Excellence in Tourism, Hospitality & Visitor Experience - Sponsored by Tourism Kelowna

Category Details

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.

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?

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Organization / Nominee Name

Primary Contact Name

Primary Contact Email

Address

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.

Visitor / Guest Experience

Describe how your business, organization, attraction, venue, accommodation, restaurant, winery, event, tour, or hospitality experience delivers outstanding service, hospitality, responsiveness, accessibility, personalization, and overall guest or visitor experience.

Guest Satisfaction and Feedback

Please provide evidence of guest satisfaction, such as reviews, testimonials, repeat visits, survey results, referrals, ratings, or other feedback.

Business and Sales Results

Describe your growth in bookings, visitors, customers, revenue, market reach, partnerships, or other measurable business results.

Marketing and Business Development

What marketing, sales, partnership, or business development strategies have helped you attract and serve visitors or guests?

Innovation in Tourism or Hospitality

Describe any new experiences, packages, services, technology, partnerships, or creative approaches you have introduced to enhance tourism or hospitality.

Sector and Community Contribution

How do you support local businesses, tourism partners, suppliers, culture, heritage, attractions, employees, or the broader visitor economy?

Professionalism and Responsible Tourism

How do you demonstrate ethical business practices, safety, licensing, inclusion, accessibility, responsible tourism, and industry standards?

Contact information

First name

Last name

Email address

Phone

Company

Company name

Address

City

Province/state

Postal Code

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