Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards
The Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, and community leaders that help make our region thrive.
This annual event recognizes excellence across our business community and shines a spotlight on those who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, customer service, and community involvement. The awards are open to businesses and organizations located in Sicamous, Malakwa, Mara, and Swansea Point, ensuring that the entire region has the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions.
Whether you know a long-standing business that consistently exceeds expectations, a new entrepreneur making an impact, a non-profit enriching our community, or an employer fostering an exceptional workplace culture, now is the time to help recognize their achievements.
Award Categories
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:
Business of the Year
New Business of the Year
Customer Service Excellence
Tourism Excellence
Community Impact
Non-Profit of the Year
Young Entrepreneur
Employer of the Year
Community Spirit
Business Innovation
Environmental Excellence
Submitting a nomination is simple. Email info@sicamouschamber.bc.ca and include the name of the business or organization you are nominating, along with the award category or categories for which you believe they deserve recognition. Businesses may be nominated in more than one category if applicable.
The Business Excellence Awards Gala is more than an evening of celebration—it is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, dedication, and resilience of the businesses and organizations that strengthen our local economy and enhance the quality of life throughout our communities. Every nomination helps acknowledge the people who invest their time, passion, and expertise into making our region a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.
We encourage everyone to participate by nominating a deserving business or organization. Together, we can celebrate the individuals and businesses that continue to make Sicamous, Malakwa, Mara, and Swansea Point exceptional places to do business.
The Business Excellence Awards have become an important annual tradition for our community. They provide well-deserved recognition for local businesses and organizations, celebrate their achievements, inspire continued excellence, and remind us all of the vital role they play in building a strong, vibrant, and prosperous region. We look forward to celebrating their success this fall.
2026 Business Excellence Awards
Celebrating Local Success:
Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards
The Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, and community leaders that help make our region thrive.
This annual event recognizes excellence across our business community and shines a spotlight on those who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, customer service, and community involvement. The awards are open to businesses and organizations located in Sicamous, Malakwa, Mara, and Swansea Point, ensuring that the entire region has the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions.
Whether you know a long-standing business that consistently exceeds expectations, a new entrepreneur making an impact, a non-profit enriching our community, or an employer fostering an exceptional workplace culture, now is the time to help recognize their achievements.
Award Categories
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:
Submitting a nomination is simple. Email info@sicamouschamber.bc.ca and include the name of the business or organization you are nominating, along with the award category or categories for which you believe they deserve recognition. Businesses may be nominated in more than one category if applicable.
The Business Excellence Awards Gala is more than an evening of celebration—it is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, dedication, and resilience of the businesses and organizations that strengthen our local economy and enhance the quality of life throughout our communities. Every nomination helps acknowledge the people who invest their time, passion, and expertise into making our region a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.
We encourage everyone to participate by nominating a deserving business or organization. Together, we can celebrate the individuals and businesses that continue to make Sicamous, Malakwa, Mara, and Swansea Point exceptional places to do business.
The Business Excellence Awards have become an important annual tradition for our community. They provide well-deserved recognition for local businesses and organizations, celebrate their achievements, inspire continued excellence, and remind us all of the vital role they play in building a strong, vibrant, and prosperous region. We look forward to celebrating their success this fall.