Finalists announced for Chamber Business Awards

We now know the finalists for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Business Excellence Awards.

The top three finalists in the 11 categories were announced at a reception at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Wednesday.

“The energy was electrifying as the names were called, and while there are just three finalists per category, we believe all of the nominees should be celebrated because of the contributions they provide to our region and economy,” said Dione Chambers, Greater Vernon Chamber general manager.

There is still an opportunity for Greater Vernon residents to get involved by voting for the People’s Choice Awards at www.vernonchamber.ca/publiclayout until Sept. 30, sponsored by Total Restoration Services.

“Voting began Sept. 1 and the public interest has been significant, so it will be exciting to see which nominee rises to the top and is crowned the People’s Choice,” said Chambers.

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The award winners will be unveiled at the Business Excellence Awards gala at the Vernon Lodge Hotel Oct 18.

The winner of the Business of the Year Award sponsored by BDC (selected by judges from all nominees in the 11 categories), will also be announced that night.

Tickets for the gala can be purchased at vernonchamber.ca.

The Business Excellence Awards are presented by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union.