2020 Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards

The annual Business Excellence Awards will be a communications and media spotlight this year and the recipients will be announced on Thursday, December 3, 2020. The Business Excellence Awards recognizes outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals in Abbotsford that strive for excellence in our community. The categories are:

Innovation Excellence

Awarded to a business that has pivoted their production and or developed new business, products or services to businesses or consumers in an innovative way to meet unique demands during the COVID-19 crisis. The award recognizes businesses that are using effective strategies to improve competitiveness and profitability.

Community Contribution

Awarded to a business or organization that has developed new programming to either other businesses or clients in need during the COVID-19 crisis in support of the community. This award recognizes an organization that demonstrates awareness and responsibility for the impacts of its business practices; decisions and activities on society, the community and the environment and shared value for all stakeholders.

Frontline Excellence

Awarded to a business or entrepreneur who has gone above and beyond in the provision of frontline products or services to meet the unique demands created by COVID-19. This individual or business will have shown leadership in the development of new strategies to serve and meet the needs of the community.

Outstanding Support

Awarded to a business who has shown exemplary responses to the COVID-19 crisis to ensure the well-being of their employees, customers, and community. This award recognizes an organization that demonstrates awareness and responsibility for the impacts of its employees, encourages healthy wellness practices and addresses their workers' changing social, emotional, physical and financial needs. The recipient's priority is the safety and well-being of those they work with and serve including their customers, employees, suppliers, and partners.