Black Creek Business Area Association

Business Excellence Award Program

Ward 27, York Humber

The York Community Council recommends the endorsement of the following Terms of Reference for the Black Creek Business Area Association's Business Excellence Award Program:

Business Excellence Award Program

Terms of Reference

Purpose:

-To increase participation of business and property owners by recognizing outstanding contributions towards the Black Creek Business Area (BCBA) and the surrounding community.

-To increase pride in the BDBA.

-To promote an overall improved general area appearance.

-To help market area and publicize the business within BCBAA.

-To bolster individual pride of area and work within the BDBAA.

-To recognize contributions by individuals in business in the area of building healthy community.

Areas of Recognition:

-Property appearance. Facade maintenance and appearance.

-Corporate contributions to area.

-Individual contributions to area.

-Innovative initiatives for area rejuvenation.

-Investment in technology.

-Business excellence.

-Corporate contributions to community living.

-Environmental considerations.

-Growth of business.

-Industrial recognition for innovation.

Nomination Process:

All businesses in the Black Creek Business Area and active members of the Black Creek Business Area Association would be eligible for nomination. Nomination can be made by any member of the community.

Nomination forms will be distributed throughout the community by means of media, central distribution points in banks and other business or political institutions, through BCBAA booths at local events, health centres, libraries, high schools and any other points of opportunity that may arise.

Nomination must be submitted on the standard Association nomination form or a mechanical reproduction. Nomination forms must be submitted to one collection point which will be the Association office.

Who Would Judge:

Selection committee:

A standing committee consisting of not less than five (5) members (membership to include award sponsor representatives) would screen all nominations for suitability. This committee would be responsible for accepting and posting all incoming nominations in the predetermined mediums. The Selection Committee would meet once a year to review accepted nominations for that year and assign the awards accordingly. This committee would be made up of at least one representative from each of the awards sponsors, the Association Chair and one external business representative.

Awards:

The Award shall be a plaque bearing both the Associations and the sponsors name and logo. Each sponsor shall outline what the award will be given for based on a business activity. Awards need not be given out each year if a suitable recipient is not identified. The awards shall be publicly announced and distributed at the Association Annual General Meeting each year.

The York Community Council had before it a communication (June 14, 1999) from Mr.LorneBerg, Executive Director, Black Creek Business Area Association, requesting an opportunity to present the Terms of Reference for the Business Excellence Award Program and requesting endorsement of the program by Council.

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-Ms. Ella Jackson, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.