[vc_row content_placement=”top”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15818″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1601409828782{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}” title=”A virtual celebration”][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”spcc-cablock”][vc_column el_id=”spcc-cawards”][vc_custom_heading text=”Nominations now being accepted for the 2020 AwardsCriteria & Information
Deadline to nominate is September 30, 2020 at 10:00 am” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”spcc-caprev” width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”2019 Winners” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1571675293495{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1594680286760{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;}”]Business of the Year (1-15 Employees)
Storyoga
Sponsored by TELUS PureFibre

Business of the Year (16+ Employees)
Casman Group
Sponsored by Island Savings

Contribution to the Community
All Care Canada, Sidney
Sponsored by: 
Flader CPA & Peggy Yelland & Assoc.

Employer of the Year
BMT Group Services
Sponsored by:
Canadian Tire, North Saanich

Entrepreneurial Spirit
Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation
Sponsored by:
Camosun & UVic Cooperatives

Green Business of the Year
Parsell Vineyard
Sponsored by Peninsula News Review

Lifetime Achievement
Marie C. Rosko
Sponsored by Peninsula Co-op

New Business, Product or Service
The Cut Cartel
Sponsored by Hughesman Morris CPA

Newsmaker of the Year
Peninsula Streams
Sponsored by Times Colonist

Not for Profit Organization of the Year
Sidney Museum
Casman Properties

Outstanding Customer Service
Bayside Diesel & Marine
Sponsored by Victoria International Airport[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”spcc-cawards” width=”2/3″][lsvr_accordion custom_class=”spcc-calist”][lsvr_accordion_item state=”open” title=”Business of the Year Award (1 – 15 Employees)”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate:

• Has been in operation for more than 3 years 
• Has demonstrated a capacity for or has sustained growth with a pathway to future growth (provide examples in 2 areas – revenue and/or sales, profits, employees, products and/or services, customer base)  
• Evidence of significant contributions to the health of the community including financial contributions, business growth, employee development, sound or innovative business practices, community service and exemplary customer service
• Achieved business excellence in their industry and is recognized as a leader in the community    
• Established employment leadership standards for staff diversity, training, professional development and retention

[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item state=”open” title=”Business of the Year Award (16 + Employees)”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate:

• Has been in operation for more than 3 years 
• Has demonstrated a capacity for or has sustained growth with a pathway to future growth (provide examples in 2 areas – revenue and/or sales, profits, employees, products and/or services, customer base)  
• Evidence of significant contributions to the health of the community including financial contributions, business growth, employee development, sound or innovative business practices, community service and exemplary customer service
• Achieved business excellence in their industry and is recognized as a leader in the community    
• Established employment leadership standards for staff diversity, training, professional development and retention 

[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Business Leader of the Year Award (new)”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate

• Demonstrates a commitment to advancing marketplace trust through integrity and ethical business practices  
• Is a leader in progressing principles of inclusion and diversity in the workplace and in the community 
• Serves as a positive role model or mentor for other business people and the future generation of business leaders 
• Demonstrates a commitment to the community 
• Exemplifies outstanding leadership skills in their own business and has made a notable and sustainable impact on the industry and the Saanich Peninsula region 

[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate:

• Is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization
• Evidence that the Mission Statement is being met/fulfilled and stakeholders represented
• Evidence that the organization has made a significant contribution to the overall economic, medical, educational or financial health and livability on the Saanich Peninsula, providing quantitative results of their initiatives (programs, services, products, funding)  
• Evidence that the organization benefits and empowers the underserved, underrepresented, or disaffected members of our community, including children, seniors, and those in poverty Evidence that the organization motivates, rewards, and recognizes its volunteers (2 examples)
• Evidence that the organization motivates, rewards and recognizes its volunteer (2 examples)

[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Community Engagement Award (formerly Contribution to the Community)”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate:

• Evidence that Social Responsibility is one of their tenets or pillars and the social, environmental, and financial outcomes are measurable (provide 3 examples in any or all categories)
• Uses its resources, creativity, and community connectivity to excel at corporate citizenship and engage employees with their community (provide 2 examples) 
• Demonstrates a commitment to the community outside of normal business practices and beyond their business or professional responsibility (provide evidence)
• Recognizes and encourages exceptional activities such as but not limited to volunteerism, community-based learning, or research, outreach, partnerships and curricular engagement   
• Evidence that the organization/business models diversity and inclusion in the workplace and business decision making 

[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Sustainability Award (formerly Green Business)”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate:

• Is not considered a ‘green business’ and demonstrates environmental and sustainable business practices in their operations outside the product or service they sell and outside of their usual business practices (provide evidence)
• Demonstrates a long-term commitment to environmental sustainability through leadership and integration of responsible practices into the culture of their business (2 examples of such practices) 
• Evidence of sustained reduction or improved efficiency in waste outputs, energy usage or environmental impact of their operations (3 examples of projects, programs, processes, systems, technologies or employee engagement)    
• Evidence of one new “green” project that has been implemented this year and how it has been tracked and measured
• Demonstrates a commitment to sustainable development and energy conservation and is recognized as a leader in your community and/or your industry

[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Entrepreneur of the Year Award (formerly Entrepreneurial Spirit)”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate:

• • A person or organization with unique skills and exceptional initiative who has established a business venture with a goal of long-term success and community involvement
  • Demonstrates dedication and commitment to our community above and beyond their business or professional responsibilities through an interest in leadership, mentoring and service  
  • Evidence of efforts to expand the business that support progressive and sustained growth within new and/or prevailing markets
  • Provides an innovative product or a valuable new service, or one which has adapted and improved a current product or service to keep pace with the changing times and needs of its clients
  • Evidence of a Mission Statement that includes respect, inclusion, and diversity in its business practices and workplace 

[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Innovation of the Year Award (formerly New Business, Product or Service)”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate:

• Evidence that the innovation may disrupt and reshape their industry by pushing conventional boundaries and through groundbreaking achievements in bringing innovation to market 
• The development of a process, product or service that contributes to profitability and/or market share, demonstrated by the use of science or technology, that shows a high degree of originality, creativity, and/or experimentation
• Evidence that effective adoption of the innovation will benefit customers and provide a positive impact on society and/or the community   
• Evidence of usefulness, commercial relevance and projected success of the innovation in new or existing markets 
• The actual or potential benefit of the new product or service

[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”New Business of the Year Award”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate:

• Does not include an existing business under new management, or an existing business with a new satellite, mobile, or franchise operation 
• Is a new and emerging business that has shown growth and profitability in its first 1-3 years of operation 
• Demonstrates exceptional promise or potential for future growth, commercial success, and/or customer base  
• Has gained an expanding positive reputation and demonstrates excellence in innovation, management, marketing 
• Can show how their business has progressed in line with their business plan (provide 2 examples and a copy of the business plan that pertains to the evidence)

[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Employer of the Year Award”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate:

• Evidence of a focus on workplace culture including employee recognition and reward programs (2 examples)
• Evidence of leading the way in employee engagement, satisfaction and retention with a strong and sustainable employee compensation package including compensation and benefits (2 examples in any or all categories)
• Evidence of a commitment to a healthy and balanced work environment with employee programs that support their wellbeing through health and wellness, inclusion, safety, workplace diversity and community involvement initiatives 
• Evidence of established programs and/or services that support the challenges employees face working on the Saanich Peninsula; transportation, housing, work/life balance (2 examples in any and all categories) 
• Evidence of dedication to providing professional development and/or training and advancement opportunities (2 examples)

[/lsvr_accordion_item][lsvr_accordion_item title=”Customer Service Excellence Award (formerly Outstanding Customer Service)”]Applicants in this category must demonstrate:

• Evidence of achieving a high level of exceptional service that consistently exceeds customer/guest expectations (customer satisfaction via letters, emails, online reviews – 3 maximum   
• Evidence of customer service strategies that encourage customer loyalty 
• Evidence of how a customer focused strategy has improved operations resulting in increased sales revenue over time  
• Evidence of ‘customer’ focused development and training (programs, processes, protocols)  
• Evidence of a Mission Statement or Vision that includes a focus on customer service 

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