Emerging Business Award

2025 Business Excellence Awards | Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce

Description

The Emerging Business Award will be presented to an entrepreneur who has been in business for 1-5 yrs. They have investigated the opportunities, weighed the risks, and developed a strong and successful business through effective business practices, community engagement, and entrepreneurial spirit. This business has demonstrated significant business achievement, sustainable financial performance, exhibited resilience to economic challenges and has gone above and beyond in their business and in the community.

Requirements

Business Eligibility

  • Years in Operation: The business must have been operational for 1 to 5 years at the time of nomination.
  • Business Registration: The business must be legally registered and in good standing.
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Business Overview and Achievements 25.0%
Sustainable Financial Performance 20.0%
Entrepreneurial Spirit 20.0%
Community Engagement 15.0%
Innovation & Effective Business Practices 10.0%
Supporting Materials & Storytelling 10.0%