Freeport, Bahamas - Its the Grand Bahama Chamber Of Commerce 3rd Annual Business Excellence Awards Night ~ coming this November!
We
all know of someone in business who continues to give excellent
service, even during these challenging economic times. Why not take a
minute to recognize these special persons with your nomination.
Deadline for nominations is November 5, 2010. Self nomination is
permitted.
We are now accepting nominations for the Business
Excellence Recognition Awards. These
prestigious awards are designed to honour outstanding Grand Bahamian businesses
and executives. FORM ATTACHED BELOW.
Entries for nominations should include the completed
entry form and a summary of 100 words or less that a) explains why this
nominee merits being the winner of the award; b) highlights specific
business and
management practices relevant to the award; and c) illustrates the
company’s commitment to employees and the
community.
Any individual who knows of a businessperson that is
excelling and meets the judging criteria can make nominations.
Self-nominations are acceptable. The nominator should ensure that the
nominee
would show a willingness to participate in this award program. The
deadline for nominations is November 2,
2010. Please retain a copy of your
completed entry.
JUDGING
CRITERIA
In judging this award, the following selection
criteria will be considered, but not limited to the following:
· Business
age
· Nature
of activities
· Historical
performance – business achievements
· Contribution
to Bahamian economy
· Management/Employee
Relations
· Contribution
to employment and employee training
· Commitment
to fair and honest conduct in the marketplace
·
Contribution
to the community, or a charity
1. Outstanding Businessperson of The Year award is given to recognize the most
outstanding businessperson, selected from the nominations received. Increase in business income, innovative
spirit, new market acquisitions, job creation and the overall impact on the
community, are all aspects that make this businessperson stand out. The business must have had at least five
years of operation by June 2010.
2. Developing Entrepreneur of The Year award is given to recognize the
entrepreneur who has started a new business in the private sector within the
past five years. The business must have
at least one full year, but less than five years of operation by June 2010.
3. Company of The Year is awarded to the business, which has
proven to produce good corporate citizens and improve business while adhering
to ethical business practices, is involved and active in industry
organizations, and is a willing contributor to enhancing the overall development
of The Bahamas. Two sub-categories: a) Small
Business with 1-50 employees; b) Large
Business with over 50 employee.
4. Philanthropic Business or (Business Person)
of the Year – that
company or person who has contributed through their business to help charitable
organizations or community groups.
5. Lifetime Achievement Award – Business person who is recognized for
their lifelong growth and contributions to Grand Bahama Island.
Selection Process:
The deadline for
submission of application is 5.00 p.m. on November 2, 2010.
The selection committee
will review each application.
Nominees will be informed
of their qualification for the Awards by the selection committee.
Finalist will be
determined and notified by November 5, 2010.
The winners will be chosen by a panel of
judges appointed by the Board of Directors.
The
Business Excellence Recognition Awards Ceremony will be held on November 20,
2010.
Time: 7pm Cocktail Reception/ 8pm Award Ceremony
Venue: Our Lucaya Ball Room
Tickets are $50.00 per person
Last year's winners are as follows:
Company of the Year – Category A (50 employees or less):
BWA (Freeport) Ltd.
Company of the Year – Category B (51+ employees):
Sawyers
Businessperson of the Year:
Donald “Don” Roberts (Dolly Madison Furniture)
Entrepreneur of the Year (5 years or less):
Noel & Britton Clarke (Agave Restaurant)
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Rev. Havard Cooper
Philanthropic Businessperson of the Year:
Frank Outten
Business Student
of the Year:
Dreshon Rolle, Jack Hayward High School
President's Award:
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Email:
mferguson-gbcc@live.com
web:
www.gbchamber.com
