The Oakville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Oakville West, will accept nominations for the 2014 Oakville Awards for Business Excellence (OABE) until September 30th at 4pm EST.
“The Oakville Awards for Business Excellence celebrates the many contributions our business community makes to the outstanding quality of life we enjoy here in Oakville,” says Chamber Chair, Orla Johnston. “Last year over 150 nominations were put forward and we expect a similar result this year.”
The 20th Annual OABE award categories open for nomination are:
- RBC Small Business of the Year
- Oakville’s Mid-size Business of the Year
- Oakville’s Large Business of the Year
- Oakville’s Professional Services Provider of the Year
- Oakville’s Restaurateur of the Year
- Oakville’s Franchisee of the Year
- Oakville’s Entrepreneur of the Year
- Genworth Community Builder of the Year
The awards are dedicated to recognizing exemplary models of excellence and community service by Oakville’s businesses. It culminates in a gala dinner and award ceremony on March 25, 2015 at the Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre.
“We encourage members of the business community and general public to nominate any Oakville-based business with whom you’ve had consistently great experience,” notes Bonnie Anderson, President of the Rotary Club of Oakville West. “It is a wonderful opportunity to formally acknowledge their hard work.”
The proceeds from the evening, including the considerable support from our Partners, provide funds for the Rotary Club’s youth and academic programs.
To be eligible for nomination, businesses must be physically located in the Town of Oakville and cannot have won in any category in the last five years. A complete list of category criteria and eligibility rules can be found at www.oabe.ca. Nominations can be submitted online at www.oabe.ca. Alternatively, forms are available at the Oakville Chamber of Commerce office.