Description
The Community Builder of the Year Award honours a business that demonstrates a commitment to the community beyond their usual business practices; has a long-term desire to build diverse, inclusive and balanced communities; makes a sustainable and tangible impact in the region; and displays a clear commitment to social responsibility.
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
- Chamber Staff and businesses of their immediate family, the category sponsor and current Chamber Board members and their businesses are not eligible to be nominated for this award
- Nominees must agree to a Code of Conduct Disclaimer at the time of application submission
Two finalists will be announced after the judging period and invited to attend the 2025 Business Awards in June 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 2025 Business Awards. Ideally the video should feature/highlight the person who will be representing their business at the 2025 Business Awards.
Criteria
| Commitment to community beyond normal business practices |
| Demonstrated work toward building a diverse, inclusive and balanced community |
| Demonstrated sustainable and tangible impact in the region |
| Clear commitment to social responsibility |
| Other noteworthy contributions and accomplishments |