Camrose Chamber of Commerce

Small Business Week

October 17th - 21st, 2011

Nomination Forms

Small Business of the Year (1-25 employees) 2011 Winner: Tien Rostad LLP

Community Spirit Award 2011 Winner: OPT Waste Management

Franchise, Ambassador Awards 2011 Winner: Kevin Gurr

BRAED Business Appreciation Award  2011 Winner: Business I.Q.

Business Excellence Award(+25 employees) 2011 Winner: Selmac Sales (2007) Ltd.

AEI Employer of Choice Award 2011 Winner: Camrose Association for Community Living

Small Business Week Banquet

Awards Reception - Wednesday, October 19, 2011

6:00 pm  at The Bailey Theatre* Greetings: Ken Kobly, CEO, Alberta Chambers of Commerce
* Cocktails: 6:00pm
* Dinner: 7:00pm
* Entertainment: TBA

Wine Cart Hosts- Royal LePage
Champagne Reception Sponsor- Camrose Canadian

Tickets: $40.00 each or $240.00 for a Corporate table of 6

To Order Tickets please contact the Camrose Chamber at 780-672-4217 or by email at camcham@telus.net

Small Business Week Seminar:

The Value of Business Awards

While many businesses take on a wide variety of initiatives in order to grow their earnings, some have discovered the strategic value of business awards. Often, a small business will struggle to establish recognition and credibility in the market place. A business award win or nomination can open doors and have a greater impact on the growth of a small community.

Being nominated and winning is a win-win for everyone. Not every company or business can walk away as the first place winner of the Business Awards but businesses will emerge from the process a better business with virtually no outlay or risk.

History:

Camrose Small Businesses of the Year are recognized annually during Alberta Small Business Week. The awards are presented at the Camrose Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Banquet held in October. Upon the discretion of the Small Business Week Committee, winners may be submitted to the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction for Provincial recognition.

The Awards:

The Small Business of the Year Award is open to all businesses with up to 25 employees. The winner will be selected by the Camrose Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Committee whose decision will be final.

The Community Spirit Award (any size business or non-profit, with any number of employees). Awarded to a business who contributes significantly to recreation, amateur sports, arts and culture, education, charitable groups and business development/promotion of the city.

The Business of the Year Award is open to all business with more than 26 employees.

The Franchise Business of the Year Award will be awarded to the independently owned and operated franchise business which meets the elegibility and selection guidelines.

The Camrose Ambassador of the Year Award will be presented to someone who tirelessly volunteers their time and efforts to promoting Camrose and surrounding area.

Business Appreciation Award, sponsored by Battle River Area Economic Development. This award is open to all businesses within the City and County of Camrose whose major business activity takes place within the BRAED region in east central Alberta and whose head office is located within the City of Camrose or Camrose County. The winner will be selected by BRAED representatives and the Camrose Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Committee.

Past Award Winners

Small Business Awards

2010 - Dee Jay Plumbing & Heating
2009 -  The Auto Shoppe
2008 - Creative Bedrooms - Gregory Chrabaszcz
2007 - Electro-Tel - Tim Forberg
2006 - Camrose Cycle - Dan Walline & Bruce Olsen
2005 - Richardson's Jewellery - James & Sherry Cardif
2004 - Windwood Signs & Graphics - Morris Henderson
2003 - Cobblers & Craftsman - Tom & Cindy Gerling
2002 - Zetson Master Builders Inc. - Garry & Sherry Zetsen
2001 - Big Eagle Hydro-Vac - Roger Stokowski
2000 - Draperies Plus Design - Judy McLean
1999 - Panhandle Productions - Glen Vinet
1998 - Petersen Instruments - G & S Petersen
1997 - Camrose Veterinary Group - Dr. D. Elaschuk
1996 - The Shoe Factory - Daryl & Leta Shillington
1995 - Camrose Booster - Blain Fowler
1994 - Wardrobe Unique - Clarice Jury
1993 - Jubilee Construction - Gordon & Wendy Pasiuk
1992 - Pop'Lar Books - Janice DePaoli
1991 - Candler Art Gallery - Audrey Pfannmuller
1990 - Canadian Nursette - Ken Nyback Sr. & Jr.
1989 - Bonnie Hutchinson Enterprises
1988 - Central Agencies - Norm Mayer
1987 - Camrose Custom Cabinets - Ron Grue
1986 - Pedersen Florists - Paul & Carol Pedersen
1985 - Camrose Canadian - Chuck MacLean

Community Spirit Awards

2010 - Camrose Open Door
2009 - Camrose Regional Exhibition
2008 - Central Agencies - Norm and James Mayer
2007 - Lindstrand Auctions Ltd. - Jody Lindstrand
2006 - Centra Cam
2005 - Hauser Home Building Centre - Rob Hauser

Business Excellence Award

2010 - United Farmers of Alberta

Franchise Business of the Year Award

2010 - Canadian Tire
2009 - Hauser Home Hardware
2008 - Boston Pizza

Ambassador of the Year Award

2010 - Norm Mayer
2009 - Bob Prestage
2008 - Ron Grue 

BRAED  - Business Appreciation Award

2010 - Electro Tel
2009 - Vital Effect