Description
The Sustainable Business Practices Award honours a business that demonstrates sustainable business practices in their own operations; raises environmental awareness; demonstrates leadership and commitment to sustainable development and energy conservation and shows how these practices benefit the regional environment; and exhibits a commitment to the community; and demonstrates leadership and innovation around climate change.
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements:
- Nominee must be an active business located or operating in the Greater Victoria Region
- Nominee does not have to be a member to be nominated, but must be a member to move on in judging
- Staff, immediate family and current Board members of The Chamber are not eligible to be nominated for this award
Two finalists will be announced after the judging period and invited to attend the 2023 Business Awards on 6:00pm, May 4, 2023 where the winner will be announced.
The two finalists will be contacted and filmed for a short video featuring their business that will be presented at the 2023 Business Awards. Ideally the video should feature/highlight the person who will be representing their business at the 2023 Business Awards.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates sustainable business practices in business operations | 22.5% |
| Business exemplifies environmental leadership and action on climate change | 22.5% |
| Demonstrates leadership and commitment to sustainable development and energy conservation | 22.5% |
| Demonstrates a commitment to community | 22.5% |
| Other noteworthy contributions and accomplishments | 10.0% |