Nominees sought for B.C.’s Best
Online magazine www.bcliving.ca is accepting nominations for the best businesses, services and attractions in their region for the inaugural B.C.’s Best People’s Choice Awards.
Nominations can be submitted online at www.bcliving.ca/peoples-choice-awards until Friday, June 29.
With 25 awards up for grabs, voters are encouraged to nominate their favourite local and out-of-town hot spots throughout the province. The awards cover a range of categories that fuel the spirit of B.C., including food, entertainment, home, garden, style, travel and health.
“British Columbians are especially proud of their beautiful province and unique lifestyle, and there are a lot of amazing places that enable us to experience west coast living to its fullest,” said Karen Foss, president, Canada Wide Media (parent company of the magazine).
The top nominees for each award will be entered into a finalist voting round which will be open from July 9-27. All participants submitting a nomination form online will be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 gift certificate to JYSK.
Award winners will be announced on Friday, Aug. 31.
RTown uncorks film award
A Vernon-based digital advertising network took centre stage at the third annual Wine Film Festival in Oliver.
RTown Communications claimed first place in the Wine Tourism Video category for its piece Wine Tours with Valhalla Helicopters. Mike Benedek, owner and general manager of the Thompson Okanagan RTown franchise, accepted the award.
Second place went to Cameron Dennison for Cherry Point – Double Ortega; and third place went to Wine Getaway by Andrew Jakubeit.
Winning videos can be seen www.youtube.com/BlackHillsWinery.
More than $10,000 was raised for the Children’s Charities of the United Way of the South Okanagan and the B.C. Hospitality Foundation at the event.
Technology forum on tap
The City of Vernon will host a technology forum on Wednesday.
The session will help tech companies learn how to grow and prosper in the Greater Vernon area, and discuss strategies to make the North Okanagan a more attractive market for technology investment.
The forum will be held at the Vernon Golf and Country Club (800 Kalamalka Lake Road), from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
To RSVP, or for more information, e-mail dsbreception@vernon.ca, or call (250) 550-3634.
