DEADLINE approaching for Nominations

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2019, Cranbrook, BC. Nominations are coming to a close for the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Excellence Awards. This annual awards event is a great opportunity to highlight the best and brightest in the local business community. With 13 different categories to chose from, there is plenty of options for businesses to be nominated.
 
Check out the Chamber website to nominate online or submit in person at the Chamber office before close of business day on FRIDAY, Feb 15^th.
 
Nominate a great business, individual or organization today.  The Business Excellence Awards use a juried panel system to determine the award recipient.  Multiple nominations are not necessary nor a determinant.  Self-nomination is not only permitted but encouraged.  If your organization is excellent, please let the Chamber know. 
 
Now in its 28th year, the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards are the highest and most prestigious business honours in Cranbrook.
 
“The Business Excellence awards are an opportunity to recognize true excellence in the businesses, entrepreneurs, leaders and organizations that make up our business community. We come together to celebrate their successes and contributions they make to supporting our local economy and building our community,” said Chamber Executive Director Kristin Parsons.
 
The Thirteen Categories for the 2019 Awards are:
 
 
Non-Profit Organization of the Year Sponsored by Columbia Basin Trust
 
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Sponsored by College of the Rockies
 
Business of the Year 1-15 Employees Sponsored by Bedroom Furniture Galleries
 
Hospitality and Tourism Excellence Sponsored by Pacific Coastal Airlines
 
Retailer Excellence Sponsored by Dunlop Truck Centres
 
Business of the Year 16+ Employees Sponsored by St. Eugene Gold Resort & Casino
 
Business Person of the Year Sponsored by TD Bank
 
Customer Service Excellence Sponsored by New Dawn Developments Ltd.
 
Business to Business Excellence Sponsored by Koocanusa Publications
 
Professional Services Excellence Sponsored by Jim Pattison Broadcast Group B104 & The Drive
 
New Business of the Year Sponsored by Community Futures East Kootenay
 
Inclusive Employer Award Sponsored by Work BC
 
Age Friendly Business Award Sponsored by The Cranbrook Age Friendly Advisory Committee
 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The 2019 Business Excellence Awards Gala will take place on Saturday, April 13 at the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino.  Nominees will be recognized and the award recipient announced as part of a fantastic Awards Gala evening celebrating the Cranbrook business community.
 
 
Nominations are open to any business, organization or individual operating in the greater Cranbrook area. 
 
Nominate online at www.cranbrookchamber.com or contact the Chamber office at 250 426 5914 to receive paper nomination forms.
 
DEADLINE for nominations is FEB 15^th, 2019
 
 

 
Media Contact:
 
Kristin Parsons, Executive Director
Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce
250 426 5914 office