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West Kelowna’s New Tew Yew Clothing is up for the Best Community Impact Award.
Small Business BC has announced the semifinalists for its 17th annual awards, and there are seven companies in the Thompson Okanagan region that cracked the lists.
There were 611 nominations received, and the top 10 in eight categories that garnered the most votes were named earlier this week as semifinalists.
“It’s fantastic to see small businesses nominated and recognized from every corner of B.C., not only for their success but also for the positive impact they are making in their local communities and the global economy,” Small Business BC CEO Tom Conway said in a press release. “We’re very excited to see who comes out on top.”
There are three Thompson Okanagan companies among the final 10 for the Best Youth Entrepreneur Award. Salmon Arm’s Mismack Clean Cosmetics and Pamper Day Spa are among the finalists, as is Vernon’s Raven Hair Salon.
Kelowna’s Twirling Umbrellas, which is a web and digital design company, is up for the Best Company Award, while Salmon Arm’s Meikle Studio, which is an art house, is a finalist for the Premier’s People’s Choice honour.
West Kelowna’s New Tew Yew is a finalist for the Best Community Impact Award. It is a company that uses up-cycled and repurposed materials and fabrics to make new clothing.
Finally, Vernon’s Summit Tiny Homes is one of 11 companies—there was a tie for 10th—up for the Best Marketer Award.
The 10 finalists in each category will now submit to an expert panel a detailed application outlining why they deserve to win the award for which they’ve been nominated.
The top five finalists for each award will be announced on Jan. 20, and the winners will be revealed during the Small Business B.C. Awards Gala at Vancouver Convention Centre on Feb. 21.
Small Business BC Award winners will receive the Premier’s Prize in the amount of $1,500 cash, a one-year all-access pass to Small Business BC education and experts, and the honour of being named a top B.C. small business.
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