For immediate release – June 10th, 2024
Abbotsford, BC – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the Abbotsford News are welcoming nominations for the 28th annual Business Excellence Awards. This year, two new categories have been added to the awards to highlight the success of Indigenous-led businesses and young professionals.
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News will recognize outstanding organizations and individuals in Abbotsford that strive for excellence in our community. Nominations are open until September 20th at 6:00 pm PST.
“The past year has brought challenges for small business, and yet there is so much resiliency and community spirit to celebrate,” said Alex Mitchell, CEO, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. “This year’s Business Excellence awards present an opportunity to showcase innovation and spotlight the handwork and perseverance of small business owners across sectors. We can’t wait to celebrate with our community!”
“The Abbotsford News has a 100-year history working alongside the business community and believe in the importance of recognizing their efforts,” said Carly Ferguson, Group Publisher Blackpress. “The Business Excellence Awards have seen thousands of local businesses nominated over the years with hundreds awarded for excellence.”
The categories for this year’s awards are as follows:
- Home-based Business Excellence,
- Tourism Excellence
- Manufacturing and Production Excellence
- Consumer Services Excellence
- Indigenous Business of The Year
- Agriculture & Agri-business Excellence
- Entrepreneur of the year
- Non-profit Organization of the year
- Business of doing good
- New Business of the year
- Established business of the year
- Company of young professionals and entrepreneurs
The public is encouraged to nominate businesses that push innovation, growth, and leadership in our community. Nominations are open until September 20th at 6:00pm PST and will be reviewed by a panel of community leaders. The awards will be presented on November 14th for a reception at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre.
For more information on each category and to nominate a business visit:
https://abbotsfordchamber.com/events/excellence-awards
Quick facts
- Any business, individual, or organization operating in Abbotsford can be nominated.
- Nominations are welcomed by anybody in our community. Public and Chamber members alike.
- Nominations are open until September 20th, 2024, until 6:00 PM PST.
- Submissions can be made online, sent to events@abbotsfordchambers.com, or mailed to 207-32900 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford BC, V2S 5A1
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About the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce:
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has served the business community of Abbotsford with an attitude of vibrant engagement and proactive non-partisan advocacy for over 110 years. With over 700 members, it is the largest Chamber in the Fraser Valley, located in the 5th largest city in the province. The Abbotsford Chamber is nationally accredited to meet standards of business excellence and provide benefits to its member organizations.
About the Abbotsford News:
The Abbotsford News is celebrating 100 years of service to Abbotsford, now publishing in print each week and online 24/7. The News is one of Black Press Media’s flagship publications and is recognized with the largest combined print, digital and social media audience in the company’s British Columbia, Alberta and Washington State regions with over 300,000 unique readers and 1 million page views each month.
Media contact:
Nathalie Darwin
Communications Manager
Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce
604-859-9651 x 301