Nominations Submit a nomination indicates required fields.Who are you nominating? Name of nominee Nominee phone number Nominee email address Category Breakout New Business Award The Breakout New Business Award recognizes the vital importance of new business start-ups in our community and will be presented to a business that has demonstrated innovation and growth. This company must have a solid foundation in place for continued commercial success. Community Impact Award The Community Impact Award is given to the business whose owners or employees have demonstrated a commitment to community involvement by participating in community groups (charitable, not-for-profit, business or professional associations), and whose community work or initiatives have improved life for their fellow citizens. Sponsors Customer Service Award of Excellence The Customer Service Award of Excellence is given to a business that has best demonstrated outstanding customer service in their everyday business, and leadership in setting high customer service standards for Yellowknife. Indigenous Entrepreneurship Award The Indigenous-Owned Business of the Year Award celebrates the Indigenous business sector and its contributions to the local economy. The award is presented to a business who has demonstrated significant business achievement, service excellence and involvement in our community. Businesses must be 51% Indigenous owned and operated. Innovation Award of Excellence The Innovation Award recognizes a business that is pushing conventional boundaries and disrupting and reshaping their industry through innovative achievements. This could include a creative business concept, the launch of a unique product or business expansion, an investment that improves service or productivity, or the introduction of something new to Yellowknife. Large Business of the Year Award The Large Business of The Year Award is presented to a corporation with 21 or more employees who has demonstrated significant business achievement, financial growth, service excellence and involvement in our community. Small Business of the Year Award The Small Business of The Year Award is presented to a business with 20 or fewer employees who has demonstrated significant business achievement, service excellence and involvement in our community. Trailblazers Women in Business Award The Trailblazers Women in Business Award celebrates women in business and their contributions to the local economy. As successful business owners, Yellowknife’s trailblazers play a critical role in shaping our business community. The award is presented to a business who has demonstrated significant business achievement, service excellence and involvement in our community. Businesses must be 51% owned and operated by a woman. Sponsors Workplace Health & Safety Award The Workplace Health & Safety Award recognizes an organization that has shown leadership through its commitment to improving its health and safety management practices or implemented a new, unique idea to create a safer, healthier work environment. Sponsors Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award The Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award celebrates outstanding achievement by young entrepreneurs. The award is given to the business that best demonstrates effective leadership and has excellent potential for growth. The nominee must be between the ages of 18 and 35. View full category information Please provide a brief reason why this nominee is worthy of this award. 250 words or less.Your information as the nominator Your first name Your last name Your email Your phone number Submit Sign in / Register Nominations How to Enter FAQ Entry Procedures Eligibility of Submissions CategoriesJudging ProcessAwards GalaSponsors