The 2027 award categories
Thirteen categories, each with a winner in every province that has enough eligible nominations and one national winner. Pick the one that fits the business best.
Every category
(13)-
Home servicesPlumbers, electricians, cleaners, movers, pest control
Judges look for clear quotes, arriving when promised and what happens when a job needs a second visit.
-
Trades and constructionRenovators, roofers, builders, landscapers
Judges look for finished projects with photos, licences and insurance, and how the business handles delays and changes.
-
Restaurants and cafésDining rooms, bistros, coffee shops, takeout
Judges read how the restaurant answers its harder reviews, and check its menu, prices and hours online against what diners report.
-
Food and drink makersBakeries, roasters, breweries, farms, producers
Judges check where ingredients come from against what the label and website say, and read what buyers report about their orders.
-
Independent retailShops on the street and online
Judges read the return policy, check how clearly products and prices are shown, and read what customers say about questions and returns.
-
Health and wellnessClinics, physiotherapy, dental, chiropractic, massage
Judges check registration with the relevant college, booking and wait times, and how clearly costs are explained.
-
Beauty and personal careSalons, barbers, spas, nail and lash studios
Judges check how clearly services and prices are listed and how booking works, and read what clients say about hygiene and results.
-
FitnessGyms, studios, coaches, climbing walls
Judges check how a first class or session is offered and what it costs, and read the cancellation terms.
-
Professional servicesAccountants, lawyers, agencies, consultants
Judges look at how plainly the business explains its fees, and read what clients say about how quickly it responds.
-
TechnologySoftware companies, IT support, device repair, web and app studios
Judges read what customers say about support and how they feel a year after they signed, and how plainly pricing and contracts read.
-
AutomotiveGarages, body shops, detailers, tire shops
Judges read what customers say about final invoices against quotes, and check how the shop lists its prices and warranties.
-
Pet careGroomers, vets, walkers, boarding
Judges read what owners say about how animals are handled and how they're kept informed, and check licences and photos of the facility.
-
Places to stayInns, bed and breakfasts, cabins, small hotels
Judges compare the listing photos with what guests' own photos and reviews show.
Know a business that deserves it?
Nominating takes about three minutes. Customers, staff and owners can all nominate, and it costs nothing.