The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce along with program sponsor Lawson Lundell LLP and BEEM Credit Union are thrilled to launch the 39th Annual Business Excellence Awards for 2026. 

Nomination Period is open August 10, 2026 - September 12, 2026. Finalist Announcement event is Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Gala is Friday, November 20, 2026.

The Business Excellence Awards calls for nominations for outstanding businesses and organizations in the following categories:

  1. Arts & Entertainment Excellence
  2. BBB Torch Award for Ethics, Integrity & Trust
  3. Business & Community Leader of the Year
  4. Excellence in Agriculture, Food & Agribusiness
  5. Excellence in For-Profit Community Impact & Social Responsibility
  6. Excellence in Sustainability & Environmental Impact
  7. Excellence in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
  8. Excellence in Tourism, Hospitality & Visitor Experience
  9. Indigenous Business Excellence Award
  10. Large Business Excellence Award
  11. Mid-size Business Excellence Award
  12. Excellence in Not-for-Profit & Social Impact
  13. Rising Star & Emerging Business of the Year
  14. Small Business Excellence Award
  15. Excellence in Digital Transformation
  16. Top Sales & Client Experience Professional of the Year
  17. Young Entrepreneur & Emerging Leader of the Year