The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2027 Business Excellence Awards Presented by BDO Canada LLP are officially open!

Our Business Excellence Awards celebrate the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make a difference in our local economy and community. From outstanding customer service and innovative business practices to exceptional employees and community leadership, these awards recognize the people and organizations helping our region succeed.

We encourage community members, customers, employees, and fellow business owners to take a few minutes to recognize those who deserve to be celebrated. You do not need to be a Chamber member to be nominated, with the exception of the Member of the Year Award. Self-nominations are also welcome!

2027 Award Categories

This year's awards feature 12 categories recognizing excellence across our business and non-profit communities.

1. Business of the Year – Recognizing overall business excellence, leadership, innovation, longevity, and contributions to the local economy.

2. Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Celebrating an organization making a meaningful difference through its programs, services, and community impact.

3. Customer Service Excellence Award – Recognizing exceptional customer service and a commitment to creating positive customer experiences.

4. Legacy Business of the Year – Honouring an established business whose longevity, resilience, and contributions have helped shape our community.

5. Arts, Culture & Hospitality Business of the Year – Recognizing excellence in arts, culture, tourism, entertainment, and hospitality.

6. Member of the Year – Celebrating a Chamber member who demonstrates outstanding engagement, leadership, and support for the local business community.

7. Employer/Workplace of the Year – Recognizing an employer committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

8. Employee of the Year – Celebrating an exceptional employee whose dedication, professionalism, and contributions make a difference.

9. Shuswap Community Foundation Community Impact Award – Recognizing an organization, business, or initiative making a lasting, positive impact on our community.

10. SCIP Trades Business of the Year – Celebrating excellence in skilled trades, workmanship, professionalism, and workforce development.

11. Downtown Salmon Arm Downtown Business of the Year – Recognizing a downtown business contributing to the success, character, and economic strength of Downtown Salmon Arm.

12. Community Futures Growth & Transformation Award – Celebrating a business that has demonstrated meaningful growth, innovation, adaptability, or transformation.

Who Can Be Nominated?

- Businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals operating or contributing to Salmon Arm and the surrounding Shuswap region are encouraged to participate.

- Nominations can be submitted by anyone, including customers, employees, colleagues, business owners, and community members.

- Nominees may be nominated in more than one category, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. All nominations will be reviewed against the established award criteria, with recipients selected based on demonstrated achievements and contributions rather than the number of nominations received.

How to Nominate

Know a business that consistently goes above and beyond? An employee who deserves recognition? A non-profit making a difference? We want to hear about them!

Complete the online nomination form and tell us why your nominee deserves to be recognized. We encourage you to include specific examples of their achievements, contributions, and positive impact.

Nominations close December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Join Us for the Celebration!

Award recipients will be announced at the 2027 Business Excellence Awards on Friday, February 26, 2027, at Song Sparrow Hall in Salmon Arm.

This annual celebration brings together our business community to recognize outstanding achievements, celebrate local success, and acknowledge the individuals and organizations who contribute so much to our region.

Tickets go on sale January 4, 2027.

We look forward to celebrating another exceptional year of business and community excellence!

Thank you to our Title Sponsor BDO Canada LLP for their support of this event!