"Oscar" Nomination Information

How This Works:

Listed below are the four major categories for Essex County and one category for the US for this year's choices, with a total of 26 subcategories. Please vote only ONCE for each award. Businesses/people are only permitted to win one "Oscar" award each year.

To make sure that your vote will count, be certain that the company or individual you are nominating fits with the category. Also, be sure that the business/person you nominate is NOT part of a national franchise or chain and is located (or resides) in Windsor or Essex County (except for the US "Oscar" categories). And remember it does not matter which side of the border you live on, you can vote for all categories!

All responses must be received by September 19, 2008. Good luck to all businesses and people and may the best ones win!

Canadian Categories

Business & Service

Outstanding New Business Of 2008

The Guiding Light Of Private Schools
private schools for children, chains/franchises are allowed in this category only

The Leading On-Line Local Biz
a company that best uses the Internet to increase its sales and profits

Concrete Proof This Contractor Is Set In Stone
concrete contractors only

Your Git-R-Done Equipment Rental Spot
tools of the trade for residential, industrial and construction needs such as forklifts, wood chippers, ladders

"Tow-rific" Service
automotive towing businesses that definitely toe the line!

People

The Martial Arts Instructor That Kicks Butt!
Instructors in the martial arts field like karate, aikido, judo or kung fu

The Videographer Who Makes A Great Scene!
DVD/videographer for corporate parties, fundraisers, weddings

Yoga Instructor Who Always Bends Over Backwards For U

The Physiotherapist With All The Right Moves

Super Hero Debt Relief Fighter
debt counsellors/bankruptcy trustees you are grateful to for helping relieve your debt

Favourite Local TV News Personality

Retail

Spectacular Storefront

Brilliant Bathroom Renovators
bathroom remodelling companies

The Accessory Shop That's Forever In Fashion!
where you can find the perfect accessory — purses, belts, ties, cuff links

The Master Of Disguise Costume Party Palace

Seventh Heaven Religious Gift Store

Picture Perfect Art Gallery
a private art gallery, owned by one specific artist

Hospitality

Good Ole Home Cooking

Thai Cuisine Experts

Kiddie Kingdom
where to bring your child for a fun time, good food at reasonable prices

Sparkling Winery
wineries in Essex County only, not where you go to make your own wine

Sensational Seafood Paradise

Most Creative Cocktail Concoction
a specific drink available at a certain bar

U.S. Categories

Favourite TV News Anchor

Michigan Biz That Best Caters To Canadians
a shop, restaurant or business that gives Windsorites more value for their money