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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
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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 customers expectations
WINNER
- High Impact Signs
Employer
of the Year Award
Sponsored by Fischers 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
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