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• Association of the Year Honours an incorporated, not-for-profit, society that demonstrates organizational leadership and measurable success, as defined by the organization, in achieving its mandate.
• Business Leadership of the Year Honours a business that demonstrates sound business practices, leadership in their industry, and a positive impact on the Richmond community. The business provides inspiration and acts as a role model for other businesses in employment and industry standards.
• Green Business of the Year Honours a business that demonstrates success and leadership with its sustainable business practices. 
• Innovative Enterprise of the Year Honours a business that demonstrates the use of innovation to create a significant positive impact on society. The business displays vision in the development and launching of new technologies, products and/or services and demonstrates the ability to take risks.
• New Business of the Year Honours a newly founded, independent business that is achieving outstanding business performance in a short period of time, demonstrates exceptional promise for continued growth and serves as an inspiration for other new businesses. The business must be 3 years or less from the date of incorporation or the first day of operation.
• Outstanding Workplace of the Year Honours a business that excels while demonstrating a commitment to the physical, intellectual, and emotional support of employees through the work environment, benefits, vacation and paid time off, performance management, training and skills development, and community involvement.
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Honours an entrepreneur under the age of 40 who excels in business, exemplifies leadership and entrepreneurial skills and demonstrates exceptional vision that contributes to business success.
• Small Business of the Year (1-10 Full Time Employees) Honours a business with 1 – 10 full time employees that demonstrates continual business growth and leadership that operates with integrity and passion while being committed to the wellbeing of all employees and the wider community.
• Mid-size Business of the Year (11-50 Full Time Employees) Honours a business with 11 – 50 full time employees that demonstrates business excellence as a noteworthy employer, with a focus on financial success and a superior business model.
• Large Business of the Year (51+ Full Time Employees) Honours a noteworthy enterprise with more than 50 full time employees that leads with vision and has demonstrated continued success.

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