Description
This award celebrates promising startups and emerging companies which demonstrate strong growth potential, innovation, and community involvement. It is open to new businesses in operation for less than 3 years. Franchises are not eligible.
For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.
Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.
PLEASE NOTE: BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR FINAL ENTRY, PLEASE REIVEW THE JUDGING CRITERIA AND WEIGHT FOR THIS PARTICULAR AWARD TO ENSURE YOU ARE ALIGNING WITH AND TO ENSURE YOU ARE ALIGNING WITH AND SATISFYING THE MEASURES THE JUDGES ARE EVALUATING.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Sales Performance & Results | 30.0% |
Innovation & Initiative | 25.0% |
Customer Relationship Management | 15.0% |
Professionalism & Ethics | 15.0% |
Community & Team Contribution | 15.0% |