2026 Ontario Business Achievement Awards

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Last name *

Company name *

Job title *

City *

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Email *

Please provide a description of your company *

Is your company a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce or a local chamber of commerce/ board of trade? *

If yes, to which chamber of commerce or board of trade does your organization belong?

How many people does your organization currently employ? *

Please select the award you are applying for *

BEYOND BORDERS BUSINESS AWARD

1. International demand & competitive advantage *

Describe the international demand for your product or service and explain how it demonstrates competitive advantage or differentiation in global markets. Include evidence of year‑over‑year revenue growth.

2. International compliance *

Outline the international quality, regulatory, and certification standards your organization complies with, and describe how you ensure ongoing adherence across markets.

3. Production capacity & scalability *

Explain how your organization ensures reliable production capacity and/ or scalability to meet repeat or large‑volume export orders.

4. Competitive global pricing *

Describe how your organization establishes competitive global pricing, including how you manage freight, tariffs, insurance, and currency considerations.

ACCESSIBLE EMPLOYER AWARD

1. Accessible physical & digital environments *

Describe how your organization ensures accessible physical workspaces and digital environments to comply with AODA standards.

2. Accommodation process *

Explain your organization’s accommodation process and provide examples of how it supports employees.

3. Inclusive hiring & equitable employment practices *

How do you ensure inclusive and fair recruitment and hiring practices across your organization?

4. Leadership commitment & training *

Provide an example of how your organization’s leadership demonstrates commitment to accessibility including any training schedules that are part of your accessible workplace culture.

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AWARD

1. Creative Output *

Describe the original artistic, cultural, or digital work your organization produced this year and the measurable indicators (audience engagement, reviews, awards, or assessments) that demonstrate its quality.

2. Economic and market impact *

Provide evidence of economic or market impact this year, including growth in audiences, clients, distribution, revenue, or cultural exports.

3. Innovation in creative practice *

Explain how your organization used new techniques, technologies, formats, or storytelling approaches to advance your creative practice.

4. Community & workforce development *

Describe how your organization supported community or workforce development through partnerships, talent initiatives, cultural participation, or initiatives that strengthen Ontario’s creative workforce and cultural infrastructure.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD

1. Leadership commitment & governance *

In what ways does your organization’s leadership embed diversity and inclusion into strategy, governance, and decision‑making.

2. Measurable D&I outcomes *

Provide a brief case study of a measurable D&I outcome, such as progress in representation, pay equity, retention, or advancement within the past year.

3. Innovative D&I initiatives *

Describe your organization’s innovative D&I initiatives and explain how training supports these efforts.

4. Inclusive culture of belonging *

Explain how your organization fosters a culture of belonging.

EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION AWARD

1. Novelty & originality *

Describe your innovation(s) and provide evidence of their contributions to year‑over‑year revenue growth.

2. Demonstrated impact & value *

Can you explain the measurable impact of your innovation on customers, industries, or communities?

3. Effective use of data & metrics *

Describe how your organization has used data, analytics, or KPIs to guide the development and implementation of past or current innovations.

4. Innovation leadership & culture *

Explain how your organization has built a culture of innovation, including leadership support, creativity, and experimentation.

SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS AWARD

1. Sustainability strategy & environmental performance *

Describe your sustainability strategy and provide examples of actions taken to reduce emissions, waste, or resources within the past year.

2. Sustainable supply chain management *

Define how environmental, social, and human‑rights criteria fits into the evaluation and management of supplier performance for your organization.

3. Social impact *

Describe your organization’s social impact initiatives for workers, communities, Indigenous partnerships, or equitable labour practices.

4. Innovation for sustainability *

What role does innovation (such as low‑carbon technologies, circular products, or eco‑designed solutions) play at your organization in advancing sustainability.

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