The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce (KCC) along with Presenting Sponsors, Lawson Lundell LLP and Beem Credit Union, are thrilled to launch the 37th annual Business Excellence Awards program in 2024. This program celebrates remarkable companies, organizations and entrepreneurs in 17 different categories.

Criteria for Nominees

  • Business Awards are open to companies, organizations, enterprises and not-for-profits within Central Okanagan.
  • Nominations for individuals will be accepted for Young Entrepreneur. Business Leader nominations will be made by select committee.
  • Businesses must be in operation for three (3) years with the exception of the Rising Star Category.
  • Businesses and organizations are eligible for nomination in a maximum of two (2) categories.
  • Past year's award recipients may not be nominated in the same category for two years following their win but are eligible for other categories.
  • Past year's award finalists may be nominated in the same category or any other category in consecutive years.
  • Companies and organization closely connected to a member of the Board or Staff of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, are not eligible to be nominated.

Requirements for Nominations

  • Nominations open at or about 8:30 a.m. August 23, 2024, to 11:59 p.m. September 23, 2024 (the “Contest Closing Date”).
  • A person or company may enter as many nominees as they like.
  • Nominators/Nominees are encouraged to complete the entire application no later than 11:59 p.m. September 25, 2024 in order to be considered by the program's independent judges.
  • Nominations are subject to verification by the panel of Judges.
  • All entries and information collected are protected under the KCC Privacy Policy.

Disclosure

  • All information collected from nominees becomes property of KCC for promotional purposes, including bio and photography, for current and future use.
  • Nominees may be contacted occasionally for promotional means and photo used for any present and/or future marketing collateral.
  • A nominee may be disqualified if the nominee is unable to meet the requirements or unavailable for the scheduled interview.
  • Nominees may be disqualified if it is determined that the nomination form misrepresents achievements or information in any way.