Description
The Small Business Excellence Award celebrates outstanding businesses with 1–50 employees that demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership, innovation, and sustained business growth.
This award recognizes entrepreneurs who have successfully built resilient, adaptable, and high-performing businesses while contributing to the economic vitality of the Brampton community.
This category focuses on entrepreneurial success, growth, and market impact.
Requirements
Ideal Nominee Profile
This award is best suited for a small business that demonstrates:
- Strong entrepreneurial leadership and clear business vision
- Consistent growth and measurable business performance
- Adaptability in response to changing markets or challenges
- A strong reputation among customers, partners, and the community
- A meaningful contribution to the local economy
Examples of Achievement
Nominees may demonstrate excellence through:
- Revenue growth, customer growth, or business expansion
- Launch of new products, services, or business lines
- Expansion into new markets or customer segments
- Strategic pivots or innovation in response to industry changes
- Strong customer loyalty, testimonials, or brand reputation
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, nominees must:
- Have between 1–50 employees
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership, business growth, or innovation
- Provide products or services that benefit or serve the Brampton community
- Nominees must have substantial business operations within the City of Brampton and/or be a member in good standing of the Brampton Board of Trade.
- Nominees must agree to attend the awards gala and participate in promotional activities if selected as finalists.
- Members of the Brampton Board of Trade Board of Directors (and their employees), staff, and participating partners are not eligible for nomination.
Past Winners:
SCOOTY MOBILITY
EDANA INTEGRATED MARKETING
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial Leadership and Vision | 30.0% |
| Business Growth and Impact | 30.0% |
| Innovation and Adaptability | 25.0% |
| Customer Success and Reputation | 15.0% |