The Battlefords Business Excellence Awards application kits are now available online at www.battlefordschamber.com, and there are some significant changes coming to this year’s awards.
The main one is in the marquee category of Business of the Year.
In the past the category had been treated as one of the six open category awards and had its own specific application kit. Now, it will be awarded to one business from the entire finalist list in the six open categories.
That means finalists in all BBEX Awards categories excluding Heritage will now be eligible in this category.
The other categories include Heritage, New Business Venture, Marketing, Community Contribution, Customer Service, Micro Business and, finally, a new category called Battlefords Best Employer.
This is to reward businesses that excel in how employees are involved in strategic goals and company values and how human and supporting resources have been optimized to obtain or sustain commercial success. Testimonials from employees will add a new and dynamic aspect to the program.
Also included in the new award category is one on the development of a workplace safety plan, given that Saskatchewan has the second-worst workplace injury record in Canada. The hope is to encourage employers and companies to promote their workplace safety plans and work to achieve zero injuries.
Application kits are available online and you can contact the Chamber for further information. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 24.
The BBEX Awards Gala is to be held Oct. 6 at the Dekker Centre.
