Business nominees revealed
· CastanetThe nominees have been announced, and tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, presented by Doane Grant Thornton LLP.
There were a whopping 147 nominations from 62 businesses and non-profits for the 12 awards, which will be announced during the awards show on Friday, Nov. 22, at Song Sparrow Hall.
“We have been thrilled to see the support from the community in terms of nominations as well as sponsorships,” chamber executive director Christine Jontz-Barbour says.
Two finalists in each of the 11 categories will be revealed on Wednesday, Nov. 13, building the anticipation for the big night. Tickets for the show are just $25 for Salmon Arm chamber members and $30 for non-members.
“All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend and help us celebrate the incredible businesses that are in Salmon Arm,” Jontz-Barbour says.
The festivities will get underway on Nov. 22 at 6 p.m., with guests walking the red carpet—yes, an actual red carpet—before mingling and networking inside. The pre-party will feature music from The In Between band, delicious charcuterie from The Cahoots Kitchen and a cash bar sponsored by Setters Neighbourhood Pub.
The awards show will begin at 7 o’clock. Each award sponsor will take to the stage and share a little information about its business before announcing the winner.
The 12 awards up for grabs are:
• Community Spirit
• Member of the Year
• Salmon Arm Business of the Year
• Non-Profit Organization of the Year
• Hospitality Business of the Year
• Retail Business of the Year
• Trades Business of the Year
• Tech and Manufacturing Business of the Year
• Professional Services Business of the Year
• Recreation Services/Entertainment Business of the Year
• Health and Wellness Business of the Year
• Personal Service Industry Business of the Year
Three sponsorships are still available, including two for individual awards and the other as a silver sponsor. Interested businesses are encouraged to reach out to Jontz-Barbour here for more details.
“We are really excited for the community to support and get out there and really shine the light on these businesses,” Jontz-Barbour says. “Salmon Arm is such an amazing community and has so many incredible locally owned businesses, and we just want to make sure that they’re getting recognized for it.”
More information about the event can be found on the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce website here.
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