Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Castlegar & District Community Complex
The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are back. Each year, we come together to recognize and celebrate the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who make Castlegar and the surrounding area such a vibrant and thriving community.
This is your chance to highlight those who go above and beyond—whether it’s providing exceptional customer service, showing innovation, supporting our community, or demonstrating leadership.
Nominations are now open
Help us shine a spotlight on the businesses and leaders who deserve recognition. Any businesses in Castlegar & RDCK Areas I and J can be nominated.
Tickets
Tickets will be going on sale soon. Join us for an evening of celebration, dinner, and community connection.
- Individual tickets: $90 + GST
- Tables of 6 or 8 are available for purchase
Mark your calendar for November 8, 2025, and be part of this special evening.
See below for award categories.
Business Awards Nomination Form
Please ensure that the business you are nominating for has been in operation for 12 months, and operates in the City of Castlegar or RDCK Areas I & J, and fits the category and criteria. All businesses that qualify for a category are considered. Nominees are voted on by Chamber members.
15 AWARD CATEGORIES:
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
A business that has been in operation for more than 3 years and has consistently offered
outstanding service and/or product to its customers and displays a strong commitment to community involvement.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
An entrepreneur(s) between the ages of 19 and 39 as of December 31st of the current year who: is an owner(s) or manager(s) and must have been actively involved in the company’s daily management. She/he is recognized as employing ethical business standards with customers, employees and suppliers, while contributing to the quality in life in the community.
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Presented to a business that is committed to high standards of customer service. This company delivers exceptional service in their dealings with customers, educates and encourages their staff to improve and excel in matters of customer relations. This company also strives to improve the customer experience within their business through communications, problem solving and innovation.
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR (Owner)
The award is presented to an individual who is a dedicated leader, contributor and embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship. The conduct of the recipient and his/her business must be above reproach with regard to ethics, quality, and service and project a positive community image.
THE GREEN AWARD
The nominee business must: display environmental responsiveness through personal leadership and effort; demonstrate innovation in stewardship of the environment; display commitment to exemplary environmental responsive- ness, beyond governmental requirements; encourage others to be environ- mentally responsible.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARD
This business must exemplify innovation, professionalism and integrity. This category is limited to the professional company, not the individual employee or contractor or a retail store.
CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
Companies must sell construction services, employ trades people, and/or con- tract out labour supply in the industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, and civil.
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
A business, organization, or individual(s) that: supports Castlegar by creating awareness and/or programs that entices tourists to see the city as a “must see destination.”
THE COMMUNITY SOCIAL AWARD
This award recognizes the accomplishments of those organizations in the non for profit sector which contributes significantly to the social and/or wellbeing of the community/groups or individuals. This organization must have an established reputation for delivering a high level of programs and/ or services as well as a track record of efficient and effective management.
HOME BASED BUSINESS AWARD
A home-operated business that consistently shows excellence and quality in service and/or merchandise.
MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD
A manager who creates a positive, fair and supportive environment for all employees, while maintaining and even exceeding employment standards and safety policies. This employer models integrity and excellent communication skills.
RESTAURANT AWARD
The Best Restaurant Award must have fully trained and knowledgeable staff Consistency in quality of food, service, restaurant amenities, and customer satisfaction Positive Customer Feedback, Recognized for running an operation that displays the best of service, décor, hospitality, food and menu selection.
INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Innovator of the Year is for the individuals/businesses that have created new products, services or programs that have had a positive effect on their business, industry or the community. Innovators make the impossible possible. Innovators make the extraordinary ordinary. Innovators help the economy move forward.
Photo by: Yolone Art Group | Business Excellence Awards 2024, held on November 30 at the Community Complex