Rookie Business of the Year
Sponsored by Hecate Strait Employment Development Society
Honours a business that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (In operation fewer than three years)

Small Business of the Year—Industry, Manufacturing, Trades, and Transportation
Sponsored by Northwest Science and Innovation Society
Honours a business in the industry, manufacturing, or transportation sectors that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees;  in operation for over 3 years )

Small business of the Year—Retail
Sponsored by TD Canada Trust
Honours a business in the retail sector that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees;  in operation for over 3 years )

Small business of the Year—Hospitality, Tourism and Service
Sponsored by the Coast Prince Rupert Hotel
Honours a business in the hospitality or tourism sectors that has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and outstanding commitment to quality. (Fewer than 25 employees; in operation for over 3 years. Includes not-for -profit organizations operated by salaried staff)

Aboriginal Business of the Year
This award of excellence is presented to a business that is majority Aboriginal owned and operated.

Chamber Member of the Year
Awarded to a chamber member that has made a significant and consistent contribution to the chamber of commerce throughout the year.

Volunteer Organization of the Year
Sponsored by Prince Rupert Grain
Recognizes an outstanding community or charitable organization that operates primarily through the use of volunteers.

Excellence in Customer Service
Honours a business that provides exceptional and consistent Customer service.

Community Involvement Award 
Sponsored by Community Futures Pacific Northwest
Honours a business that contributes significantly to recreation, amateur sports, arts and culture, education, charitable groups and businesses development or promotion in Prince Rupert.

Green Award
Honours a business that:
 o       appreciates that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility
 o       makes environmentally responsible decisions
 o       encourages energy conservation
 o       encourages others to strive for clean air, water, and land
 o      encourages sustainable use of renewable resources and the protection of special spaces and species in the Northwest

Business Newsmaker of the Year
Sponsored by The Northern VIEW
Presented to the local business, individual, or organization that has made positive business news in, or for Prince Rupert, during the year.

Child-Friendly Businesses of the Year
Presented to any business that can demonstrate child-friendly practices designed to welcome families and children to the workplace and/or employs workplace policies and/or practices that support the ability of its employees to maintain a healthy work-family balance. 

Nominated businesses who meet the criteria will be awarded a Child Friendly certificate for display at their place of business.