Executive Of The Year Award:

Awarded to the chief staff person of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade for outstanding performance and community leadership.

Our award recipients are among the best Chamber leaders in Canada with proven excellence in:

• Chamber management and operations
• Membership retention and growth
• Financial sustainability
• Contributions to the Chamber Network and Chamber management profession, and
• Community leadership

Award Categories:

Three awards are offered based on Chamber size:

• Small chambers (less than 500 members)
• Medium chambers (between 500-999 members)
• Large chambers (1000+ members)

The judging committee may choose not to present an award in any category. 

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Must be the chief staff person of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade in Canada
2. Must be a member of CCEC
3. Must have been employed at the current Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade for at least 3 consecutive years 

Chamber Executives who are the sole employee are eligible and encouraged to apply!

Download detailed information about the Executive Of The Year Award program here.

 

Staff Person Of The Year Award:

Awarded to any staff person of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade who has demonstrated exemplary performance and commitment to the Chamber.

Our award recipients are among the best Chamber professionals in Canada. They have demonstrated significant performance achievements, dedication to teamwork and a commitment to professional development and growth.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Must be employed full time at a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade in Canada
2. Must be a member of CCEC
3. Must have been employed at the current Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade for at least 3 consecutive years 
4. Nominations must be submitted by the chief staff person at the Chamber of Commerce/ Board of Trade

The judging committee may choose not to present an award in any given year.

Download detailed information about the Staff Person Of The Year Award Program here.

 

Award Process & Important Dates:

Anyone can nominate a Chamber leader for the Executive Of The Year Award. Self-nominations are accepted.

Only the Chamber CEO can nominate an employee for the Staff Person Of The Year Award.

Nominations Open: March 4, 2024

Nominations Close: April 5, 2024

Nominees will be notified: April 8, 2024

Award packages due: June 28, 2024

Nominees will submit an award package to be reviewed by an external judging committee.

Award recipients will be announced during the CCEC Annual Conference.