Business Excellence Awards

Recognizes a local citizen who has contributed significant volunteer time to enrich the quality of the Squamish community. This individual is well respected within the community, inspires others with their efforts, and has contributed significant time outside of their regular employment to uplift, support, and contribute to the local business community. They continuously lead, engage, and contribute to projects that improve the health of those around them.

Recognizes a business with an outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability that is linked to its public identity. This business has tangibly reduced environmental impact, waste outputs, and energy use through improved efficiencies, programs, projects, processes, systems, technologies, employee engagement, or other business operations. It demonstrates community leadership through its sustainability initiatives and has a positive influence on the impact awareness of the business community.

Recognizes a business that provides an accessible platform for a diverse range of arts and entertainment within the community. This business is a leader and role model to other businesses of its kind, and is paving the way for inclusivity, equity, & diversity in the arts. It demonstrates strong engagement and collaboration with artists and community members and has made positive contributions to the artistic and business community through engaged efforts. It has demonstrated excellence in creativity and customer experience.

Recognizes a business for its ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training, and other business activities. This business extends community support above and beyond its professional duties and demonstrates creativity and originality with innovation that has made a positive contribution to the business community.

Recognizes a business that has enriched the community through financial, volunteer, or project-based contributions. It has made a marked impact on the lives of Squamish citizens as well as positive enhancements to community infrastructure, services, or amenities. Has significantly invested in the growth and development of the local community which has enhanced and sustained its overall health and wellbeing.