OUTSTANDING BUSINESS PLAN AWARD

The Business Plan Award is to reward the efforts of the entrepreneur who has created a thorough Business Plan document. The following eligibility criteria must be met for this award: ·Market research justification ·Full operating plan. ·Complete financial analysis. ·Must be in Guelph/Wellington County area. ·Cannot be a previous winner of this award. ·Two copies of Business Plan must be submitted with application ·Judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD)

HOSPITALITY AWARD

The Hospitality Award is to reward the efforts of the entrepreneur who has created a successful and growing business through the application of commitment, dedication, hard work, ingenuity and innovation. The following eligibility criteria must be met for this award: ·Must have been in business no more than three years. ·Can demonstrate through good business planning a consistent growth and development pattern. ·Must be in Guelph/Wellington County. ·Cannot be a previous winner of this award. ·Judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD)

INNOVATIVE MARKETING AWARD

The following eligibility criteria must be met for the Marketing Idea award: ·Must have been in business no more than three years. ·Can demonstrate a good marketing idea. ·Achieved exceptional results. ·Must be in the Guelph/Wellington County area ·Cannot be a previous winner of this award. ·Judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD)

NEW BUSINESS AWARD

The New Business Award is to reward the efforts of the entrepreneur who has created a successful and growing business through the application of commitment, dedication, hard work, ingenuity and innovation. The following eligibility criteria must be met for this award: ·Must have been in business no more than three years. ·Owner/Owners must be over 35 years of age. ·Can demonstrate through good business planning a consistent growth and development pattern. ·Must be in Guelph/Wellington County. ·Judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD)

RETAIL BUSINESS AWARD

The Retail Business Award is to reward the efforts of the entrepreneur who has created a successful and growing business through the application of commitment, dedication, hard work, ingenuity and innovation. The following eligibility criteria must be met for this award: ·Must have been in business no more than three years. ·Can demonstrate through good business planning a consistent growth and development pattern. ·Must be in Guelph/Wellington County. ·Cannot be a previous winner of this award. ·Judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD)

OUTSTANDING TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS AWARD

The Technology Award is to recognize a small business that feel that they do an exceptional job for their clients. The following eligibility criteria must be met for the Technology Service award: ·Must have been in business no more than three years. ·Must have utilized technology to enhance and improve productivity ·Must be in the Guelph/Wellington County area ·Cannot be a previous winner of this award ·Must submit testimonials ·Judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD)

YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR AWARD

The Youth Entrepreneur Award is to showcase a local young person(s) who has successfully launched a new full time enterprise which has proven to be a productive and satisfying experience. The following eligibility criteria must be met for this award: ·Must have been in business no more than three years. ·Owner/Owners must be under 35 years of age. ·Can demonstrate through good business planning a consistent growth and development pattern. ·Meets or exceeds goals. ·Must be in Guelph/Wellington County. ·Cannot be a previous winner of this award. ·Judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD)

OUTSTANDING CONSULTING SERVICE AWARD

The Outstanding Consulting Service Award is to recognize a small business that feel that they do an exceptional job for their clients. The following eligibility criteria must be met for the Business Service award: ·Must have been in business no more than three years. ·Achieved exceptional results. ·Must be in the Guelph/Wellington County area ·Must submit testimonials. ·Cannot be a previous winner of this award ·Judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD)

SEB OUTREACH AWARD

The SEB Outreach Award is to reward the efforts of the entrepreneur who has created a successful and growing business through the application of commitment, dedication, hard work, ingenuity and innovation. The following eligibility criteria must be met for this award: ·Must have been in business no more than three years. ·Must have completed the SEB Program. ·Can demonstrate through good business planning a consistent growth and development pattern. ·Must be outside of the Guelph/Wellington area. ·Cannot be a previous winner of this award. ·Judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD)

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD

The Customer Service Award is to recognize a small business that feel that they do an exceptional job for their clients. The following eligibility criteria must be met for the Customer Service award: ·Must have been in business no more than three years. ·Achieved exceptional results. ·Must be in the Guelph/Wellington County area ·Cannot be a previous winner of this award ·Must provide testimonials ·Judging is based solely on the application and/or back up materials submitted (marketing materials, press releases, CD)