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Small- or Medium-Sized Business of the Year Award

posted on July 23, 2026

Small- or Medium-Sized Business of the Year Award

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The Small or Medium-Sized Business of the Year Award will be presented to a tourism business (with fewer than 20 employees) that exemplifies industry best practices in all aspects of its operations and is thus an example of all-round business excellence in the tourism industry.

The judging criteria in this category are:

  1. Overall strength & long-term viability of the business/business model/strategy (20%)
  2. Commitment to visitor/participant/spectator satisfaction (20%)
  3. Commitment to growth, innovation and product development (15%)
  4. Contribution to or enhancement of the tourism industry (15%)
  5. Commitment to human resources development (15%)
  6. Fosters a culture that embraces equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (15%)