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AWARD CATEGORIES

Old South Business Excellence Award

• This award recognizes a local business or individual that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in support of Old South London’s overall business performance, growth, and innovation. Setting a high standard of excellence in both customer service and community engagement, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit of the area.

People's Choice Award

• The People's Choice Award allows the residents and business owners of Old South London to have their say in recognizing the best local business to shop, dine, or experience within the community. This award celebrates a business that goes above and beyond to create an exceptional customer experience, offering outstanding products, services, or dining that truly enriches life in Old South.

Local Champion Award

• This award honors a business or individual who has been an unwavering champion for the Old South business community. Through advocacy, collaboration, or mentorship, they’ve worked tirelessly to promote the success of local businesses and the overall growth of the community.

To determine the award winners, we will follow a structured process to ensure fairness and community involvement:

• Nominations:

  • We will collect nominations from the general public and the Old South business community via our website until November 1st, 2024.

  • Nominations will be promoted through social media and direct email blasts to the 388 Old South businesses in our contact list.

• Input Criteria:

  • The public is encouraged to submit nominations that explain why their chosen business or individual deserves recognition, focusing on meaningful contributions and impact in the community.

• Selection Process:

  • Winners will be determined based on both the number of nominations and the quality of the reasons provided.

• Reviewing Committee:

  • Nominations will be reviewed from November 4th through 8th by representatives from the Boards of Directors of both the OSBA and the Old South Community Organization to ensure a fair and balanced selection process.

  • Independent board members from each organization will cast individual votes based on the established selection criteria. The winners in each category will be determined by the total votes from the combined boards.

  • If an OSCO or OSBA board member has any direct or indirect connection to a business that is nominated, they will be excluded from voting on that category to ensure the integrity and impartiality of the process. This measure helps prevent any potential conflicts of interest and reinforces the fairness of the selection process, ensuring that all nominees are judged objectively.

This selection process ensures that winners reflect the true spirit of Old South, chosen by the community.

Plan for the evening

7:30pm: Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & live music.
8:00pm: Welcome & sponsor thank you
8:03pm: Mayor address
8:07pm: OSCO President address
8:10pm: OSBA year in review & 2025 plan slides.
8:20pm: Awards Presentations
8:28pm: Closing remarks
8:30pm: Networking
9:00pm: Event conclusion

Thursday, November 14th > Idlewyld Inn  > 36 Grand Avenue London

(Secure $1000 sponsorship with the below proposal. If unsuccessful, try for $500 & cut the musician & decorations expenses)