Your favourite business could find itself in the spotlight but only if you act now.

Nominations for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce91裸聊视频檚 prestigious 2019 Business Excellence Awards presented by Valley First officially close Monday, July 15 at noon.

For Kaarina Schrott, winning Small Business of the Year in 2018 was life-altering as it reaffirmed the vision she has for One Step Foot Care.

91裸聊视频淚t was a dazzling evening to be in the room with so many other great businesses from the community and I really developed a sense of pride for my town. Since winning that award, my company has experienced further growth and I have been singled out as a recognized provider in my field,91裸聊视频� said Schrott.

Schrott is looking forward to see which businesses and individuals are recognized this year.

91裸聊视频淣ominations have a positive impact on businesses as it provides community recognition, support and awareness for that company, and that may just be the boost they need to get to the next level,91裸聊视频� she said.

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There are 11 categories available for the 2019 Business Excellence nominations.

91裸聊视频淭his is a tremendous opportunity for the public to be directly involved in recognizing businesses, non-profits and individuals who contribute to our community and economy,91裸聊视频� said Dione Chambers, general manager of the Greater Vernon Chamber, which conducts the Business Excellence Awards.

91裸聊视频淲e know there are so many great stories about businesses giving back, going above and beyond or taking the entrepreneurial risk, and we want to hear about them.91裸聊视频�

The online nomination form and descriptions of the categories can be found at . The individual categories are:

91裸聊视频� Small Business of the Year sponsored by Community Futures

91裸聊视频� New Business of the Year sponsored by MNP LLP

91裸聊视频� Young Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Nixon Wengers Lawyers LLP

91裸聊视频� Employer of the Year sponsored by Telus

91裸聊视频� Customer Service Award sponsored by Okanagan Spring Brewery

91裸聊视频� Manufacturer of the Year sponsored by the City of Vernon

91裸聊视频� Non-Profit Excellence Award sponsored by Lake City Casinos

91裸聊视频� Community Leader of the Year sponsored by White House Mortgages

91裸聊视频� Business Person of the Year sponsored by Kal Tire

91裸聊视频� Tourism Excellence Award sponsored by YLW Kelowna International Airport

91裸聊视频� Innovator of the Year sponsored by SilverStar Mountain Resort

A panel will review all nominations and announce the three finalists in each category at a nominee reception Sept. 4 at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, with the winners will be revealed at the awards gala Oct. 18.

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