PEC Business Excellence Awards

Prince Edward County Business Excellence Awards

Prince Edward County Business Excellence Awards is a completely independent program, open to any business, entrepreneur and not-for-profit organization based in Prince Edward County.

Award Categories

This awards ceremony celebrates the contributions of businesspeople and features organizations that exemplify leadership and business excellence in our community.

Business of the Year

Employer of the Year

Not-For-Profit

Beyond Business

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Environmental Practices

Contribution to the Arts

Business of the Year

Business Of The Year

To recognize achievement in business and significant contributions to the business community. Supporting documentation (eg letters of commendation, newspaper articles) is highly recommended.

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Employer of the Year

Employer Of The Year

To recognize a business or organization that exemplifies excellence in its community involvement and employee focus, in any or all of the following areas:

job creation
diversity of hiring, training and support programs
morale initiatives
recognition & reward programs
workplace wellness
commitment to professional and personal development

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Not-For-Profit

Not For Profit

To recognize a not-for-profit organization that exemplifies excellence and/or growth in any or all of the following areas:

programs and services
volunteer management (eg recruitment, training, recognition)
fundraising initiatives
transparency/disclosure
marketing and promotion
innovation in approach to community impact/service

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Beyond Business

In recognition of an individual, business or organization in the business community who has contributed to the fabric of Prince Edward County through community involvement, community support and volunteerism.

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Entrepreneurial Spirit

To recognize a business or organization that exemplifies excellence in any or all of the following areas:

new or innovative product or service
quality of merchandise
quality of customer service
job creation
growth potential
market served
community involvement

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Environmental Practices

To recognize a business or organization that has demonstrated environmental responsibility in any or all of the following areas:

adoption of new sustainable practices
encouragement of the sustainable use of renewable resources
protection of environmentally sensitive areas
contribution to improvement of community environmental practices

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Contribution to the Arts

To recognize and celebrate an individual, organization or business that has contributed significantly to local art and culture.

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Nominate a Business

These awards, hosted and facilitated by the PEC Chamber of Commerce, are open to any business, entrepreneur or not-for-profit organization based in Prince Edward County and not just Chamber members. Equally, nominations are welcome from any individual, business or organization.

Nominations close Friday 14 July

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In-Person Celebration

at The CAPE, Picton

Thursday 09 NOVEMBER 2023

Your ticket includes:

Welcome glass of sparkling from Lighthall Vineyards
Unique one-time experiences by salon partners Redtail Winery and The County
Reception catering by Matt DeMille (canapes, food stations, sweets)
Soft Bar
Awards Ceremony and Celebration
Music and Entertainment
Cash Bar
Complete venue access to all 4 salons (Joplin Room, Robbie Burns, Mark Twain, Odyssey Ballroom)

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Being a key partner will be a visible demonstration of your commitment and support to the prosperity and diversity of The County’s business community. We are stronger together!

2023 Partners

Our partners play a major role in contributing to the prosperity and diversity of the business community by celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of Prince Edward County. This event and recognition ceremony would not be possible without their generous support.