
ABOUT THE AWARD
Background
The Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses presented by Excellence Canada is a national award administered annually. This special designation recognizes businesses from all industries that demonstrate a strategic approach to successfully improving performance and achieving goals.
Selection Process
Applicants are evaluated by the adjudication committee of the Canadian Business Excellence Award against the award criteria in three key performance areas: (1) Delighted Customers; (2) Engaged Employees; and (3) Innovation. Applicants are benchmarked on their own merit and do not compete against one another.
Eligibility Requirements
Any Canadian owned and controlled private business operating in Canada that has been in operation for at least three years and has revenues over one million dollars annually may apply to receive the award.
Important Dates & Deadlines | |
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January 27, 2021 | The deadline to apply. |
March 31, 2021 | Applicant notified if their application is successful |
May 2021 | Awards presentation; Date to be announced later |






BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
COMPLIMENTARY STRATEGIC SESSION & MENTORING OPPORTUNITY
HOW TO APPLY
Applications can be submitted directly from Canadian-owned businesses or nominations can be submitted on their behalf from customers, suppliers and stakeholders that believe the business is deserving of recognition.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- It is a Canadian-owned private business operating in Canada
- It has been in business for at least three years
- Its revenues are over one million dollars annually