Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by Business Development Bank
For overall business excellence & achievement in a for-profit business
• Consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence
• Demonstrated growth and positive development
• Acts as a role model for other businesses

WINNER - Bank of Montreal

Continuing Achievement Award
Sponsored by Okanagan College
For sustained achievement & continual improvements in the business community in a for-profit business
• Makes an ongoing economic contribution to the community
• Maintains high standards throughout its history
• Demonstrated consistent growth

WINNER - Shoes and Such

Family Friendly Business Award
Sponsored by Ladybug Landing & Shuswap ECD Committee
Recognizes the importance of families in the community
• Provides a family friendly environment for the public and customers
• Involved in community efforts that promote healthier families and therefore help to create a stronger community
• Has policies that enable families to balance life and work responsibilities

WINNER - Askews

Rookie of the Year
Sponsored by Bank of Montreal
For outstanding achievement in the first 18 months of in a for-profit business
• Shows initiative in both business and community involvement
• Strong focus on overall excellence
• Enhances the business community in Salmon Arm

WINNER - Salmon Arm Bookkeeping

Green Award
Sponsored by Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union
For a demonstrated a commitment to environmental friendly practices
• Acts in a responsible manner in all environmental issues,
• Demonstrates a commitment to green space and workplace enhancements
• Employs significant efforts in waste control measures, air quality improvements and reduction in water or energy consumption.

WINNER - Barley Station Brew Pub

Business Person of the Year Award
Sponsored by BDO Dunwoody
For excellence in both business & community endeavours by an entrepreneur.
• Takes an active role in the business community
• Makes a significant contribution to the community
• Exemplifies both personal and professional excellence

WINNER - Bill Laird

Business Improvement Award
Sponsored by the Downtown Improvement Association
For a progressive business that has enhanced their premises and their services
• Shown a marked improvement in business practices or premises
• Demonstrated ability to ‘think outside the box’ when dealing with challenges
• Made a noteworthy improvement to the appearance of the community

WINNER - Salmon Arm GM

Business Service Excellence Award
Sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada
For demonstrated commitment to excellent service in a for-profit business
• Dedicated to providing consistently high-quality service
• Continually exceeds customer’s expectations

WINNER - High Impact Signs

Employer of the Year Award
Sponsored by Fischer’s Funeral Service
For commitment to the highest standards of Human Resources practices in a for-profit business
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellent employee relations
• Recognizes their employees as their most important asset

WINNER - Pharmasave

Individual Customer Service Award
Sponsored by Twin Anchors Houseboats
For demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service by an individual.
• Dedicated to providing consistently high-quality customer service
• Continually exceeds customer expectations in terms of service

WINNER - Harold Payne, Salmon Arm Stationery

Community Booster Award
Sponsored by Askews
For remarkable contributions to community initiatives by a non-profit organization, community organization or government agency
• Demonstrated investment of creativity, volunteerism and exciting new ideas that benefit the community
• Makes significant contributions toward community projects

WINNER - Shuswap Hospital Foundation