Celebrate 20 Years of BC’s Top Entrepreneurs
SMALL BUSINESS BC AWARDS CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF BC’S TOP ENTREPRENEURS
Nominations open for Kootenays entrepreneurs to compete for $40,000 in prize money!
Kootenays, British Columbia – Small business owners across BC are invited to compete for $40,000 in prize money as SBBC celebrates the 20th anniversary of the province’s largest award contest for entrepreneurs, the Small Business BC Awards.
What started out as a simple business planning contest has evolved to become the largest and most recognized awards program dedicated to small businesses in Western Canada. Over 6,000 businesses, from every industry and every community in BC, have competed to be named one of the top small businesses.
About SBBC: SBBC is an independent non-profit providing holistic support for businesses throughout their entire journey. We provide affordable, universal access to expert advice, education and unbiased business resources.
❝ Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and as a former business owner myself, I’m always overjoyed to hear about their success,” I hope British Columbians can join me in recognizing their local businesses by nominating them for the Small Business BC Awards. I look forward to celebrating the successful recipients in June. ❞
NOMINATE A BUSINESS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS BC AWARDS
Every year, the Small Business BC Awards are held as an opportunity to bring attention to the small businesses having a positive impact in our province. To acknowledge and support their hard work, British Columbians are encouraged to nominate their own business or to put forward a local business that has had a strong impact on their community.
Each winner will be awarded with $10,000 in prize money, a top business title, and 1-year of free advisory support from SBBC. Award nominations are open from January 16 until March 10, 2023 and can be submitted at sbbc.co/nominate.
The 20th Anniversary of the Small Business BC Awards features four award categories.
- Premier’s People’s Choice Award
- Business Impact Award
- E-Commerce Experience Award
- Best Youth Entrepreneur