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Time is running out to nominate the best in North Okanagan businesses

Nominations close July 15 for Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce awards
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Kaarina Schrott, who owns One Step Foot Care, won Small Business of the Year in 2018. (Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce photo)

Your favourite business could find itself in the spotlight but only if you act now.

Nominations for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce香蕉视频直播檚 prestigious 2019 Business Excellence Awards presented by Valley First officially close Monday, July 15 at noon.

For Kaarina Schrott, winning Small Business of the Year in 2018 was life-altering as it reaffirmed the vision she has for One Step Foot Care.

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Schrott is looking forward to see which businesses and individuals are recognized this year.

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There are 11 categories available for the 2019 Business Excellence nominations.

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The online nomination form and descriptions of the categories can be found at . The individual categories are:

香蕉视频直播 Small Business of the Year sponsored by Community Futures

香蕉视频直播 New Business of the Year sponsored by MNP LLP

香蕉视频直播 Young Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Nixon Wengers Lawyers LLP

香蕉视频直播 Employer of the Year sponsored by Telus

香蕉视频直播 Customer Service Award sponsored by Okanagan Spring Brewery

香蕉视频直播 Manufacturer of the Year sponsored by the City of Vernon

香蕉视频直播 Non-Profit Excellence Award sponsored by Lake City Casinos

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香蕉视频直播 Innovator of the Year sponsored by SilverStar Mountain Resort

A panel will review all nominations and announce the three finalists in each category at a nominee reception Sept. 4 at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, with the winners will be revealed at the awards gala Oct. 18.

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