Welcome to the Hats Off to Excellence Gala Awards 2007

Delta is a thriving municipality with a diverse business community. The annual excellence awards gala is an opportunity to recognize the businesses and the people in Delta who make a difference. Below are the categories and criteria for 2007. To print off nomination form and to read about sponsorship opportunities, click here.  Nomination deadline is July 31, 2007.

Thank you to our Hats Off to Excellence Award Sponsors for 2007
PLATINUM SPONSORS: Westshore Terminals, Vancouver Port Corporation, The Century Group
GOLD SPONSORS: Delta Container Inc., Delta Cable Communications, Tourism BC, South Delta Leader, Delta Optimist
SILVER SPONSORS: Lehigh Northwest Cement Ltd, TSI Terminal Systems Inc, Delta Town & Country Inn, Envison Financial, Alpha Aviation, BC Hydro

Rising Star Award:

• Proven operational success and growth potential, involvement in new economic activities, innovation and community involvement
• Owned and operated a Delta business for at least one year and under 5 years
• Achieved a certain degree of financial stability through business performance

Business of the Year Award: Any one of the following would qualify a company to be nominated.

• Reached a significant new level?
• Established new technology?
• Broken into a new market?
• The extent to which environmental and sustainability considerations are integrated into business objectives, strategies, plans and functions

Community Service Award:

• A Business - Not for Profit that has made a difference to Delta by demonstrating exceptional work ethics, standards and is a strong community supporter.
• A good corporate citizen
• Examples Include: Societies, Foundations, Associations, Corporations, Emergency Services

Volunteer Award:

• Any age
• Delta resident who has volunteered a great deal of time and effort to a Delta organization.

Citzen of the Year Award:

• Someone who provided extraordinary service to the community of Delta
• Someone who has conducted their life with integrity
• A person who stands out amongst their peers

Tourism Award:

• Be a Delta-based tourism business that has delivered a quality product/service which has contributed to the image, sustainability and professionalism of Delta.
• Have excelled by demonstrating an effective marketing program and superior ability to successfully satisfy visitor expectations through outstanding service.