DRYDEN – BUSINESS – The Dryden District Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the nomination period for the 18th Business Excellence Awards is now open, and asks for the community’s assistance in identifying deserving nominees in the following 12 award categories:
- Woman in Business
- New Business Excellence
- Young Business Leader
- Fresh New Image
- Service to Healthcare
- Tourism Excellence
- Business Celebrating Youth
- Community Spirit
- Environmental Stewardship
- Customer Service Excellence
- Manager of the Year
- Business of the Year
Nominations for the 12 award categories can be submitted online at www.drydenchamber.ca between February 18th and March 18th. Once the nomination period closes and all nominees have been contacted, voting kits are distributed to Chamber members who vote by secret ballot to select the award recipients. Adjudication of the voting is provided by a local accounting firm. Award recipients are announced and recognized at the Awards Gala, which will take place on Saturday May 2nd, 2015.
The Business Excellence Awards is an annual Dryden Chamber event that celebrates and recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations in the local area that demonstrate exceptional business practices, superior customer service, and commitment to community economic development. Committee Chair Michelle Price states that the longevity of this community event demonstrates its importance to the business community and adds, “We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors who support this program year after year. The Awards Gala is the one night of the year when the business community gathers to celebrate their accomplishments and successes, that is extremely positive for our community”
