2024 Business Nominations

Please nominate one business/person for each award.
Please feel free to include additional comments supporting your nominations.

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* 1. Customer Service Employee of the Year Award

This award, initiated and sponsored by the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, is awarded to any frontline employee of any Lakes District business who has consistently demonstrated exceptional, friendly customer service. The nominee must be nominated by the manager/co-worker.

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* 2. Not-For-Profit / Service Club of the Year

This not-for-profit/service club coordinates projects, services and events that give back to the community. Their efforts contribute to the social and cultural well-being of Burns Lake & the Lakes District.

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* 3. Outstanding Customer Service Award

This award recognizes a business dedicated to customer satisfaction through integrity and excellent service. Staff are helpful and cheerful, and the business exhibits excellent morale. Staff are professional and knowledgeable to meet customer needs.

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* 4. Paul Sandercott Business of the Year Award

This award is presented to a well-established business (4 or more years of operations) that displays an up-to-date image and goes above and beyond, continually striving to offer the best in their field. The business actively promotes and participates in local community events. The business demonstrates an overall image of pride as a Burns Lake and District business community member.

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* 5. Recreation, Leisure & Hospitality Excellence Award

This business or organization has delivered top-quality products or services, including efforts to promote Burns Lake & the Lakes District as a tourism destination to benefit the entire business community.

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* 6. Professional Service Award

This award is presented to an organization that provides customers with specialized service; and exemplifies innovation, professionalism, honesty and integrity.

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* 7. Resource Industry Award

This business uses natural resources or provides services to the resource industry. They continually demonstrate success through innovation, quality products/services and excellent customer and employee relationships.

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* 8. New Business of the Year

This award is presented to a business that began operation between 2022 and 2024 and has demonstrated excellence through positive growth, superior customer service and a commitment to quality. The business shows an overall image of pride as a Burns Lake and District business community member.

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* 9. Retail Excellence Award

This award is presented to a retail business that exemplifies excellence in performance, customer service, leadership, innovation, management and marketing. The business is widely respected throughout Burns Lake for its achievements and community engagement.

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* 10. Indigenous Business of the Year Award

This award celebrates the accomplishments of the Burns Lake Indigenous business sector and its contributions to our community's economy. Businesses must be at least 51% Indigenous-owned and operated. This award recognizes business achievement and the entrepreneurial spirit and efforts that contribute to the economic well-being of our area.

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* 11. Lifetime Business Achievement Award

This award is bestowed upon a business person in Burns Lake & the Lakes District who has contributed 25 years or more of business excellence. The award is not an annual award and is only presented when a deserving recipient has been identified.

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* 12. Your name and preferred contact information

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