Employee's Choice Award & Finalist for Small Business of the Year!
![Profile interview for Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala receiving Employees Choice Award](/media2/images/420/staff/12698280-10153467791167945-1531457046925139748-o.jpg)
This is the first year for this award, "presented to an employer who is recognized by his or her employees as creating a culture that supports work/life balance" for employees and clients. This award was presented by Joanne Schroeder, the executive director of the Comox Valley Child Development Association.
The specific Award Criteria included:
- Has demonstrated support and care for employee's parental needs such as job sharing, option to work from home or flexibility when family matters arise
- Demonstrates support for local children's initiatives or fundraising campaigns
- Staff and owners demonstrate an inclusive attitude towards families with young children both as employees and customers
- May provide additional resources such as children's play area, children's menu, child friendly or unisex washrooms and/or change tables in both men and women's washrooms and/or a comfortable place for nursing infants
![image by Brian Dechene David Pinel, Morgan, and Caroline Fisher](/media2/images/420/staff/dave-caroline-morgan.jpg)
We were also thrilled to be nominated and shortlisted as a finalist for Small Business of the Year, and congratulate the other nominees, finalists, and award winner Rattan Plus Home and Patio who help to anchor Courtenay's local businesses downtown.
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