The Downtown Achievement Awards will celebrate outstanding local businesses across four award categories which are outlined below.
Community Impact Award
For a business that consistently gives back to the community through partnerships, initiatives, sponsorships, volunteering or other contributions.
Eligible businesses may include:
Retailers, restaurants, service providers, professional offices, personal services, health and wellness businesses, hospitality businesses, and other downtown businesses that demonstrate a meaningful commitment to the community.
Trusted Professional Award
Recognizing a professional service provider that has earned the trust and confidence of its clients and the community through exceptional service, professionalism, expertise, and integrity. This award celebrates businesses and professionals who consistently go above and beyond to support their clients, build lasting relationships, and contribute positively to Downtown Tillsonburg.
Eligible businesses may include:
Accountants, lawyers, financial and insurance professionals, consultants, real estate professionals, and other professional service providers.
Customer Experience Award
Recognizes a business that consistently creates an exceptional customer experience and contributes positively to the downtown shopping/dining experience.
Eligible businesses may include:
Retail stores, restaurants and cafés, personal services, salons and spas, health and wellness businesses, hospitality businesses, entertainment businesses, and other customer-facing businesses.
Legacy Business Award
Recognizes a long-standing downtown business that has contributed significantly to the history and identity of Downtown Tillsonburg.
Eligible businesses may include:
Businesses that have operated downtown for many years, including retailers, restaurants, professional services, trades, personal services, family-owned businesses, and other established businesses with a lasting connection to the downtown.