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The best companies in North County San Diego and inspiring business leaders from the region will gather at the Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction (CBAD) Awards Luncheon: A New Horizon. This exciting event will shine a spotlight on businesses and organizations for their achievements and milestones within the community.
FEATURING
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Judi Sheppard Missett JAZZERCISE FOUNDER & CEO
MASTER OF CEREMONIES Lauren Phinney KUSI NEWS ANCHOR
AWARD CATEGORIES
The Community Footprint Award
Given to a company or organization that demonstrates a commitment to a positive community legacy. How does this company’s efforts improve the lives of residents and/or visitors to our community? And/or does the company culture encourage accountability and promote sustainability. How does this company contribute to the overall quality of life and well-being of the community?
Beat the Odds Award
The statistics are against them – more than 50% of small businesses fail in the first four years. This award goes to the start-up that beat those odds. This start-up is innovative, thinks outside the box and has come up with something new to build a successful business. How have innovative ideas and best practices helped this start-up grow and attain a competitive edge in the market? How is this company lifting up its team to success?
The Risk-Taker Award
Our local economy needs these visionaries, dreamers, and above all, bold risk-takers. This award will go to the entrepreneur who is not afraid to take a challenge. This business leader encourages professionalism and integrity as top priorities in their business culture. As a leader, this person influences the company’s proven success in sales and profits, increases jobs and adds value to the local economy. How does this entrepreneur adapt and remain relevant in a competitive world?
Women Championing Women Award
Given to a woman-owned enterprise that promotes the achievements of other women. Explain the role of the founder/owner in the day-to-day operations of this woman-owned business. How has the business forged new ways to deliver value to customers and community and encourage employee development? How has this business championed other women in the community?
Best Place to Work Award – small business ≤100 employees
Given to the small business that exemplifies an outstanding reputation for superior customer service, a strong work/life balance for employees, and is distinguished as a leader in their industry or community. As a small business ( ≤100 employees), how does this company provide superior customer service while maintaining competitively priced products or services? How does this company promote a proper work/life balance? How is this business putting employees first and providing amenities and benefits that distinguish the organization as an industry leader for others to follow? How does this company create jobs, encourage employee leadership development, and contribute positively to the business community?
Best Place to Work Award – large company 100+ employees
Given to the business or organization that exemplifies an outstanding reputation for superior customer service, a strong work/life balance for employees, and is distinguished as a leader in their industry or community. As a large business (100+ employees), how does this company provide superior customer service and transparency to the public while maintaining competitively priced products or services? How does this company promote a proper work/life balance? How does this business put employees first and provide amenities and benefits that distinguish the organization as an industry leader for others to follow? How does this company create jobs, contribute positively to the business community and insist on an atmosphere of fairness and respect for all employees?
THE FINALISTS
Beat the Odds Award
Carlsbad Coastal Dental, Michael Thylin, D.D.S __CommonGrounds Workplace __JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Vista __Movetic, Inc.
The Risk-Taker Award
**Caring Transitions of Carlsbad & La Jolla ****Easy Life Management, Inc. ****Gems of La Costa ****Lotus Trolley Bag **Naked Clean
Women Championing Women Award
**Elevate Printing Solutions ****Guide My Finances ****Melanie Robertson Photography **New Village Arts Theatre
Community Footprint Award
Nonprofit
**Audeo Charter School II ****Carlsbad Charitable Foundation ****Community Resource Center ****The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank/North County Food Bank **Wounded Warrior Homes
For Profit
**Amsety LLC ****Howes, Weiler & Associates ****LEGOLAND California Resort ****Nordson Corporation ****O’Reilly Wealth Advisors ****Point Loma Credit Union ****Señor Grubby’s **Sullivan Solar Power
Best Place to Work Award
Small
**Best-Rate Repair & Termite Co. ****Brightway Insurance ****Calsense ****FMT Consultants, LLC ****Fortis Fitness and Strength Training & YOGALUX ****Fusion Factor Corporation **LendSpark Business Financing
Best Place to Work Award
Large
**GIA (Gemological Institute of America) ****Novasyte LLC ****Omni La Costa Resort & Spa ****San Diego Gas & Electric **Viasat, Inc.
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