Wednesday, February 7, 2018
5:00p.m. to 10:00p.m.
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The Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce presents our Annual General Meeting and Business Awards Banquet! Please join us in celebrating the award recognition of local Businesses and Community Leaders!

Tickets: $75.00 plus HST
Nominee Tickets: $50.00 plus HST

Business Award Categories

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
Sponsored by MNP LLP
This award honours a business who has recently taken steps to improve their company's image in some way.

INNOVATIVE SMALL BUSINESS
Sponsored by Weyehaeuser
This award recognizes a business who has introduced a ground breaking, original or environmental product or service that sets the company apart from others, or has demonstrated advanced or new use of technology or environmental responsibility.

NEW BUSINESS (UNDER 2 YEARS)
Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank
This award is presented to a company or individual who has been in business for less than two (2) years and demonstrates creativity in the spirit of business development.

TOURISM / HOSPITALITY
Sponsored by Kenora Hospitality Alliance
The recipient of this award would demonstrate their customer service, innovation and positive participation in our community encompassing quality business relations, economic development and business growth.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE (STAFF UP TO 10)
Sponsored by Copperfin Credit Union

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE (STAFF OVER 10)
Sponsored by City of Kenora
These two awards will each recognize a local business, its management and staff, for successfully demonstrating quality customer service. They will each be an organization that is appreciated for its helpful and efficient service, dedicated to customer satisfaction and willing to go the extra mile.

ABORIGINAL BUSINESS
Sponsored by Seven Generations Education Institute Manidoo Baawaatig 
This award recognizes an outstanding Aboriginal business for their success, exemplifying business leadership and the delivery of high-quality products and services. The recipient must also demonstrate a strong, long-term commitment to the community, particularly in supporting indigenous employment.

YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR
Sponsored by Canadian Tire
This award recognizes outstanding youth entrepreneurs (30 years of age and under).

ENTREPRENEUR / BUSINESS OWNER / MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by BDO Canada LLP
An award will be presented to an outstanding business owner or manager, who in the last 12 months has developed their business to meet changing community and consumer demands. They will have provided a high level of business service, respectful treatment of employees as well as customers or clients and is actively involved in the community.

INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER EXCELLENCE 
Sponsored by Kenora Association for Community Living
This award recognizes an inclusive employer who takes action to remove barriers and improve the working experience and engagement of employees with disabilities. They recognize the strengths and talents of individuals and enable employees with disabilities to reach their full potenital. They value and respect the contribution of all employees, challenge disability inequality and foster an inclusive working environment.

Contact Information
Carlee Hakenson, Manager
Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 471, 101 Park Street
Kenora, ON  P9N 3X5
Phone: (807) 467-4646     Fax: (807) 468-3056
Email: info@kenorachamber.com