Vetting the Finalists

We use a qualified committee of judges to ensure that all nominees receive a fair chance of winning their category and meet the criteria and requirements for the category.

After the nominations close, all nominees are vetted to ensure they meet the category requirements and criteria. All vetted nominees are considered by our committee of judges, who then choose 3 finalists per category based on their entries using a comprehensive scoring rubric. Our judging committee is comprised of five Chamber Members who have extensive experience living and working in Squamish. They are experts in their field and are recognized as active leaders and influential figures within the community.

The process will be as follows:

  • Public Nominations | 12:00am, August 28, 2026 - 11:59pm, September 18, 2026
  • Judges vet nominees | (3 finalists will be chosen per category) | October 1-8, 2026
  • Public voting | October 9 - 23 
  • Awards Gala | November 13, 2026 | Doors at 5:30PM

Vetting Requirements

  • Must have a valid business license (where required) 
  • Businesses must be Squamish Chamber members in good standing 
  • Individuals can be past, current, or future Squamish Chamber members 
  • Must be located or doing business in the Squamish and Howe Sound region  
  • Must satisfy the award criteria  
  • Must provide permission to use their profile/company profile/photo/logo before, during, and after the event