Image: Abbotsford Chamber / The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, led by CEO Alex Mitchell (pictured), and the Abbotsford News are welcoming nominations for the 27th annual Business Excellence Awards. Two new categories have been added to the awards to highlight the success of Indigenous-led businesses and young professionals. The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News will recognize outstanding organizations and individuals in Abbotsford that strive for excellence in the community. Nominations are open until September Friday, September 22 at 5 p.m.
Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce

Abbotsford Chamber accepting nominations for 27th annual Business Excellence Awards

Sep 7, 2023 | 8:40 AM

ABBOTSFORD — The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the Abbotsford News are welcoming nominations for the 27th annual Business Excellence Awards.

The Abbotsford Chamber said in a news release Wednesday (Sept. 6) from CEO Alex Mitchell that two new categories have been added to the awards to highlight the success of Indigenous-led businesses and young professionals. The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Abbotsford News will recognize outstanding organizations and individuals in Abbotsford that strive for excellence in the community. Nominations are open until September Friday, September 22 at 5 p.m.

“With 110 years of service to Abbotsford’s diverse and growing business community, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the roots of excellence that foster success,” Mitchell said. “Running a business is far from easy, and can often feel like a lonely road. The annual Business Excellence awards present an opportunity to showcase innovation and spotlight the handwork and perseverance of small business owners across sectors.”

The categories for this year’s awards are as follows:

  • Home-based Business Excellence,
  • Tourism Excellence
  • Manufacturing and Production Excellence
  • Consumer Services Excellence
  • Indigenous Business of The Year
  • Agriculture & Agri-business Excellence
  • Entrepreneur of the year
  • Non-profit Organization of the year
  • Business of doing good
  • New Business of the year
  • Established business of the year
  • Company of young professionals and entrepreneurs

The public is encouraged to nominate businesses that push innovation, growth, and leadership in our community. Nominations are open until September 22nd at 5pm PST and will be reviewed by a panel of community leaders. The awards will be presented on November 16th for a reception at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre. For more information on each category and to nominate a business visit: https://abbotsfordchamber.com/events/excellence-awards.