The voting has begun for the 2024 Community & Business Excellence Awards
The Smithers Chamber of Commerce office received a tremendous response in the nomination process, with more nominations than some previous years. Congratulations to the following nominees who were shortlisted by the selection committee in each category. The selection committee was composed of community leaders with the additional neutral support of other BC Chamber network contacts who helped review the process.
Join us on March 9th for this Fundraising Gala being held at the Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge at 3251 Highway 16.
We look forward to hosting and sharing this special 100th milestone evening as we celebrate the many incredible businesses, entrepreneurs, and service providers that make the Bulkley Valley the business-friendly, innovative, diverse, and thriving community that it is.
Buy a table for 8 and pay for only 7. Individual Tickets are $120.00 until February 28. After February 28 tickets are $150.00 Buy them before the deadline and save.
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED IN EVENTBRITE
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Interior News
Foodie Heaven
Riverside Kitchen
Silver King Helicopters
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Edmison Mehr Chartered Professional Accountants
Ryan Hinds, Silver King Helicopters
Jarom Rozario, Foodie Heaven Restaurant
Kaley Strachan, Ridgeline Physiotherapy
CITIZEN / VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by RBC Smithers
Nancy Cody
Brandy Hughes
Lisa Perry
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE - BUSINESS Sponsored by Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge
Dynamic Cleaning
Freelance Automotive
Ridgeline Physiotherapy
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE - INDIVIDUAL Sponsored by Salvation Army
Derrick Huttema, Safeway
Avi Ranjan, Panago
Sean Wright, Sport Chek
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION Sponsored by Nature’s Pantry
Brennan Anderson, Telkwa Elementary School
Perry Rath, Smithers Secondary School
Frances Taylor, Smithers Secondary School
FAMILY FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Bulkley Valley Credit Union
Dan’s Source for Sports
Rocky Ridge Resort
Smokescreen Graphics & Embroidery
HOME-BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Smithers Lumber Yard
Glacier Sauna
Riverside Kitchen
Vitality Painting
MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO ARTS & CULTURE - Sponsored by Scotiabank
Glen Ingram, CICK (Smithers Community Radio)
Smithers Art Gallery
Ts'ake ze' K'ilisët Violet Gellenbeck (posthumous)
PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE - Sponsored by Aspen Inn & Suites
BC Wildfire
Community Futures Nadina
Smithers Community Services Association
TOURISM EXCELLENCE - Sponsored by Tourism Smithers
Frontier Farwest Fishing Lodge
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort
Kispiox River Lodge
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Bulkley Valley Credit Union
Mary Ball, Not Ur Average Swimwear
Mya Blair, Sedaz Lingerie
Shannon West, Steller Jay Coffee
ZERO WASTE CIRCULAR ECONOMY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Regional District Bulkley Nechako and ReJar Zero Waste
Out of Hand
Seabridge Gold
Smithers Community Radio (CICK)