Business Awards

2023 Elkford Business Awards

Award Nomination Procedure

STEP 1: NOMINATE
Submission guidelines and a full list of awards are included below.

STEP 2: AWARD APPLICATION
Deadline: 5:00p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023
Upon the receipt of your nomination, the Elkford Chamber of Commerce will notify nominees via email. All nominees will be sent to the Nominations Committee for review. Businesses nominated in more than one category will only be considered for the best suited award by the Nominations Committee in that category.
Generic submissions (unknown businesses) or unlicensed businesses will not be considered.

STEP 3: JUDGING & NOTIFICATION
All complete nominations received by the deadline date (Sunday, October 1, 2023) will be forwarded to the Nominations Committee comprised of diverse business leaders from the community. Representatives from a nominated business cannot vote for that category in the Nominations Committee. As a group, the committee will narrow the nominations to one award recipient per category. The results are not subject to appeal.

With finalists determined, a notification will be sent to all nominees as soon as possible, advising them of their status. Finalists will be asked to provide a copy of their company logo in either a .jpg or .png format. Finalists will be contacted by our marketing developer to film/photograph their business for promotional purposes, as well as for video presented during the awards night. Nominees are also asked to provide photographs of their business and staff to use for promotional purposes.

Submission Guidelines

You are entitled to nominate any business, including your own. You are encouraged to nominate yourself for an award.
You do not have to be a resident of Elkford to vote in the 2023 Elkford Business Awards! We encourage visitors, workers and tourists that come to Elkford to nominate your favorite business and organization!
You do not have to be a Chamber member to be nominated, however, we encourage membership with the Elkford Chamber of Commerce.
2022 winners (in any category) must take a year off, and are not eligible for nomination in 2023. Finalists from 2022 are free to re-submit nominations for 2024.
Finalists may receive only one award. If a business is a finalist for more than one award, the submission will stand for the award where the Nominations Committee deems the business/person is strongest.
Award applications must be for one business only. Group applications are not eligible.
The Elkford Chamber of Commerce may request further information based on your submission.
The Elkford Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to limit the number of selected nominees, and/or withhold an award in any category.

Business Awards Judging Criteria

Business of the Year Award
honors a business that:

Demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth
Demonstrates a commitment to the community
Exemplifies superior customer service
Embraces an outstanding commitment to quality
Has contributed to the development of Elkford by participating in meetings, sitting on committees and offering to help the district grow and prosper

Industrial Business of the Year Award
honors a business that:

Exemplifies successful innovation in industrial services
Demonstrates vision in the development of new technologies, products and/or services
Demonstrates the ability to take risks
Exhibits a commitment to the community

Small Business of the Year Award
honors a business that:

Business is 50 or less for employee size
Demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth
Demonstrates a commitment to the community
Exemplifies superior customer service
Embraces an outstanding commitment to quality
Has contributed to the development of Elkford by participating in meetings, sitting on committees and offering to help the district grow and prosper

Customer Service of the Year Award
honors a business that:

Constantly strives and is committed to providing outstanding customer service
Recognizes customers’ needs and surpasses their expectations
Achieved a high level of respect from customers and the business community for their professionalism, service quality and commitment
Excelled in developing customer relations while “Raising the Bar” for other businesses to follow

Non-Profit of the Year Award
honors a business that:

Has shown a commitment to supporting events, programs, projects, and sports teams throughout the year and has been there for those in need as well as going that extra mile to support the community through their organization

Volunteer of the Year Award
honors a person that: