Large Business of the Year

Outstanding Business Achievement Awards 2024 | Sarnia Lambton Chamber

Description

Recognizing organizations with 60+ employees, that stand out for driving value for customers, employees, the community, and beyond. Celebrating excellence across the board

Requirements
  1. Must be a Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce member in good standing.
  2. Must be a for-profit organization with 60+ employees
  3. Demonstrated excellence in their industry or for of expertise - highlighting the technical skills of the organization
  4. Demonstrated commitment to volunteers, employees, and/or partners over and above normal expectations, resulting in outstanding customer service and employee engagement.
  5. Demonstrated social responsibility and commitment to Sarnia Lambton.
  6. Demonstrated innovation resulting in growth in services or products.
  7. Must include 2 to 5 letters of reference from employees, customers, suppliers, or any other impacted individual showcasing the results of the commitment to excellence, that is above and beyond expectations. Each letter is no longer than 2 pages in length.
  8. Cannot have won the Business of the year category in 2023.

Fields
  • My organization is a Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce member in good standing as of the submission date
    Only Chamber members are eligible. Please contact the SL Chamber for membership details. Phone: 519-336-2400 Email: info@slChamber.ca
  • I did not win an OBAA in the Business of the Year category last year
    Congratulations if you are a previous winner! However, you are ineligible to win this year.
  • How many regular employees does your organization have?
  • Describe how your organization demonstrates excellence in your industry or field of expertise. What makes you "outstanding"? Highlight the technical skills of the organization
    Choose either the video option or the text option to submit for this question.
  • Describe how your organization demonstrates excellence in your industry or field of expertise. What makes you "outstanding"? Highlight the technical skills of the organization
    Choose either the video option or the text option to submit for this question.
  • Describe how your organization demonstrates a commitment to volunteers, employees, and/or partners, over and above normal expectations
    Choose either the video option or the text option to submit for this question.
  • Describe how your organization demonstrates a commitment to volunteers, employees, and/or partners, over and above normal expectations
    Choose either the video option or the text option to submit for this question.
  • Describe how your organization demonstrates innovative solutions and results leading to growth of products, services, or jobs
    Choose either the video option or the text option to submit for this question.
  • Describe how your organization demonstrates innovative solutions and results leading to growth of products, services, or jobs
    Choose either the video option or the text option to submit for this question.
  • Describe the impact that your organization has had on corporate social responsibility as it relates to Sarnia Lambton (environmental, ethical/human rights, philanthropic and/or economic).
    Choose either the video option or the text option to submit for this question.
  • Describe the impact that your organization has had on corporate social responsibility as it relates to Sarnia Lambton (environmental, ethical/human rights, philanthropic and/or economic).
    Choose either the video option or the text option to submit for this question.
  • Describe the impact that your organization has had on Sarnia Lambton
    Choose either the video option or the text option to submit for this question.
  • Describe the impact that your organization has had on Sarnia Lambton
    Choose either the video option or the text option to submit for this question.
  • Upload a Referral Letter
    Choose either the video option or the document option to submit for this question.
  • Upload a Referral Video
    Choose either the video option or the document option to submit for this question.
  • I have included 2 to 5 referral letters (required)
  • Supply a tag line and company description.
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Technical Expertise (outstanding in their field or industry) 16.0%
Social Responsibility and Community Impact 16.0%
Innovation (outstanding solutions or use of technology) 16.0%
People Impact (positive experience and impact on individuals) 16.0%
Growth (business, jobs, community, etc) 16.0%
Letters of reference (2 to 5 letters) show 20.0%