Congratulations on being nominated for a 2024 Business Awards!

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I HAVE BEEN NOMINATED

  • Nominee receives an email notification from "notify@awardify.io" that they have been nominated for a designated award category; 
  • The Chamber will validate all nominations received, once verified eligible nominees will receive a 'What's Next' email;
  • Be sure to read the Eligibility Guidelines | FAQ | Award Judging

To complete your nomination you must submit an award application by following the steps below.

Award applications are due by 12:00pm, Tuesday, August 13 (UPDATED DATE)

If you have not yet been nominated for an award, nominate yourself today

Completing your Award Application:

The next step is to tell our judges all about you or your organization by completing your award application by noon, Tuesday, August 13th.

To complete your award application, follow the steps below. If you foresee a conflict meeting this deadline please contact us at 778-476-3111 or email info@penticton.org. Once the deadline has passed no further applications can be uploaded.

Step 1: CLICK HERE "sign in / create account" Reminder that you need to sign in with the email that you received Nomination Confirmation. If this is not the correct email let us know ASAP 778-476-3111 or email info@penticton.org. Please fill in your name, contact information, and email and password, and you're set to complete the questionnaire.

Step 2: Under Start New Entry, select the award you have been nominated for from the drop-down menu as indicated in the nomination confirmation email you received.

Reminder if you have nominated for more that one award category, please let the Chamber know which one you will be accepting and complete the designated award submission. Each Business Can Only Accept ONE Award Nomination.  

Nominated for an individual award (young professional - business leader) plus a business award, the Chamber will validate nomination and contact you should we have any questions.

Step 3: Complete all the required fields within your award application. Don't forget to hit save along the way!

This awards system is entirely web-based. You can create your entries on your phone, iPad, laptop, or any computer. All you need is a browser.

Step 4: Hit Submit to Judges when you are happy with your application. 

If you require assistance with submissions, please contact our office at 778-476-3111 or info@penticton.org

Accuracy of submitted materials is the responsibility of the nominee. Information given on the award application will be used for promotional pieces at the event gala and recognition in the media and via social media. It is important to include great visual photos, logos, etc.

Editing a Completed Award Application

You will be able to view and edit your award application up until the application deadline noon, Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

You can access the application you have completed by clicking the Entries link in your account menu. From here you can edit the application by clicking on the application name.

Incomplete applications will not be visible to the judges.

If nominated for more than one award category, you will need to select which award category you wish to move forward with. If you are uncertain which category you wish to move forward with read the Award Criteria to see which one is the better fit for your business. *Nominated for Young Professional or Business Leader this may not apply to you - the Chamber will validate and contact you should they have any questions.

How will I know if I am a Finalist?

Finalists will be announced Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm stay tuned for event details.

Finalists will receive an email, advising of the next steps - Names will also be will be posted on Chamber website, social media, eBlast press release.

Please note that we do not contact all nominees to inform them if they are not finalists, if you are unsure you can reach out to the Chamber team after September 20th to confirm.

Finalists will be contacted by the selection committee judges to schedule YOUR in-person visit between September 19 - October 11. This is where you will have the opportunity to speak about your business - visit should only take about 30 minutes.  This is a very important part of the final stages of judging. 

During this time the Chamber will be creating photo-montage videos, that will used at the Awards Gala to announce the Finalists for each Award Category. It is important that when are completing your nominee application that you you include a few of your marketing assets; Company Logo, Company Bio, Pictures you'd like to share, etc.

Disclosure: 

  • The Chamber reserves the right to disqualify incomplete submissions without notice;
  • Nominees may be disqualified if it is determined that the nomination form misrepresents achievements or information in any way.
  • All nominees must agree to the Code of Conduct.
  • The only information judges will have access to is what is provided with your nominee submission, website, social media, google reviews etc. We encourage you to include testimonies, reviews, links to website and social media platforms.