Description
The Outstanding Workplace of the Year Award honors a business that shows a commitment to a healthy work environment through practices that benefit employees physically, intellectually and/or emotionally; has competitive employment packages; focuses on workplace culture as well as employee recognition and reward programs; is dedicated to professional development and/or advancement opportunities; and shows a commitment to building diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Entry Deadline: 11:59pm, February 15, 2026
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 be considered as a finalist
- Chamber Staff and businesses of their immediate family, the category sponsor's business 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
Finalists will be announced after the judging period and invited to attend the 2026 Business Awards on June 11, 2026 where the winner will be announced.
Finalists will be contacted and filmed for a short video that will be presented at the 2026 Business Awards.
Criteria
| Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy work environment |
| Business builds strong workplace culture and is a competitive employer |
| Business has a strong employee recognition culture |
| Business provides professional development and/or advancement opportunities for employees |
| Business demonstrates diversity in the workplace |
| Other noteworthy contributions and accomplishments |