Celebrating the Brilliance of Local Businesses

Northern Lights

Business Achievement Awards 2025

Nominations are Open!

The Richmond Hill Business Achievement Awards, hosted annually by the Richmond Hill Board of Trade, is a premier celebration of local business excellence. This year’s theme, “Northern Lights,” reflects the brilliance and resilience of the businesses that illuminate Richmond Hill with their achievements.

The awards honor organizations of all sizes and industries that exemplify leadership, innovation, and community impact. From groundbreaking initiatives to transformative growth stories, these businesses inspire and elevate the vibrant business ecosystem of Richmond Hill.

As a nominee, finalist, or guest, you’ll experience a night of celebration, inspiration, and recognition. The 2025 Awards Gala, taking place on March 4, 2025, at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel, will feature networking opportunities, uplifting success stories, and the presentation of awards to Richmond Hill’s brightest businesses.

More than just a celebration, the Business Achievement Awards are a testament to the Richmond Hill Board of Trade’s dedication to fostering a thriving and supportive business environment where organizations can grow, connect, and shine.

Join us as we celebrate the businesses that light the way in Richmond Hill!

Nominate a Business using the Nomination Form above (if Nominations are OPEN).
- Businesses may nominate themselves!
- All Nominees are screened according to our Eligibility criteria & Rules.
Eligible Nominees will be invited to submit their Award Application.
- Please login to this website and navigate to "My Applications" to start or resume your application.
- If you do not yet have an account, please select Sign Up. You will be notified when your account has been confirmed.
Be sure to submit before the Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

My Applications

A business may nominate itself.
Nominees must have had a tangible business and in good standing for at least two (2) years.
Nominees must be able to demonstrate financial stability and may be asked to provide an account in good standing report from their financial institution.
Nominees must be a member of the Richmond Hill Board of Trade.
Nominees cannot have won an RHBOT Business Achievement Award within the past five (5) years.
The competition is not open to the Judges or their employers, or to members of the Award Organizing Committee or their employers. If the employer of a member of the Board of Directors is nominated, the Board member will recuse themselves from any discussion and/or vote on the recommendations of the Award Organizing Committee.

Notes:

At the discretion of the judging committee, awards may be withheld in any category.
More than one award may be given out in any category.
Businesses may only submit an entry for one category. The Judges have discretion to determine the category under which the business will be judged.
Additional awards may be presented that are not listed in the categories above.

How do I create an account?

Click the login icon at the top right of the screen (Desktop) or from the menu (Mobile) and select Sign Up to create a new account. After completing all registration steps, you be notified via email when your account has been approved.

Where do I go to submit entries?

After successful login, navigate to the "My Applications" page to start a new entry and view existing entries. Start or resume an entry and complete all required fields to submit your entry form. You may save at any time and return to the form at a later time using the My Applications page.

Can I make changes to my entry after I've submitted it?

Yes, you can continue to edit your entries until the submission deadline. After the deadline, you will be able to view your entries, but the editing controls will be disabled.

Do I need any kind of special software to make my entries?

This awards system is entirely web-based. You can create your entries on your phone, iPad, laptop, or any computer. All you need is a browser.

How do you protect my information?

Your account is protected by industry-leading encryption.