Business & Community Leader of the Year - Sponsored by MNP

Category Details

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.

This form is for nominating yourself for one of the Kelowna Chamber Business Excellence Awards!

Chamber membership is not required for eligibility. The Business Awards are open to all companies, organizations, enterprises, individuals and not-for-profits located in the Central Okanagan.

To nominate someone else, click here.

Please note: This form is for submitting entries for judging.

Are you wanting to nominate a person or business for an award instead?

Go to the nomination form

Nominate yourself

Organization / Nominee Name

Primary Contact Name

Primary Contact Email

Website / Social Media Links

Organization / Nominee Summary

Please provide a brief overview of your business, organization, initiative, or individual role. Please note that this information may be used for BEA-related promotional, marketing, and event materials.

Your Leadership Role

Describe your leadership role within your business, organization, industry, or community.

Vision and Decision-Making

What major decisions, strategies, initiatives, or changes have you led? How have you demonstrated vision, resilience, and sound judgment?

Business Achievement

Maximum of 1500 words. Describe your measurable business achievements, including growth, innovation, stability, transformation, operational improvements, or other professional accomplishments.

Community Involvement

Maximum of 1500 words. How do you contribute to the broader community through volunteerism, advocacy, board service, mentorship, charitable support, or community-building?

Integrity and Professionalismrelated to the awards.

Maximum of 750 words. How do you demonstrate integrity, accountability, transparency, respect, and trust-building with employees, peers, customers, partners, or the community?

Mentorship and Influence

How have you supported, mentored, coached, inspired, or influenced others within the business community?

Letters of Support

Please upload at least one letter of support, testimonial, or reference that speaks to your leadership, business achievement, and community impact.
100 MB per file. Accepted formats: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, webp, mp3, m4a, mov, mp4, mpg, mpeg, webm

Contact information

First name

Last name

Email address

Phone

Company

Company name

Address

City

Province/state

Postal Code

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