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Recognizes an individual business leader who demonstrates exceptional leadership, professional achievement, community involvement, mentorship, and commitment to strengthening the local business community.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes an individual, business, organization, or creative initiative that contributes to a vibrant community through visual arts, graphic arts, music, performance, entertainment, creative production, or public-facing artistic experiences.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a farming, food production, food processing, agri-business, agri-tourism, agricultural supplier, or related business that demonstrates leadership, innovation, sustainability, and contribution to the regional food and agriculture sector.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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The BBB Torch Award for Ethics honours businesses and organizations that stand out for their commitment to trustworthy, ethical business practices. Their leaders demonstrate a high level of personal character, ensure that the organization's practices meet the highest standards of ethics, and build relationships based on trust with customers and the community. Applicants must be in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and have a minimum rating of B or higher. BBB Accreditation/ membership is not required.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a for-profit business that demonstrates exceptional social leadership and creates measurable, positive impact in the community through programs, partnerships, philanthropy, employee engagement, advocacy, or responsible business practices.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a business or organization that demonstrates leadership in sustainability, environmental stewardship, innovation, and measurable positive environmental impact.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a business or organization that has taken meaningful action to foster equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging within its workplace, customer experience, leadership, and community engagement.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a business, organization, attraction, venue, accommodation provider, restaurant, winery, event, tour operator, or hospitality-based business that enhances the visitor experience and contributes to the growth and reputation of tourism in the Central Okanagan and beyond.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a business majority-owned by an Indigenous person, community, or organization that demonstrates entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, cultural integrity, and positive impact within Indigenous and broader communities.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a large business, generally with 51 or more employees, that demonstrates outstanding achievement, growth, leadership, operational excellence, community impact, and positive workplace culture.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a mid-size business, generally with 16 to 50 employees, that demonstrates strong growth, leadership, innovation, operational success, customer service, community contribution, and positive workplace culture.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a registered not-for-profit, charity, society, or community-serving organization that demonstrates exceptional leadership, service, collaboration, innovation, and measurable social impact.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a promising new or emerging business that demonstrates strong growth potential, innovation, customer traction, professionalism, and community involvement. Generally open to businesses operating for less than three years. Franchises are not eligible.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes a small business, generally with 1 to 15 employees, that demonstrates outstanding achievement, growth, customer service, innovation, community impact, and positive workplace culture.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes an organization that has undergone significant transformation through the adoption of a new technology, such as changes to its operations, business model, customer experience, workforce, culture, products or services, or decision-making processes.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes an individual sales, business development, account management, customer success, or client experience professional who demonstrates outstanding results, relationship-building, service excellence, integrity, and contribution to business growth.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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Recognizes an outstanding entrepreneur or emerging business leader aged 40 or under who demonstrates leadership, innovation, business acumen, growth, professionalism, and community involvement. The nominee should own, operate, or play a significant leadership role in a business or enterprise.

For those nominated in an additional category, you will need to submit a separate application for the nomination to be reviewed by our independent judging panel.

Our independent judging panel will review all applications and shortlist to three (3) finalists. Judges will assign a numerical score to the specific category criteria which applicants should note in their responses.

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