There鈥檚 a lot of love for local business.

After a call for business excellence award nominations, the public provided 389 to the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce.

From restaurants to charities, small and large, to top-notch trades and exceptional customer service, there are 15 categories of businesses that have been nominated.

鈥淩esidents were thoughtful with each submission and we thank them for their participation in the process. The diversity of the nominees speaks to a strong entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the community,鈥� chamber general manager Dan Proulx said.

鈥淥ur panel of judges now has the difficult job of reviewing all of the completed nomination packages. We are excited to see the outcome in each category and to celebrate all nominees as well as the winners.鈥�

Now residents have a chance to choose their favourite by voting for the 2021 People鈥檚 Choice from now until Oct. 4.

鈥淭he People鈥檚 Choice Award is an ideal opportunity for residents to be directly involved in recognizing a business or non-profit,鈥� Proulx said. 鈥淎ll of the nominees are encouraged to have their customers, employees, family and friends vote as a way of increasing support for the coveted title of People鈥檚 Choice.鈥�

Voting takes place at .

Each participant will be able to vote for free as many times as they want, with bulk voting available for purchase to save time and help raise funds to establish a scholarship for a local business student. Partial proceeds will also support programs and initiatives from the Greater Vernon Chamber to support local businesses. Last year, $1,600 was raised to help a local business student attend school.

The winner of the People鈥檚 Choice and all the awards will be announced at the Business Excellence celebration Oct. 29.

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