Each year, the Summerland Chamber of Commerce presents awards to businesses, organizations and individuals who have exceeded expectations.
The Business and Community Awards evening is an opportunity to recognize outstanding efforts in a variety of categories.
For much of January, nominations will be accepted for the awards categories.
The nominations are important as a way to recognize the extra effort made by Summerland’s businesses and individuals.
It is easy to talk about the challenges faced by the local business community, especially when the national or international economy is considered.
Still, there are positive examples of business excellence.
In some cases, a business deserves recognition for delivering consistently good and reliable customer service.
For others, an expansion or the addition of a new product or service is noteworthy.
As for the individuals who are nominated, there are many who work tirelessly as part of service organizations or on their own for the good of the entire community.
Such efforts deserve to be recognized.
Often, those who are committed to excellence, whether individually or professionally, will go about their work tirelessly and unnoticed.
For those who provide extra efforts, the motivation is in the work itself, not in public praise or accolades.
At the same time, the nominations and the awards are important as they are a way for the community to say thanks for a job well done.
