The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce along with program sponsor Lawson Lundell LLP and BEEM Credit Union are thrilled to launch the 38th Annual Business Excellence Awards for 2025. 

Nomination Period is open August 1st, 2025 - September 12th, 2025. Finalist Announcement event is October 3rd, 2025. Gala October 30th, 2025.

The Business Excellence Awards calls for nominations for outstanding businesses and organizations in the following categories:

  • Arts & Entertainment Excellence
  • Business Leader of the Year
  • Excellence in Agriculture
  • Excellence in Business Ethics
  • Excellence in Community Impact
  • Excellence in Environmental Impact
  • Excellence in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence in Tourism
  • Indigenous Business of the Year
  • Large Business of the Year
  • Mid-size Business of the Year
  • Not-for-Profit Excellence
  • Rising Star Business of the Year
  • Small Business of the Year
  • Top Sales Professional of the Year (Inaugural)
  • Technology Innovator of the Year
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year