Recognizes a woman-led (50%+ ownership and/or women in C-suite roles) business in the province that has been leading in its field and has proven track record of success. This award category aims to highlight the significant efforts and accomplishments of women who add value to their professions, overcome obstacles to get where they are, and positively influence the private business sector in New Brunswick.

Recognizes a company within the province that has identified the need for and invested in productivity and technology improvements. These improvements have proved to be key in increasing competitiveness and overall profitability. 

*Please note that this award is selected separately by ONB leadership for New Brunswick business productivity. Application for this award is not available.

Recognizes companies for excellence in export – with export sales over $5 million and have demonstrated a significant increase in export sales over previous years, along with market diversification, new product development, and innovation.

Recognizes companies for excellence in export – with export sales under $5 million and have demonstrated a significant increase in export sales over previous years, along with market diversification, new product development, and innovation.

Recognizes companies that have penetrated and/or grown new markets outside of Canada and the U.S. (non-traditional North American markets).

Recognizes companies who have successfully employed innovative marketing and sales techniques to expand their export market, launched new products developed specifically for the export market, and/or companies whose product/service is cutting edge in terms of innovation.

Recognizes companies who are new to export within the past five years. Criteria include the volume of export sales, level of difficulty associated with entering the market, and unique approaches taken to enter new markets.

Recognizes companies that have leveraged sustainable practices to enable growth from an export perspective.

*Please note that this award is selected separately by ONB leadership from three finalists chosen by judges. Application for this award is not available. All applicants are scored in this category by default.