The Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for community and business awards to recognize commercial enterprizes and citizens for their contribution to the Pemberton Valley.

Recipients of the Citizen of the Year award will join a list of past awardees, amazing local folk including Shirley Henry, Edith Illes, Duncan Low, Flo Bilenduke, Bruce Waite, Lisa Ames, The Pemberton Childcare Society, Arlene McClean, Ed Thompson, Russell Mack, Marnie Simon and Karen Tomlinson.

There are several awards and several criteria: check them out, and give a shout out of recognition to the folk and businesses who help make this community great.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARDCriteria: – A business that provides its customers with a consistency of excellence in quality service, staff and/or products beyond customer expectations. The business establishes trust with experience, knowledge and is proactive.
(Eligible – any business)

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Criteria: – A non-profit organization that provides a direct contribution to the quality of life in the Pemberton area. This award goes to the organization that involves itself in the community and directly assists people or events through staff or volunteer time, or direct participation.
(Eligible – any non-profit organization)

NEW BUSINESS AWARD

Criteria: – A business commenced in the preceding two years that has demonstrated a good record of success and a strong commitment to the Pemberton area.
(Eligible – any business)

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Criteria: – An owner, partners or company that provides excellent leadership and builds customer relationships. One that makes you want to ‘shop locally’.A business that makes an investment back into the community.  A business that has  operated for over one year and is  located within the area represented by the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce including the communities of Pemberton, Mt.Currie, Birken and D’Arcy.
(Eligible – any business)

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Criteria: – We can all learn from the volunteer example set by others who over the years, have given so much back to make the Pemberton area the community that it is today. A good citizen is someone who is helpful, considerate, and willing to put others first. They consider the needs of those around them and are always generous when offering support, their time and talents.
(Eligible – A resident of Pemberton, Mount Currie, Birken or D’Arcy) .

DOWNLOAD A NOMINATION FORM

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Due date for nominations is December 27, 2013.

Download a 2013 Pemberton Chamber awards nomination form, complete, then send to us via mail, email or FAX.