The 2016 EXCELLENCE AWARDS NOMINATIONS Are now open!
Any resident of the North Shore and Bowen Island may nominate a Business or Person to recognise their contributions to business and the community in the categories listed below.
Use the Nomination form that can be downloaded here to nominate a business or person by Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 5:00pm. Deadline for questionnaire submissions and supporting material Monday March 7th 2016, 5:00pm Recipients will be chosen by a selection committee. There will be THREE finalists in each category, which will be notified and announced on Tuesday March 15, 2016 in the Chamber e-newsletter and social media
The WINNERS of the Excellence Awards will be announced LIVE at the President’s Dinner and Excellence Awards on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.
The following criteria will be considered for each of the following awards:
BEST BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR The individual must be a West Vancouver Chamber Member, reside in or have their business located in West Vancouver or Bowen Island. Their individual achievements or contributions must have made a positive impact within their trade or industry, have a reputation for providing a superior level of customer service, show sales increase, client growth and/or support the community in some capacity.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
The Citizen must reside in West Vancouver or Bowen Island. Their individual achievements or contributions must have made a positive impact to the community of West Vancouver in one or more of the following areas: Business, Community Service, Sport, Arts and Culture, Environment and/or Economic Development.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
As of April 1, 2016 nominees must be 40 years old or younger. They must be a West Vancouver Chamber Member, reside in or have their business located in West Vancouver or Bowen Island. They are a partner, shareholder or manager of the business and must have made a positive impact within their trade or industry, have a reputation for providing a superior level of customer service, show sales increase, client growth and/or support the community in some capacity.
BEST NEW BUSINESS
As of April 1, 2016, the Business must be a West Vancouver Chamber Member and/or located in West Vancouver or Bowen Island, and in operation 2 years or less. The Business must have made a positive impact within their trade or industry, have a reputation for providing a superior level of customer service, show sales increase, client growth and/or support the community in some capacity.
BEST SMALL BUSINESS Business must be a West Vancouver Chamber Member and/or located in West Vancouver or Bowen Island and have 1 to 10 employees, including home-based businesses. The Business must have made a positive impact within their trade or industry, have a reputation for providing a superior level of customer service, show sales increase, client growth and/or support the community in some capacity.
BEST MEDIUM BUSINESS Business must be a West Vancouver Chamber Member and/or located in West Vancouver or Bowen Island and have 11 to 30 employees. The Business must have made a positive impact within their trade or industry, have a reputation for providing a superior level of customer service, show sales increase, client growth and/or support the community in some capacity.
BEST BIG BUSINESS Business must be a West Vancouver Chamber Member and/or located in West Vancouver or Bowen Island and have 31 or more employees. The Business must have made a positive impact within their trade or industry, have a reputation for providing a superior level of customer service, show sales increase, client growth and/or support the community in some capacity.