentally responsible product, service, or technology.
New Business Award
Presented to a business less than two years old that demonstrates creativity, resilience, and growth in its early stages.
Tourism/Hospitality Award
Honours a business that exemplifies excellence in hospitality and tourism, delivering outstanding customer service and supporting Kenora’s economy.
Customer Service Excellence –
Staff Up to 10 Award
Recognizes businesses that excel at customer service, showing dedication to client satisfaction and going the extra mile.
Customer Service Excellence –
Staff Over 10 Award
Recognizes businesses that excel at customer service, showing dedication to client satisfaction and going the extra mile.
Indigenous Business Award
Recognizes an outstanding Indigenous-owned business for leadership, quality products/services, and commitment to community and Indigenous employment.
Youth Entrepreneur –
30 and Under Award
Celebrates exceptional entrepreneurs aged 30 or under who demonstrate creativity, determination, and business acumen.
Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Manager of the Year Award
Honours an individual who has demonstrated leadership, innovation, and excellence in managing or growing their business.
Inclusive Employer Excellence Award
Recognizes an employer who actively removes barriers and fosters an inclusive workplace, especially for employees with disabilities.
Community Spirit Award
Celebrates a business that has demonstrated exceptional community spirit through generosity, volunteerism, and pride in Kenora.
Skilled Trade Excellence Award
Recognizes excellence in the skilled trades (construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.), highlighting innovation, leadership, and community contribution.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
The KDCC sends a huge thank you to all of our amazing sponsors this year. We can’t recognize our businesses in the way that we do without your support.
For more information:
If you have any questions, concerns, or difficulties filling out the above forms, please contact:
Ryan Forbes, KDCC Manager, manager@kenorachamber.com, 807-464-6130
Disclaimer:
The KDCC is not involved with nominating or choosing the winner of any award. Anonymous judges will score each nomination individually, and a final point total is produced.