ONLINE SUBMISSION

The 2024 Business Excellence Awards consist of online submissions; materials must be submitted by 5:00pm, October 18, 2024.

If you foresee a conflict meeting this deadline please contact us at 250-724-6535. Once the deadline has passed no further submissions can be uploaded.

ENTRY COMPLETION

Create your member account  as a nominee or if you are submitting an entry on a business's behalf.

  • Select the category you wish to enter, and submit your information according to the specifications for the category
  • All supporting materials listed are required. For questions or concerns, contact our office
  • Include electronic copy of current corporate logo for production (PDF's/JPG)
  • Entries will be saved in your member account, and can be edited up until the entry deadline (5:00pm, October 18, 2024). If you require assistance with submissions, please contact our office at 250-724-6535.

Accuracy of submitted materials is the responsibility of the applicant. Information given on the entry form will be used exactly as submitted in the award ceremony through production, presentation, and recognition in the media.

ENTRY FEE

None

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

  • Online submission, including all supporting documentation and payment (arrangements), must be complete by 5:00pm, October 18, 2024.
  • After this deadline, the committee reserves the right to extend the deadline for a SPECIFIC category and solicit additional entries in the event that there are less than three entries from a minimum of two companies in the category in question

FINAL NOTES

  • Alberni Chamber reserves the right to disqualify incomplete submissions without notice.
  • Acceptance of submissions received is at the discretion of Alberni Chamber
  • Alberni Chamber reserves the right to realign categories due to volume of entries. If this process should take place, entrants will be notified
  • If there are fewer than two entries in any category, Alberni Chamber reserves the right to eliminate that category from the competition.
  • All entrants agree to be bound by these rules

JUDGING PROCESS

Judges will bring their professional experience and unique perspectives in deciding which companies deserve top-ranks and coveted awards in each category. Judges will review the submissions, and rate the work against provided criteria through a private, online system. 

Judging criteria are listed with each category description. The judging panel is comprised of individuals who are knowledgeable and aware of the Alberni Valley. All entries are scored based on judging criteria.

AWARDS NIGHT

The 2024 Business Excellence Awards gala celebration honors the outstanding achievements of businesses, professionals, and community groups in the Alberni Valley.

The 2024 Business Excellence Awards Gala will take place on 6:00pm, November 29, 2024 at Italian Hall & Events Centre in 4065 6th Ave, Port Alberni.

Make it a celebration for everyone - bring your team, clients, and suppliers to the event!