The field is set for the annual Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
The list of local business nominees was whittled down to the finalists for nine categories at the chamber’s awards sponsor and nominee night Wednesday at the Tolko Industries building on 30th Avenue.
All nominees will be recognized at the awards gala, which goes Saturday, March 17 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge, and they will also be eligible for the prestigious Business of the Year Award.
Category finalists include:
Young Entrepreneur – Basket Case Picnics; Downtown Internet Lounge; Sutton Lakefront Realty (Tamara Cinnamon).
Small Business – Vernon Teach & Learn; Rtown; Cheek to Chic.
New Business – Excel Fitness; Chronos Fresh Foods; A&D Asphalt.
Marketer – Predator Ridge Golf Resort; Okanagan Spirits; Nixon Wenger LLP; Sterling Service; Vernon Teach & Learn; Healthy Spot Pet Nutrition & Supply; Cottons Chocolates.
Sterling Service – Vernon Teach & Learn; Healthy Spot Pet Nutrition & Supply; Cottons Chocolates.
Community Supporter – Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy; Funtastic Sports Society; Gumtree Catering.
Green Business – Back to Earth Enviro Products; Lotus PRO Systems; Nature’s Fare Market.
Employer – VantageOne Credit Union; Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy; Westwood Electric.
Professional Service Award – We Care Home Health Services; Aberdeen Wellness Clinic; Office 2 Office.
Exporter – Tekmar Control Systems; Tolko Industries; Chemac Industries.
To book tickets, contact the chamber at (250) 545-0771.
