From the first nomination to the final celebration, every part of our process is designed to spotlight excellence in Canadian businesses. Each nominee moves through a transparent and credible journey, shaped by community support and expert evaluation. Here’s how local favourites become nationally recognized leaders.
OUR PROCESS
STEPS TO BECOMING CANADIAN CHOICE
Curious how your favourite businesses become Canadian Choice Award winners? Here’s a look at the full journey, from community nominations to the final celebration.
NOMINATIONS
Support your favourite Canadian businesses by submitting a nomination. Business owners are encouraged to rally their community, the more nominations a business receives, the closer they are to becoming an Official Nominee and advancing in the awards process.
TOP 3 FINALISTS
Our expert panel carefully reviews all qualifying nominees and selects the Top 3 Finalists in each category within each city. This evaluation considers service quality, customer feedback, reputation, and community impact.
WINNERS
One winner per category per city is selected through a comprehensive review process. This includes questionnaire responses, verified customer reviews, nominator feedback, notable achievements, and demonstrated contributions to the local community. Winners represent the highest standard of excellence, credibility, and impact in their category.
