The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce will safely host our 2020 Business Excellence Awards Luncheon sponsored by Scotia Bank, on Friday Feb 12, 2021 at Centre 150. The Awards luncheon will follow all COVID-19 public health guidelines and will open to our 2020 nominees and sponsors.
The West-Isle Enterprises Award for Business Excellence (1-10 employees )
Presented to a business or organization which delivers a high quality product or service, contributes to the economic development of the area, is recognized as a good employer, has become a positive Island ambassador through its activities on or off Island, is a recognized leader in its field. The 2020 nominees are Global Pet Foods, Go Girls Fashions & Accessories Inc and Hicken’s Service Centre.
The ADL Award for Business Excellence (11+ employees)
Presented to a business or organization which delivers a high quality product or service, contributes to the economic development of the area, is recognized as a good employer, has become a positive Island ambassador through its activities on or off Island, is a recognized leader in its field. The 2020 nominees are Arsenault Bros. Construction, PEI Bag Company and The Physio Centre.
The CBDC Central PEI Award for New Business of the Year
Presented to a business in operation less than five years which demonstrates a clear understanding of the needs of its client base and provides them in a meaningful way, has adopted solid business principles to develop a firm business foundation, has developed a loyal customer base. The 2020 nominees are Atlantic Nanofend Group, Little Black Dress, PEI Cleaning Fairies, theFIX.
The Innovation PEI Award for Innovator of the Year
Presented to a business or organization which in the past year has courageously stepped outside the box to solve a business problem, identify and fulfill a new customer need or niche, develop innovative marketing or technology solutions to drive its business forward, change its business model or turn its business around. The 2020 nominees are Beyond the Bridge Therapy Centre, Skygate Videography & Aerial Drone Services – PEI and The Recovery Studio.
The City of Summerside Award for Community Impact
Presented to a business or organization which creates a positive social, cultural or economic impact upon the community by contributing personal or employee volunteer time to the community, provides financial support to other organizations through sponsorship or donations, encourages economic development and well-being in the community through the provision of services that will help others. The 2020 nominees are Evermoore Brewing Co, Free Store, PEI Military Family Resource Centre, Telus Business Solutions.
The Scotiabank Award for Employee of the Year
Presented to an individual who may or may not be in a customer-facing position but demonstrates company values on a daily basis, through word or deed, supports the company’s mission and other members of the team, continually strives to deliver quality work which will enhance the company’s success, is a positive company ambassador on and off the job. The 2020 nominees are Brye Caissie – Holman’s Ice Cream Parlour, Carol Gallant – Grant Thornton, Debbie Taylor Gallant and Tanie Jahier – ADL, Greg Gaudet – Warren’s Carpentry and James MacHattie – College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada.