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2007 Business Excellence Awards
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Business Excellence Awards Nominations

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 12th Annual Business Excellence Awards in sponsorship with:

Copper Point Canadian Pacific Railway Royal LePage - Rockies West HSBC Panorama Mountain Village Tim Hortons Real Storage Columbia Valley Pioneer Palliser Printing Fairmont Hot Springs


For tickets to the Awards Evening, please contact us. This event sells out every year, so be sure to reserve early!

 

HOW TO NOMINATE A BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL

  1. On-line application. Just fill in the form below and press Send!
     

 

Nomination Process

Nominations are received from the communities of the Columbia Valley. An impartial committee counts all nominations which are then short-listed and evaluated by a point system based on criteria listed for each award. The finalists in each category may be contacted for additional information regarding their nomination and business.

A selection committee, which does not involve any nominated persons or business, reviews all information on the finalists. Recommendations are submitted to the final non-partisan selection committee and a winner is chosen. The name is entered on a secret  ballot, which is then sealed until the Business Awards evening. All finalists are contacted and encouraged to attend the dinner with their co-workers.

 

 

On-Line Nomination Form

You do not have to be a Chamber Member to Vote—but you or the company you work for must be a Chamber Member to win.

  • Each category explains the criteria that must be met for an Individual or Business to be nominated.
  • Fill in the Name of the Individual or Business and write a brief explanation for your reasons why.
CATEGORY:  

1. Professional Services

Sponsored by Moondance Technology.

Accountants, Law Firms, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Surveying, Insurance, Financial, Consultant, Social Service or Government Agency

 

I nominate...

because...

2. Tourism - Hospitality

Sponsored by AG Valley Foods.

Resorts, Hotels/Motels, Golf Courses, Recreational Facilities, Campgrounds, Bed & Breakfasts.

I nominate...

because...

3. Food & Beverage

Sponsored by CIBC.

Restaurants, Catering Companies, Coffee Shops, Lounges & Bars.

I nominate...

because...

4. Business Excellence - North Area

Sponsored by Walter J. Pearce CFP,
REBC, GBA – Kootenay Group
Insurance Planners.

Overall well-run Business operating in the Radium Hot Springs, Edgewater, Spur Valley, Brisco, and/or Spillimacheen region.

I nominate...

because...

5. Retailer of the Year

Sponsored by Radium Resort.

Excellent Customer Service, markets and advertises well, stands behind its product, good relationship with customers & staff.

I nominate...

because...

6. Entrepreneur of the Year

Sponsored by Community Futures East Kootenay.

Individual or Business who has a well-run operation, 3 or less years in business, reputation for honesty and integrity, involved in the community.

I nominate...

because...

7. Employee of the Year

Sponsored by Fairmont Mountainside Villas.

Any Employee who is personable and respectful, strives for excellent customer service and is friendly and courteous to customers and staff.

I nominate...

because...

8. Business Excellence - Central Area

Sponsored by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Overall well-run Business operating in Invermere, Athalmer, Wilmer, and/or
Panorama region.

I nominate...

because...

9. Contractor - Trade - Builder of the Year

Sponsored by Invermere Home Hardware.

A professional company/contractor and/or tradesperson who takes pride in their work, and is honest and ethical.

I nominate...

because...

10. Business Excellence - South Area

Sponsored by Fairmont Business Association.

Overall well-run Business operating in the Windermere, Fairmont, and/or Canal Flats region.

I nominate...

because...

11. Business of the Year - 1-15 Employees

Sponsored by Eagle Ranch Golf Course.

Overall well-run Business, experts in their field, provides staff training, quality customer service, and contributes to the community.

I nominate...

because...

12. Business of the Year - 16 or More Employees

Sponsored by Smith, Green, Andruschuk LLP.

Overall well-run Business, experts in their field, provides staff training, quality customer service, and contributes to the community.

I nominate...

because...

13. News Maker of the Year

Sponsored by The Valley Echo.

Business/Individual has made headlines throughout the year, offered opinions, reputation for honesty and integrity, and contributed to the well being of the community.

I nominate...

because...

 
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