With 50 nominees in 9 different categories, the Business Excellence Awards Gala highlights companies and individuals that have made exceptional contributions through their involvement and leadership with the Chamber in our community. Award categories include Business Leader of the Year Award (<20 employees); Business Leader of the Year Award (20+ Employees); Michael R. Follett Community Leader of the Year Award; Environment Award; Innovation Award; Volunteer of the Year Award; New Member of the Year Award; Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award; Workplace Training Award.

Co-host Marci Ien of CTV, together with Todd Letts, President and CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce will help to honour these Chamber members, along with sponsors such as Bell Canada; CTV; Manulife Financial; and UK Trade & Investment.