Shoppers wanting to give kudos to their favourite Tri-City businesses can nominate them for an award of excellence.
Until Sept. 22, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce will accept submissions for retailers and service providers who are a cut above their competitors.
"The awards aim to recognize local businesses for their outstanding achievements," said Michael Hind, CEO of the non-profit organization. "It's important that they get the recognition they deserve."
Like last year, the Chamber will hand out Business Excellence Awards in seven categories:
• Business of the Year (1 to 10 employees);
• Business of the Year (11 to 30 employees);
• Business of the Year (more than 30 employees);
• Business Leader of the Year;
• Community Spirit Award;
• Non-Profit of the Year;
• and Young Professional of the Year.
The 2016 recipients were: Dion Custom Metal and Fabrication & Design, Natu'Oil Services, Finger Food Studios, Tom Ramsay of Meridian RV, Phoenix Truck & Crane, Rotary clubs of the Tri-Cities, and Raj Mutti of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.
The nominees' luncheon will be held Nov. 1 while the accolades will be presented at a gala on Jan. 27, 2018.
To fill out a nomination form before the deadline, visit tricitieschamber.com.
