2023 Business Excellence Awards & AGM

Description

A Gala Evening Celebrating Business Excellence in Dufferin. The 2023 BEAs recognize outstanding local businesses and nonprofits who work to benefit both our local economy and the wellbeing of our community. 
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Nominations have opened for the 2023 Business Excellence Awards (BEAs). The 2023 BEAs recognize outstanding local businesses and nonprofits who work to benefit both our local economy and the wellbeing of our community. Community members are encouraged to submit their nominations to recognize and celebrate local hardworking organizations before April 20^th.  BEA winners will be determined by judges from outside the area based on how the nominee exemplifies the award criteria.
 
Award nominees live and breathe their corporate values, have survived the challenges of the past few years, and are making our community better by being part of it. Nominations are open to DBOT members and non-member businesses located in Dufferin County. Nominees are eligible for nomination in as many categories as applicable.
 
2023 Award Categories include:

• Business of the Year
• Businessperson of the Year
• Inclusivity Champion Award
• Responsible Business Award
• Innovation Award
• Community Builder Award
• Chairman’s Award

 
Nominate a local business or nonprofit today at dufferinbot.ca.  After nominations close, nominees are asked a few questions through an online survey to help tell their stories. Their responses are sent to judges from outside our area for non-biased judging.  Nominees’ logos and stories are also added to our website and social media to further promote these outstanding local businesses and showcase Business Excellence in Dufferin. Nominees will be presented with a certificate of their nomination from their municipal council &/or DBOT staff and volunteers, with the Award winners announced at a Gala evening in May 18^th at Monora Park. Tickets for the gala will go on sale soon.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.
 
Nominations closed on April 26^th, 2023.  
 

Our Sponsors
As a Business Excellence Awards sponsor, you are showing your support and commitment to excellence in small business in Dufferin. Our sponsors are recognized throughout the entire BEA process – from nominations, to nominee recognitions, to the awards show. You will have the opportunity to get your business in front of hundreds of prospective clients and show the entire community your passion for thinking local, and helping local business. The DBOT Business Excellence Awards will be an opportunity that you will be proud to be a part of.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We’ve developed sponsor recognition packages that can be tailored to meet your needs. Each opportunity is built to maximize your organization’s visibility during the entire BEA process.

Title/Gold Sponsor ($4000) – only one available
Benefits
As our exclusive presenting sponsor, your company will receive premium benefits that include: Highest level of recognition on our website, social media, and all advertising Presenting rights to the DBOT Business Excellence Awards (“The DBOT Business Excellence Awards presented by <company name here>” used when referring to the event) Logo prominently displayed on event program and on screen during the Awards Gala Table of eight at the Awards Gala (approximate value of $1,100) Photo opportunities with local businesses and political leaders at the Awards Gala Recognition in the post-event follow up communications Opportunity to provide branded gift to all Awards Gala guests &/or award winners Opportunity to bring and display company signage at the Awards Gala Company logo prominently displayed at various points during the Awards Gala Opportunity to bring brief remarks to the audience (estimated 100-150 people) during the Awards Gala

 

Cocktail Reception / AGM Sponsor ($2000)

Benefits

The Cocktail Reception will occur for one hour immediately before the BEAs, in the lower-level of Monora Park, and will feature passed hors d’eouvres, and local beverages Our Annual General Meeting will take place during the Cocktail Reception Opportunity to brand the Cocktail Reception (“The Cocktail Reception presented by <company  name here>” used when referring to the reception Company logo featured on DBOT’s website and social media prior to the event Logo displayed on event program and on screen during the Awards Gala Opportunity to bring and display company signage at the Cocktail Reception Recognition in the post-event follow up communications Four (4) tickets to the Awards Gala

  

Photo Booth Sponsor ($1500)
Benefits
Company logo featured on DBOT’s website and social media prior to the event Logo displayed on event program and on screen during the Awards Gala Recognition in the post-event follow up communications Opportunity to create a photography backdrop and bring photography props and decor for guests’ use during the Gala Two (2) tickets to the Awards Gala

 

Dessert or Wine Sponsor ($1000 each)
Benefits
Company logo featured on DBOT’s website and social media prior to the event Logo displayed on event program and on screen during the Awards Gala Recognition in the post-event follow up communications Opportunity to brand the sponsorship – i.e. sponsored by … tags on the wine bottles on the table, or dessert provided by…. on the program for dessert sponsorship Recognition in the post-event follow up communications Two (2) tickets to the Awards Gala

 

Event Supporter $600

Benefits

Company logo featured on DBOT’s website and social media prior to the event Logo displayed on event program and on screen during the Awards Gala Recognition in the post-event follow up communications Two tickets to the Awards Gala

  
None of these fit? We can create a customized opportunity to suit your needs and your budget.

Contact us

If you would like to discuss Business Excellence Awards opportunities in more detail, please contact Diana Morris at the DBOT office at 519-941-0490, ext. 202 or via email at diana@dufferinbot.ca. We would be happy to meet with you about this exciting prospective partnership!