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For the eighth year running, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) will be recognising businesses and their contributions to Guyana.According to the Chamber,NFL Jerseys 2018, this year the categories would be extended even further to now include seven awards.The Annual Awards Presentation, which was introduced in 2001, remains the signature occasion on the calendar of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and is geared to recognize and honour members of the business community, as well as individuals, for outstanding corporate performance, corporate social responsibility, ethical behaviour, leadership, and innovation. It also encourages good governance, diversification, and competitiveness.In 2007, the Chamber not only expanded the categories in which recognition was to be given, but facilitated the participation of its membership and the wider public in nominating businesses for awards.This year, the categories are the “Business of the Year Award”, “GCCI President’s Award”, “New Business Achievement Award”, “Life Time Achievement Award”, “The Chamber Award”, “Corporate Citizen Award” and “Public Service Award of Excellence”. Business of the Year AwardAccording to GCCI, this award recognizes a company that has met its corporate objectives through performance and growth, innovation, competitiveness, and being corporate socially responsible. The GCCI President’s AwardThis award recognizes a company which has made significant investment and growth over a relatively short period of time, while adhering to corporate social responsibility principles. New Business Achievement AwardThis award recognizes a Young Business Leader who has built a reputation on customer service, quality, variety and innovation Life Time Achievement AwardThis award recognizes an individual or company with a long-term record in continuous community development, involvement in the private/public sector partnership, and an outstanding commitment towards good practice in industry.The Chamber AwardThis award recognizes a member of the GCCI who demonstrates continuing active interest in the well-being of the Chamber and has made a significant contribution to the overall success of the organization. Corporate Citizen AwardThe award is presented to an organization which best demonstrates continuous efforts to promote development and well being of employees, designs positive environmental programmes, and makes a significant contribution through its involvement in community service and creates customer value. Public Service Award of ExcellenceThis award is presented to that department of the country’s public service which has most effectively facilitated the work of the business community through the use of technology.According to GCCI, the deadline for all nominations is October 15, 2008. The Awards will be announced on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 when the Chamber will host its Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation. |
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