TORONTO, Canada – (Mar 24, 2016) – Sigma Systems, the fastest path to creating, selling and delivering digital products and services, was named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, joining an elite group of organizations who embrace innovation and display a strong investment mindset.
Established in 1993, Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing Canadian-owned and managed companies that have implemented world-class business practices. Applicants are evaluated by an independent judging panel on overall business performance, including leadership, strategy, core competencies, cross-functional collaboration throughout their organization, corporate culture and talent.
Sigma has maintained healthy financial results for over a decade, placing a strong emphasis on culture and demonstrating a commitment to innovation and growth.
“We are proud to be amongst Canada’s best managed organizations. This award recognizes the efforts of the entire company, confirming our success at developing an engaged workforce, investing heavily in R&D and building long-term relationships with our internationally diversified customers by exceeding expectations,” said Sigma President and CEO, Tim Spencer.
“Best Managed companies are strong in strategy, capability, commitment and financial performance. They are all great Canadian business success stories,” added Peter Brown, Partner, Deloitte and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program.
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on five levels: 1) Best Managed winner (one of the new winners selected each year); 2) Requalified member (repeat winners retain the Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review); 3) Gold Standard winner (After three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully reapplied for the designation); 4) Gold Requalified member (Gold Standard winners may requalify for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review); 5) Platinum Club member (winners that maintain Best Managed status for a minimum of six consecutive years). Program sponsors are Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Smith School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums. For further information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.