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6/11/2013 | Media Releases |
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2013 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS | |
Media Release For Immediate Release June 11, 2013 KELOWNA, BC – The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the call for nominations officially begins today for the 2013 Business Excellence Awards, nominations close July 12th. Click here for the Nomination Form In addition to last years’ award categories, the Chamber has added three (3) new awards to the slate for this years’ awards banquet to increase the total number of awards to ten (10). Thanks to the feedback from our members and nominators from last year the Chamber has revised the nomination form to make streamline the process by shortening the form from 10 pages to 4. “As we celebrate the 26th anniversary of the Business Excellence Awards and recognize this talented group of entrepreneurs, we are impressed with the depth and breadth of Kelowna’s dynamic business community,” says Caroline Grover, CEO for the Kelowna Chamber. “We are equally inspired by the innovation and tenacity demonstrated by the finalists and their companies and we feel that this years’ three new awards pays tribute to that inspiration.” The Business Excellence Awards program celebrates achievement in our business community with finalists in each category selected from a wide group of nominations. The panel of judges visits all of the finalists and will judge them on the growth and development of their business, customer service, employee relations and community service. Nominated businesses must have been operating for longer than three years (with the exception of the Rising Star Award) and have a letter from their accountant confirming that they are financially sound. • Green Innovator Award – Green innovators are organizations that have a major impact on the following core areas: • Innovative Marketing Award - Marketing innovators are organizations which have a major impact in the following core areas: • Hospitality/Tourism Award The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce acts as a single powerful voice for their 1200 members and their 25,000 plus employees to promote local business interests. The Chamber provides a cohesive business network for its members to expand their business contacts, value-added benefits, programs, and services aimed at improving the bottom line of Chamber members. Their mission is to foster a positive business environment by providing members with leadership, advocacy and services of value. For more information call: | |