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Lake Country Chamber of Commerce

The Lake Country Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards is proud to be celebrating our 16th Anniversary. Long considered to be the premiere business event of the year, the Business Excellence Awards are a high profile, prestigious accomplishment for Lake Country businesses.

Please nominate a deserving business for an award, nominate multiple businesses for awards or nominate a business for multiple awards. Check below for eligibility information.

Tickets for this great event are will be available at the Lake Country Chamber office closer to the date of the event. Please watch for updates regarding details.

Sponsorship opportunities for this event and awards are available by calling Kim at (250) 766-5670 or manager@lakecountrychamber.com

February 22, 2019 @ The Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport
5505 Airport Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 3C3

2018 Lake Country Business Excellence Awards

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP 3 FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY

Rising Star Award

Beach Bum Tours

Invati Yoga + Wellness

Quaint Hair Design

Tourism Excellence Award

Intrigue Wines

Oyama Zipline Adventure Park

Wood Lake RV Park and Marina

Business of the year Under 10

Grillers Meats

Lake Country Coffee House

Olive Us Oil and Vinegar Tasting Room

Community Service Award

Lake Country Fire Department

Lake Country Health Planning Society

Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative

Young Entrepreneur

Brittany Friedrich-Matheson (Salty Caramel Kitchen)

Rhea McNicol (Lake Country Tan)

Savana Bennett (Odette’s Skin Care and Laser Treatments)

Business of the Year +10

Beelineweb.com

Interior Savings

Save On Foods

Health Service Provider of the Year

A Place for Yoga

Lake Country Family Dentistry

Lake Country Optometry

Home Based Business of the Year

BB Hair and Nails

Memory Blocks

Turtle Bay IT

People’s Choice Award

Crave Fitness

Nalu Massage Therapy and Wellness

Neon Counselling

Family Farm Award

Gambell Farms

Rose Family Orchard

Sproule and Sons Farm

Volunteer of the Year

Anne Leistner

Maggie Gareau

Shannon Paul-Jost

Professional Service Award

D. Oscar Barnes

Interior Savings

OKWebDesign

Business Leader of the Year

Anne Heenan (Turtle Bay Pub)

Courtney Mueller (Nalu Massage Therapy and Wellness)

Kelly Craig (Invati Yoga + Wellness)

Hospitality Award of the Year

50^th Parallel Restaurant

L’Isola Bella Bistro

Wooden Nickel Cafe

Trade Service Provider Award

Gibson Contracting

Kapiti Built

Okanagan Electrical

Congratulations to our 2017 BEA winners!

Employee of the Year
Anne Leistner (CIBC)

Employer of the Year
Interior Savings

Licensed Service Provider of the Year
Sun City Physiotherapy

Community Project of the Year
Lake Country Art Walk

Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Kim Chapman (Mountain Home Services)

Volunteer of the Year – Gerry Morton Award
Bernard Dewonck (Rotary Club)

Customer Services Excellence
UBR Services Copy and Print Center

Business of the Year
Nalu Massage Therapy and Wellness

New Business of the Year
Dairy Queen

Rising Star of the Year
Neon Counselling

Tourism Excellence Award
Sip Happens Wine Tours

Business Person of the Year
Garth McKay (Lake Country Medical Clinic)

The Process

Step 1 – Nominations

Nominate a business or individual in Lake Country by visiting the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce website.

Step 2 – Selection of Top 3 Finalists

Judges will review the submissions and choose the top 3 finalist in each category. Finalists will be selected based on the information and comments submitted.

Step 3 – Celebration of Finalists

Let’s Celebrate! Join us at our Annual Christmas Party on December 13, 2018 when we reveal the TOP 3 FINALISTS in each category! Tickets can be purchased on the Lake Country Chamber website under Events.

Step 4 – Finalist’s Package

If you were selected as a top finalist you will receive a Finalist Package by December 25, 2018 that you will need to complete for the judges review in late January 2019.

Step 5 – Selection of Winners

Finalists will need to submit their package to the judges no later than January 25, 2019. During this time there will be a second opportunity for you to support the finalists through our website!

Step 6 – Awards Gala

Winners will be announced at our Business Excellence Awards Gala on February 22, 2019. Last year this event SOLD OUT with 210 guests in attendance!

Sponsorship

2018 Business Excellence Awards

Four Points by Sheraton, Kelowna Airport

February 22, 2019

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Presenter Sponsorship – $500

Sponsorship Includes:

2 tickets to the event
Business announced at the event as an Award Presenter
Business listed on the Chamber website as an Award Presenter
Opportunity to present an award
Photo taken with the winner for our website and the local paper
Listed in the evening program as an Award Presenter

Table Sponsorship – $100

Sponsor a tables at the Gala! Decorate a table to represent your business. Examples: centerpiece, table linen, chair covers, brochures or business cards at each table setting.

10 guests per table.

NOTE: No large items are allowed such as balloons.

For more information on sponsorship, please call Kimberley Kristiansen at 250-766-5670 or email manager@lakecountrychamber.com

Thank you to our Partner Sponsors!

Business Excellence Awards Eligibility Rules

Check the list of eligibility rules below to make sure the business and category you are nominating them for is right

Must have a valid business license to do business in Lake Country in order to be the recipient of a Business Excellence Award
Business, organization or individuals nominated need not be a member of the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce to apply
Must have conducted business operations within the Lake Country area during the past twelve consecutive months
A company may be selected in multiple categories

All applications are accepted at the discretion of the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce and judged by an independent panel
An award may not be issued for every category each year depending on the submissions received
A business may be issued an award for a category other than the one for which they were nominated
Past Year’s award Recipients may not be nominated in the same category for one year following their win, but can be nominated and win in other categories.