Excellence in Community Impact - Sponsored by Rogers Business

Category Details

This award recognizes a business, society, or organization that has demonstrated exceptional social leadership and made a measurable difference in the community. Nominees should show how their initiatives, services, or programs have created lasting and positive impact, fostering inclusivity, support, and well-being for individuals or groups within the 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.
PLEASE NOTE: BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR FINAL ENTRY, PLEASE REVIEW THE JUDGING CRITERIA AND WEIGHT FOR THIS PARTICULAR AWARD TO ENSURE YOU ARE ALIGNING WITH AND SATISFYING THE MEASURES THE JUDGES ARE EVALUATING.

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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

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS:

You may attach up to three (3) written testimonials from business or community associates. Due to the volume of submissions, additional media and video will not be reviewed as part of the application.
100 MB per file. Accepted formats: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, webp, mp3, m4a, mov, mp4, mpg, mpeg, webm

Organization Name

Number of years in business

Number of Employees - Full Time

Number of Employees - Part Time

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

Maximum of 1500 words. In a brief paragraph or two, tell us the purpose of the organization.

Please provide a brief description of the organization (history/services/products).

Maximum of 750 words.

AWARD SPECIFICS

How long has the organization been involved in community activities?

Describe the community activities your organization engages in and the need or social issue addressed. Highlight any initiative(s) undertaken in the last three years. Include any innovative approaches used to achieve social leadership.

Maximum of 1500 words.

What outcomes have you achieved by addressing the social need identified? How do you measure your social impact?

Maximum of 750 words.

Is your impact sustainable? Will your social leadership measures create change in the long term?

Maximum of 500 words.

List any awards or recognition you organization received for the community impact activities

Maximum of 500 words.

SUMMARY

Maximum of 750 words. This text is what you want people to read about your organization and will be used for promotional purposes related to the awards.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

It is a requirement that you submit your company logo
100 MB per file. Accepted formats: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, webp, mp3, m4a, mov, mp4, mpg, mpeg, webm

Address

Design Credit

Name the company or companies who assisted you in the presentation of your entry. (Separate by commas.)

Contact information

First name

Last name

Email address

Phone

Company

Company name

Address

City

Province/state

Postal Code