02/04/2026
If you feel comfortable nominating us! Please do!
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS!
THE ANNUAL BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PRESENTATION TAKES PLACE FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
You gave us your feed-back – and we listened! Our Award Categories have been refined to better reflect the businesses nominated and further define the criteria for each category. To achieve this, we’ve switched to a two-year awards cycle that enabled us to divide some of the broader categories into two more specific awards that will ensure all nominees are competing with similar businesses!
THIS YEAR’S CATEGORIES:
Entrepreneurship Award – Recognizes an individual who has successfully demonstrated creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve their business objectives in the past 2 years.
IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility) Award – Recognizes a business in any sector (including not-for-profit), that has or is in the process of having a dedicated IDEA policy. This business undertakes proactive steps to recruit, retain, promote, and support under represented groups. This business also demonstrates activities that have promoted an environment that is welcoming, supportive and nurturing of cultural, ethnic, racial, class, gender, sexual orientation, language and other human differences, and has contributed to raising awareness and consciousness about inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in the past 2 years.
Farming and Agribusiness Award – Recognizes a business or individual demonstrating outstanding achievement in the Farming & Agribusiness Sector in the past 2 years. (Family farms, large-scale or commercial farming, market gardens, animal husbandry, hydroponics, orchards, greenhouses, etc.)
(The Manufacturing and Assembly sector will be recognized in 2027)
Health & Wellness Award – Recognizes a business or individual demonstrating outstanding achievement in the Health & Wellness Sector in the past 2 years. (Doctor, Dentist, Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist, Dental Hygienist, Nursing, Counselling, Senior Care, etc.)
(The Beauty and Aesthetics sectors will be recognized in 2027)
Not-For-Profit Community Services Award – Recognizes a not-for-profit or charitable organization that provides programs and support systems designed to help vulnerable individuals, families, and communities address basic needs, overcome challenges like poverty, homelessness, unemployment, mental health issues, and disabilities, and improve overall quality of life by offering resources, counseling, and/or advocacy. (Not-for-profit Cultural Arts and Entertainment will be recognized in 2027)
Professional Services Award – Recognizes a business in the Service Sector that requires special training in liberal arts and pure sciences education or professional development education, and has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the past 2 years. (Accountant, Bookkeeper, Financial Advisor, Lawyer, Engineer, Architect, etc.) (The Skilled Trades sector will be recognized in 2027)
Small Retail Trade Award (9 or fewer employees) – Recognizes a small business or individual that sells new or used product to the public, and has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the Retail Trade Sector in the past 2 years. (Retail stores, consignment shops, antiques shops, etc.)
(The Large Retail Trade sector will be recognized in 2027)
Tourism Operator Award – Recognizes a business or individual demonstrating outstanding achievement in the Commercial Tourism Sector in the past 2 years. (Hotels, Resorts, Charter Companies, Attractions, campgrounds, etc.)
(The Restaurant and Food Services sectors will be recognized in 2027)
Outstanding Customer Experience Award – Celebrates a business or individual in any sector who excels in service, creates positive interactions, exceeds expectations, and goes “above and beyond” through responsiveness, professionalism, and knowledge.
Nominations are limited to businesses or organizations located in the Town of Cobourg, Alnwick Haldimand Township, Hamilton Township or are members of the NCCofC.
Nominate your favourite businesses:
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