Best small businesses wanted
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jan 21, 2022 - Biz Releases

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Kelowna’s Twirling Umbrellas won the Best Company Award in 2020.

Small businesses making a big difference in the community will be honoured this spring when Small Business BC hands out its annual awards.

The organization is accepting nominations for the Small Business BC Awards, which will honour the best in the province and dish out $15,000 in prize money.

“Business owners have handled the incredible challenges of the last two years with determination, resiliency and kindness,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. “The Small Business BC Awards are one way we can come together to show our local entrepreneurs how much we appreciate everything they are doing to keep people safe and healthy, while continuing to serve our communities.

“I encourage everyone to show some love and appreciation for their favourite local businesses by nominating them for a Small Business BC Award, and to continue supporting local in their communities.”

The nomination window opened on Thursday and will close Feb. 28. Businesses can be nominated by others or by themselves.

There will be just two awards given out this year, in an effort to honour “truly impactful businesses” and allow the winners to receive a bigger chunk of the cash prize. Businesses will be vying for the SBBC Business Impact Award and the Premier’s People’s Choice Award.

“At the heart of every small business is an entrepreneur whose drive and determination pushes them, even as they face challenges and hurdles in their path,” Small Business BC CEO Tom Conway said. “The SBBC Awards is about celebrating that entrepreneurial spirit and supporting small businesses that inspire us all. I encourage all BC residents to nominate a business that has helped strengthen your community.”

There will eventually be five finalists for the SBBC Business Impact Award, whose winner will receive $8,000 during the virtual awards gala on April 28. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will pocket $1,500.

More information about the awards can be found here.


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