Can entrepreneurs in the Kootenays take home a top prize?

Small businesses in the Kootenays are invited to compete for B.C’s biggest awards in entrepreneurship as the 21st annual Small Business BC Awards opens for nominations.  

Whether you’re a business owner, a fan of a local hangout, supporter of an amazing service, or inspired by an entrepreneurial undertaking—this is the moment to celebrate the businesses that impact our lives with a Small Business BC Award nomination.

“The Small Business BC Awards are an opportunity to celebrate and support all small businesses, whether they’re a mom and pop shop in a small town, or a burgeoning brand in an economic hub,” said Small Business BC CEO, Tom Conway. “What makes this awards competition so unique is that it creates an even playing field where entrepreneurs can prove the strength and impact of their sweat equity, no matter where they are in B.C.”

“Everyone has their favourite small business that is more than just a business, it’s a community hub, where people can gather and make memories together,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. “The Small Business BC Awards are an excellent opportunity to tell the stories of our local small businesses and show them how important they are to our communities and all of us throughout B.C.”

All small businesses in BC can be nominated for the Small Business BC Awards, with nominations open until August 16 at sbbc.co/nominate.

Nominations will be accepted in four award categories: Premier’s People’s Choice Award; Business Impact Award; E-Commerce Experience Award; Best Youth Entrepreneur.

The Premier’s People’s Choice Award is decided exclusively by a public vote, after a normalization process to allow for regional population. In the other three business pitch categories, top five finalists are selected based on public vote (after normalization) and written responses judged by internal business experts.

The Top Five businesses for the three Business Pitch categories will be invited to present to a panel of judges, pitching why their business should win the award. The panel of past Small Business BC Awards winners, business professionals, and advisors will then select the winners.

Prizes

Along with the title of top small business in BC, over $20,000 in prizes are to be won across the four award categories.

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