presented by the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards!
Thank you for voting! Finalists will be announced at our VIP Meet & Greet for nominees and event partners on Jan. 14th 2025. Voting closes Dec. 15th, 2024. Each category will have 3 top Finalists based on your votes. Winners will be selected from the finalists by a judging panel of local business and community leaders and announced at the Business Excellence Awards on Feb. 28th, 2025.

YOU MAY ONLY SELECT ONE PER CATEGORY. If you select more than one, you will be redirected to change your selections to reflect only one per category.
YOU MAY ONLY VOTE ONCE PER IP ADDRESS.

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* 1. Customer Service Award:
This award is presented to a business or organization that exemplifies superior customer service and care. They demonstrate outstanding customer retention and exceptional knowledge of their products and/or services, all the while exceeding their customers’ expectations repeatedly.

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* 2. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award:
This Award honors organizations deeply committed to diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. It recognizes those fostering respect, empowerment, and equal growth opportunities, going beyond mere recognition of diversity's value.

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* 3. Employer of the Year Award:
This award goes to Mission's Best Boss, a business or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment, excellence, and innovation in creating a positive and supportive work environment for its employees. This award acknowledges employers who go above and beyond in fostering a culture of employee well-being, professional growth, and job satisfaction.

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* 4. Business of the Year Award (1-20 Employees):
This award will go to a business with 1-20 employees that exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit and vision, and exceptional leadership with new products, services, or processes. This is a business that is recognized by its peers for its competitive edge, professional integrity, and excellence in customer service.

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* 5. Business of the Year Award (21+ Employees):
This award will go to a business with 21+ employees that exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit and vision, and exceptional leadership with new products, services, or processes. This is a business that is recognized by its peers for its competitive edge, professional integrity, and excellence in customer service.

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* 6. Non-Profit or Charity of the Year:
This award will go to a registered society that is active in the local community by making a positive contribution to the social, cultural, or economic well-being of the Mission area. This organization shows leadership and demonstrates outstanding contributions, active collaboration, and engagement with others beyond those they serve while maintaining a good relationship with their internal and external partners.

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* 7. Home-Based Business of the Year:
This award is designed to recognize the efforts of home-based businesses. The winning business may have excellent customer service, a great product/service, or innovative marketing efforts.

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* 8. Young Entrepreneur of the Year:
The Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recognizes the outstanding achievement of an individual aged 34 or younger, who has successfully built their organization or is employed within a professional environment. This person has gained an expanding positive reputation and strong interpersonal, career, and business potential within the community.

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