Drumheller and area residents are being asked to help recognize our leaders in the business community.
On October 19, during Small Business Week, the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce is holding its Business Excellence Awards to celebrate the achievements of local businesses.
Before the awards can be given out, however, the Chamber of Commerce is asking for businesses or individuals to nominate those they feel are deserving of recognition.
Nominations can be made at www.drumhellerchamber.com and are due by September 28.
“We really want to encourage people to nominate. If someone walks into a business they think is doing a great job or has dealt with a local professional who has done a lot for the business community, or the community in general, nominate,” said Roxanne Clark, projects coordinator and Chamber assistant with the Chamber of Commerce.
The awards have been divided into five categories.
For the Business of the Year Award, nominees must have been in business for at least two years and have more than five employees.
The Small Business Award is similar, but eligible nominees must have less than five employees.
The Chamber of Commerce is also giving out an award to the top business in the downtown area.
Businesses less than a year old are eligible to receive the Rookie Business of the Year Award.
Lastly, an award will be given to the Business Professional of the Year. Nominees must be a local business owner or manager, actively participates in a non-profit capacity, and is actively involved in the business community.
“This is the first time in at least six years that the business awards will be given out. Currently, there aren’t any awards celebrating business in Drumheller. We brought it back, wanting to celebrate the achievements of our business owners,” said Clark.
Winners will be chosen by the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
To nominate, visit www.drumhellerchamber.com. All nominations must be completed by September 28.
The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce is asking residents to nominate businesses they feel are deserving of recognition. The Business Excellence Awards will be handed out to the business, small business, downtown business, rookie business, and business professional of the year.
