The nomination period for the 2014 Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce (PRDCC) Business Excellence Awards are now open.
The annual awards recognize Prince Rupert businesses that went above and beyond over the last year to make the community a better place to live, work and play in.
The nomination period opened on Dec. 31, with people being able to enter their choice business in 13 categories. Nominations can be put forward until Jan. 21, with the top five finalists in each category being announced at a reception on Feb. 4.
Online voting on the PRDCC website will also begin on Feb. 4, and during the 2014 process, any business sponsoring an award category will be promoted on the PRDCC website.
Voting will close on Feb. 20, with the Business Excellence Award Gala being held on Feb. 28.
Rosa Miller, first vice-president with the PRDCC, said the 2014 event will celebrate Prince Rupert business as a whole.
“Our goal is to have small video clips or powerpoint presentations on each business that’s nominated within a category, similar to [the Oscars],” Miller said, adding it’s being done that way to give people a better understanding of each business.
“I think it’s huge just to be nominated, so I think by celebrating the businesses in each group a little more it becomes more of an overall celebration of business,” she said.
“We’re really excited to freshen the Business Excellence Awards up a little bit.”
To nominate Prince Rupert businesses in 13 categories, go to princerupertchamber.ca
