Rising Star & Emerging Business of the Year - Sponsored by Argus Properties

Category Details

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.

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.

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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.

Eligibility Confirmation

Please confirm the year your business began operating. This category is generally for businesses operating for less than three years.

Early Business Results

Describe your early financial growth, sales development, customer growth, market validation, or other indicators of strong business potential.

Innovation and Differentiation

What new products, services, business models, approaches, technologies, or ideas differentiate your business from others in the market?

Customer Traction

How have you built relationships with early customers or clients? Please include feedback, referrals, testimonials, repeat business, or customer growth where possible.

Professionalism and Business Foundations

How do you demonstrate transparent, ethical, and professional business practices, communication, planning, and stakeholder relationships?

Community and Team Contribution

How do you contribute positively to the local community, support collaborators or employees, and demonstrate future leadership potential?

Growth Potential

What are your goals for the next one to three years, and what evidence suggests your business has strong long-term potential?

Contact information

First name

Last name

Email address

Phone

Company

Company name

Address

City

Province/state

Postal Code

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