Monthly Archives: May 2012

The HBBA “New Business Award” honors a member who has successfully launched a new business in the previous membership year and has achieved measurable success, attracted media attention, developed consumer support and/or customer loyalty, and shown commitment to our community … Continue reading →

This award recognizes a member who has “gone the extra mile” by participating in or sponsoring an award-worthy community cause or event; spearheaded the development of new programs within the community or the HBBA; received recognition for outstanding achievement from another … Continue reading →

The Members’ Choice award is for a current member in good standing who has gone “above and beyond” in his or her selfless contributions to the HBBA in the current year. The recipient of this year’s Members’ Choice award goes … Continue reading →

This award is presented in honour and in memory of long-standing CVHBBA member, Lawrence Belfrage, who passed away unexpectedly in May 2009.   Lawrence’s motto—in business and in life—was to “share a smile.”  The recipient of this award is someone who shares … Continue reading →

This award honors a member who has inspired members by sharing experiences, mishaps, wisdom, success, courage, and/or integrity through one-on-one mentoring, group networking, or at HBBA events and activities.  This person has made a determined effort to instill confidence in … Continue reading →

The HBBA Innovation Award is awarded to a member who has improved his or her business by introducing a new product or service or by diversifying an existing product or service; used creativity and innovation to build and promote the … Continue reading →

The HBBA Business of the Year is awarded to a member business that has accepted personal and/or business obstacles and challenges with professionalism and grace; provides a superior product and excellent ongoing customer service, and generously supports non-profits in our … Continue reading →

The HBBA Environmental Award acknowledges a member that has introduced and implemented ongoing environmental stewardship programs within their business or in the community at large; adopted “best management practices” that result in a reduction of packaging/emissions/waste; is “green” to the … Continue reading →