Entry Completion

Create your member account.

  • Select the category you wish to enter, and submit your information according to the specifications for the category.
  • All supporting materials (photos and videos) that you indicate in your nomination text must be sent with the nomination.
  • Include electronic copy of current corporate logo for production (PDF's).
  • Entries will be saved in your member account, and can be edited up until the entry deadline on March 11th, 2024. If you require assistance with submissions, please contact our office at 613-548-4453.

Accuracy of submitted materials is the responsibility of the applicant. Information given on the entry form will be used exactly as submitted in the award ceremony through production, presentation, and recognition in the media.

Submission Deadline

  • Online submission, including all supporting documentation and payment (arrangements), must be complete by March 11th, 2024 by 4:30 pm.
  • After this deadline, the committee reserves the right to extend the deadline for a SPECIFIC category and solicit additional entries in the event that there are less than three entries from a minimum of two companies in the category in question. 
  • If you foresee a conflict meeting this deadline please contact us at 613-548-4453. Once the deadline has passed no further submissions can be uploaded.
  • As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require assistance or accommodation with the nomination or submission process, please contact events@kingstonchamber.com or call 613-548-4453 so we can assist you.
  • If unable to submit your application electronically, please submit a printed copy of this form and all other documents to the following:

    Kingston Business Awards
    c/o Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce
    204-299 Concession Street
    Kingston, ON
    K7K 2B9

Judging Process

Virtual Judges will bring their professional experience and unique perspectives in deciding which companies deserve top-ranks and coveted awards in each category. Judges will review the submissions, and rate the work against provided criteria through a private, online system. Online judging will take place from March 12th to March 20th, 2024. 

Judging criteria are listed with each category description. The judging panel is comprised of individuals who are knowledgeable and aware about the building industry. All entries are scored based on judging criteria.

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce staff/board does not review or score the submissions.

Award Policies

  • Nominators may seek assistance from nominee, employee or others (with the exception of Chamber staff, board or jury members) in the completion of their submission.
  • Businesses must accept their nomination(s) by the deadline indicated, and then complete their Submission Kit to be considered as a Nominee in that category. Exceptions won't be made for late submissions.
  • Nominees can only let their name stand in one category. 
  • After winning an award in a specific category, a business must wait three full years before being able to be nominated again.
  • The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce holds no responsibility for incorrect emails or contact information submitted via the nomination form.
  • Nominations by an employee of the business are permitted.
  • An independent jury will select winners from all completed submissions received.
  • The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce staff/board does not review or score the submissions.
  • The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to disqualify incomplete submissions without notice or refund.
  • Acceptance of submissions received is at the discretion of The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce.
  • The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to realign categories due to volume of entries. If this process should take place, entrants will be notified.
  • If there are fewer than two entries in any category, The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to eliminate that category from the competition. Refunds will be given to those who have entered a cancelled category.
  • All entrants agree to be bound by these rules.