Press Release | Call for Nominations

Posted May 27, 2009

                                                                       

 

                                                            May 14, 2009

 

Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards adds another award to their program

 

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and TD Canada Trust representatives announced that the call for nominations officially begins today for the 2009 Business Excellence Awards.

 

In addition to the call for nominations, the Chamber announced that they have added a new Green Award to its roster of 15 awards to be handed out in October.  This award will be offered to businesses in two categories – up to 10 staff and 11+ staff.  “The two categories for the new Green Award gives smaller companies the chance to win without going up against larger corporations who may have much more extensive environmental practices,” states Leslie Brochu, Chamber President.

 

The complete list of award categories was unveiled at today’s press conference, attended by sponsors of this gala event and award committee members.  “TD Canada Trust is pleased to once again be the Premiere Sponsor of this important community event,” stated Traci Froese, Small Business Advisor with TD Canada Trust Small Business Banking.

 

Nomination Info:

  • Anyone can make a nomination
  • Any business or business person from the Kamloops area can be nominated
  • Nominations will be accepted from May 14 to June 30, 2009
  • Nominations can be made online at www.KamloopsChamber.ca and at the following Kamloops locations:
    • TD Canada Trust Downtown:  102-301 Victoria Street
    • TD Canada Trust Northills Mall: 29-700 Tranquille Road                 
    • TD Canada Trust Columbia Square: 600-500 Notre Dame Drive
    • TD Canada Trust Valleyview Square: 8-2121 East Trans Canada Hwy
    • Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Office: 1290 West Trans Canada Hwy
  • Previous award winners may not be nominated in that category for three years after winning the award

 

Gala Event Info:

The Business Excellence Awards Gala Diner will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009.  Tickets will go on sale in September.

 

 

 

 

 

2009 Business Excellence Awards Sponsors

Premier Sponsor:

TD Canada Trust Small Business Banking

 

Event Sponsors:

City of Kamloops

 

Media Sponsors:

98.3 CIFM /B-100 Kamloops at Work Station / CFJC TV 7

Kamloops Daily News

Kent Wong Photography

Lee’s Music

Pulse Group

Wayside Printing

 

Nominee Reception Sponsor:

Berwick on the Park


2009 Business Excellence Awards Categories

Excel Personnel Business Person of the Year

 

Community Futures Business of the Year 

 

First Nations Agricultural Lending Association First Nations Business of the Year

 

Aberdeen Mall Retailer Award (1-10 staff)   

 

Pacific Coastal Airlines Retailer Award (11+ staff)

 

Business Development Bank of Canada Manufacturer Award         

 

Tourism Kamloops & Tourism Sun Peaks Tourism Hospitality Award

 

Venture Kamloops Resource Industry Award

 

Technology Innovator Award

 

Service Provider Award (1-10 staff)

 

Service Provider Award (11+ staff)

 

Home Based Business of the Year Award

           

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

 

NEW Green Awards:

 

BC Hydro Power Smart Green Award 1 to 10 staff

 

RBC Royal Bank Green Award 11+ staff

 

 

 

For more information:

Leslie Brochu, President

250-372-5542

 

Deb McClelland, Executive Director

250-374-6080

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