2023 Business Excellence Awards Judging Form

Dear Trusted BWG and surrounding area Community Members,

Thank you for being a Judge in The Bradford Board Of Trade’s Business Excellence Awards of 2023.

Our entire process is online. Each judge has been assigned packages of nominees for evaluation. You will have received an email with the nominee’s PDF answers to our questionnaire. The form is located below. You will receive an email confirmation once you submit the form.

Judging Timeline:

September 25th, 2023 Begin BEA Judging, Open People’s Choice Award Vote
October 8th, 2023 at 5pm BEA Judging Closes
Close People’s Choice Award Poll, October 8th at 5pm

Any conflicts of interest have been taken into account with your assignments. If you find you have a conflict, please let me know ASAP so that I can reassign them: info@bradfordboardoftrade.com

Please refer to our Award Criteria when judging specific awards. You’ll find them here, on our Rules & Regulations page. All of our nominees have agreed to abide by them.

The winners will be awarded at our Awards Gala on Saturday, October 28th, 2023.

Thank you for your time, dedication and support of the BWG Business Community.

Judge's Name*

First

Last

Judge's Email*

Business You Are Evaluating*

Nominees were given the following instructions: "The following questions are worth 25 points each. Please only complete the categories that you were nominated for AND have accepted above. Describe why you feel that you should win that particular award. Be sure to refer to the award criteria when submitting your answer."
Please note that in the unlikely event that there is a tie in the People's Choice Award, judges scores will be used to break the tie in that category.

Agricultural Award

Business Excellence Award

Community Award

Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

Home Based Business Award

Start up / New Business Award

People's Choice Award

Youth Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

Woman Of Influence

Employer Of The Year

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

The following questions will have their score value indicated. All should be completed by the nominee. Please score each. A non-score will be submitted as a zero. Unless the question is in relation to volunteering within the community at large, please ensure that answers apply to their role within their business being evaluated.

What sets your business apart from your competitors - up to 10 pts*

Are you a current member in good standing with the Bradford Board Of Trade? 5 pts

List your Website, & Social Media Address - Up to 5 pts*

Please describe your use of your website and social media, and the benefits it brings to your business - Up to 5 pts*

How long have you been in business? 1 to 3 years - 2 pts, 3 to 5 years - 3 pts, 5 - 10 years - 4 pts, 10 + years - 5 pts.*

*Only for Youth and Start Up Award Nominees* What prompted you to start your business and what unique challenges did you face? Up to 5 pts.

How many employees do you have? 1 (Self) - 1 pt, 2 - 2 pts, 3 to 4 - 3 pts, 5 to 10 - 4 pts, 10+ 5pts*

Did you or your employees participate in any local community events or volunteer with local organizations over the past year? Please describe your involvement. Up to 10 pts*

Did your business support any local charities or local not for profit organizations over the past year? Please describe your involvement. Up to 10 pts.*

Have you participated in or sponsored any Bradford Board Of Trade events in the last year? September 1st 2022 to September 1st 2023. Which events and in what capacity? Up to 5 pts.*

Do you shop locally and / or take opportunities to partner with other BWG businesses? Please describe in what capacity. Up to 10 pts.*

How has your business adapted to the changing environment due to COVID-19? Have you seen any positive impacts from these adaptations? Up to 10 pts.*

Have you completed any professional development or training over the last year? Please describe the courses or informational sessions you've taken part in from Sept. 2022 to Sept. 2023. Up to 10 pts*

Have you completed any capital reinvestment into your business over the last year? September 2022 to September 2023. Example: Hire more staff, purchase equipment, software upgrades, etc. Up to 5 pts*

Do you have a formal business plan? Up to 1 pt.*

Have you updated your business plan over the last year, September 2022 - September 2023. Up to 1 pt.*

The Bradford Board Of Trade was a critical source of information for resources and supports for businesses during the pandemic. Did you obtain any information from us? Did you participate in any programs or supports from the government (at any level)? No points, for information only.*

All nominees agreed to the following:
Acknowledged disclaimer: I have read, understand and agree to the rules and regulations. I further understand that if my answers entered above are found to be untrue or do not meetin the rules and regulations, my acceptance will be found null and void. Business are expected to operate lawfully within best practices. The BBT reserves the right to decline any acceptance, their decision will be final.
If you have knowledge of information or business practices not meeting the above, please let us know below.

Judge Comments: