Description
The New Business Award honours a new business (3 years or less from the date of incorporation) that has achieved outstanding business performance in a short period of time; demonstrates exceptional promise for continued growth; serves as an inspiration for other new businesses; and displays a commitment to the community.
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements:
- Nominee must be an active business located or operating in the Greater Victoria Region
- Nominee must have been incorporated within the last 3 years from the date of nomination
- 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
| Outstanding business performance in a short period of time |
| Exceptional promise for growth |
| Serves as an inspiration to other new businesses |
| Commitment to community |
| Other noteworthy contributions and accomplishments |