The Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce biggest event of the year is fast approaching.
The 28th Annual Business Excellence Awards will be handed out Saturday October 18th in the Gibraltar Room at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.
Chamber Executive Director Tamara Garreau said they had a record number of submissions for this year’s event.
“The cut-off was October first at midnight and we received 150. They were sent to the judges this past Thursday so they are currently weeding through them and marking their winners.”
In addition to all the business category awards, two other special ones will also be handed out.
“The Ken Wilson Chamber Business of the Year so you have to be a chamber member to win that award,” Garreau said, “and he was the past “everything” to the Chamber. And the other is the Hugo Stahl Award for people who were volunteering in the community, really supporting the community, and doing so much.”
This years theme is Northern Lights showing the Chamber’s love and support of Canada.
President Paul French said this is the one opportunity that the Chamber really enjoys doing by showcasing all the hard work that business does throughout the year.
“Without the business community in Williams Lake where would we be. They volunteer, they donate, and of course they provide jobs and income for our City. So this is something that we really put a lot of effort into and try to really promote all business and individuals,” French said.
With what’s happening between us and our friends South of the Boarder, it’s important to recognize and appreciate these businesses.
“That’s why we’re Northern Lights Canada themed,” French said.
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