Categories

Below are the award categories that will be judged: Other Categories include: Customer Service Award, Non-Profit of the Year Award, Think Lloyd First Ambassador Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Integrity Award
Description

Awarded to a business who demonstrates honorable & integral business practices.

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Border City Rotary Club
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Question 1 50.0%
Question 2 50.0%
Customer Service Award
Community Champion Award
Description

Presented to a business who embodies the spirit of community cooperation and generosity.

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Question 1 33.0%
Question 2 33.0%
Question 3 34.0%
Workplace Excellence Award
Description

Awarded to a business that creates a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment. They consistently go above and beyond to support employee well-being, promote professional development, and create a workplace where individuals feel valued and empowered. Eligibility: Must be in operation for at least 3 years, and employ at least 10 full-time/part-time staff.

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Question 1 33.0%
Question 2 34.0%
Question 4 (Human Resource) 33.0%
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Description

The entrepreneur must have ownership in the company that has been operating at least three years, be primarily responsible for the company's recent performance, and be active in the management of the business.

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Question 1 25.0%
Question 2 25.0%
Question 3 25.0%
Question 4 25.0%
Businesswoman of the Year Award
Description

Awarded to a businesswoman who inspires others through her own achievements, leadership, and dedication to creating positive change in her industry and community. Eligibility: Must be the majority stakeholder with the business, in operation for at least 3 years, and employ at least 1 part-time or full-time staff excluding the business owner herself.

Requirements

Eligibility: Must be the majority stakeholder with the business, in operation for at least three years, and employ at least one part-time or full-time staff excluding the business owner herself.

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Question 1 - Helping Woman Rise 17.0%
Question 2 - Women Owned Businesses 17.0%
Question 3 (Economic Development) 16.5%
Question 4 (Human Resource) 16.5%
Question 5 (Customer Service) 16.5%
Question 6 (Marketing) 16.5%
Small Business of the Year Award
Description

Awarded to a small business that demonstrates exceptional performance and a commitment to professional growth. This business is a pillar in the community. Eligibility: Must be in business longer than 3 years, with less than 25 employees.

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Question 1 17.0%
Question 2 17.0%
Question 3 (Economic Development) 16.5%
Question 4 (Human Resource) 16.5%
Question 5 (Customer Service) 16.5%
Question 6 (Marketing) 16.5%
Startup Business of the Year Award
Description

This award celebrates an innovative early-stage business that has made a significant impact within their first three years of operation and demonstrate a strong potential for long-term success. Eligibility: Recipient must be in business for at least 1 year, but a maximum of 3 years.

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Question 1 17.0%
Question 2 17.0%
Question 3 (Economic Development) 16.5%
Question 4 (Human Resource) 16.5%
Question 5 (Customer Service) 16.5%
Question 6 (Marketing) 16.5%
Downtown Business of the Year Award
Description

Awarded to a business located in Downtown Lloydminster whose participation in downtown activities and initiatives has contributed to and benefited downtown and the community as a whole.

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Question 1 50.0%
Question 2 50.0%
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