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Recognizes a business that provides an accessible platform for a diverse range of arts and entertainment within the community. This business is a leader and role model to other businesses of its kind and is paving the way for inclusivity, equity, & diversity in the arts. It demonstrates strong engagement and collaboration with artists and community members and has made positive contributions to the artistic and business community through engaged efforts. It has demonstrated excellence in creativity and customer experience. 

Requirements

• Must be registered and licensed in Squamish
• Must be a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing

Fields

• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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The Bill Manson Award recognizes a local citizen who has contributed significant volunteer time to enrich the quality of life in Squamish. This individual, outside of their regular employment, continuously engages in time spent leading or contributing to projects that make our community healthy and sustainable for every citizen. This individual is well-respected in the community and they inspire others to make positive contributions to Squamish.  

Requirements

Fields

• You are an individual and not an organization?
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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Recognizes a business for ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities.  This business has a proven record of thriving by adopting/developing/creating tools or technology within key areas of organizational operations. 

Requirements

• Must be registered and licensed in Squamish
• Must be a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing

Fields

• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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The Business Leader of the Year Award recognizes a local business person who has had a major impact on the landscape of the local business community. They are an exemplary leader and exhibit vision and passion. They continuously give back by supporting community initiatives and projects. 

Requirements

• Must be registered and licensed in Squamish
• Must be a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing
• Must be an individual, not a business or organization

Fields

• You are an individual? (not a business or organization)
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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Recognizes a business, organization or non-profit association that has contributed to enriching our community through financial, volunteer or project-based contributions. They have made a marked impact on the lives of Squamish citizens and have made positive enhancements to community infrastructure, services and/or amenities.  

Requirements

• Must be registered and licensed in Squamish
• Must be a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing

Fields

• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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Recognizes an entrepreneur who has risen to recent challenges by exhibiting strong business acumen and instilling exemplary practices in their business. This could be a young business person who has demonstrated a high level of entrepreneurial spirit and goes above and beyond in their business and the community.

Requirements

• Must be registered and licensed in Squamish
• Must be a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing
• Must be an individual, not a business or organization

Fields

• Is an individual? (not a business or organization)
• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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Recognizes a business with an outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability that is linked to its public identity. This business has tangibly reduced environmental impact, waste outputs, and energy use through improved efficiencies, programs, projects, processes, systems, technologies, employee engagement, or other business operations. It demonstrates community leadership through its sustainability initiatives and has a positive influence on the impact awareness of the business community.

Requirements

• Must be registered and licensed in Squamish
• Must be a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing

Fields

• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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Recognizes an Indigenous-owned business that demonstrates continual business growth and leadership that operates with integrity and passion while being committed to exceptional service delivery and the wellbeing of their employees.

Requirements

• Must be registered and licensed in Squamish
• Must be 51% owned by Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, or Inuit group or individual
• Must be a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing

Fields

• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Is at least 51% owned by Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, or Inuit group or individual?
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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Recognizes a business that demonstrates continual business growth and leadership that operates with integrity and passion while being committed to exceptional service delivery and the wellbeing of their employees. (10+ employees)

Requirements

• Must be registered and licensed in Squamish
• Must be a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing
• Must have 10+ staff members.

Fields

• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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Recognizes a newly founded (3 years or less from date of registration/licensing), independent business that demonstrates exemplary business practices and shows exceptional promise for continued growth. This new business serves as an inspiration for other new businesses in the community.  

Requirements

• Must be registered and licensed in Squamish
• Must be a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing
• Must have been in business for 3 years or less

Fields

• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• Has been in business for 3 years or less?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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Recognizes a business that demonstrates continual business growth and leadership that operates with integrity and passion while being committed to exceptional service delivery and the wellbeing of their employees. (1-9 employees)

Requirements

• Must be registered and licensed in Squamish
• Must be a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing
• Must have 9 employees or less

Fields

• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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Recognizes a business that excels in demonstrating a commitment to the health, wellbeing and the personal and professional growth of their people through providing an exemplary work environment, corporate culture, and support.

Requirements

Must be registered and licensed in Squamish.

Must be a Squamish Chamber member (in good standing).

Fields

• Your business is registered in BC?
  You have a provincial business registration number.
• Your business is licensed in Squamish?
  You have a license to operate in Squamish through the District of Squamish.
• You are a Squamish Chamber Member in good standing?
  'Good standing' means your 2024 member account is paid and active.
• Tell us about your business and why you should receive this award!
• Please provide specific examples of how you/your business meets the criteria for this award.

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