It's a milestone year for The Clovies.
Surrey’s most prestigious business awards have now been around for a decade and the Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations in several categories.
The Chamber will host their 10th annual awards gala this November at Northview Golf and Country Club.
Scott Wheatley, the executive director of the Cloverdale Chamber, said as the voice of East Surrey’s business community the Chamber was “excited” to announce that nominations are open.
“We receive hundreds of nominations from members of our business community and this year we are thrilled to continue this tradition,” he said.
He also urged people not to delay in getting in their nominations.
The annual awards recognize business people and citizens from East Surrey, including Cloverdale, Clayton Heights, and Campbell Heights.
Winners will be announced at the Clovies Awards Gala set for Northview Golf and Country Club on Nov. 5.
Returning for the third year in a row is the award for Indigenous Business of the Year.
Wheatley said the Chamber is once again working closely with Indigenous leader Brenda Knights, CEO of the Vancouver Native Housing Society, to continue to bring the award to the Clovies.
Anyone can visit theclovies.com to nominate both businesses and people in several categories (see full list below). The deadline to submit nominations is July 31.
Nominees will be announced sometime in the fall and the winners will be revealed at the Clovies Awards Gala at Northview.
The Clovies features both a live and silent auction, on-site entertainment, and a gourmet dinner.
For more info or to submit a nomination, visit theclovies.com/nomiate.
Tickets for the Clovies are on sale now and can be purchased online at theclovies.com.
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This year’s categories are:
Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year: Honours a non-profit organization, which may include a charity, community association or society, that is making significant strides within its sphere of influence and adding value to the community.
New Business of the Year: Honours a “start-up” with a minimum of six (6) months to a maximum of twenty-four (24) months since incorporation and is achieving outstanding results in a short period of time.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Recognizes a young “rising star”, 39 years of age or younger with entrepreneurial instincts, who is making a difference within his/her organization and the community.
Indigenous Business of the Year: Honours an organization that is majority Indigenous owned and is making strides putting reconciliation into action and supporting youth.
Bill Reid Memorial Business Person of the Year: Recognizes an individual with proven business acumen, who promotes the community at every opportunity and is an inspirational leader within his/her organization.
Excellence in Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity: Honours an organization that has made commitments to address societal disparity and injustice, and established or expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for their current and future workforce.
Women Led Business of the Year: Honours a company that has a founder, co-founder, or in an executive position, and has women play an active role in both strategic or day-to-day decision making.
Business Excellence Large Business (20+ employees): Honours a larger business that exemplifies superior customer service while embracing innovation and providing a positive work environment for its employees to grow and develop.
Business Excellence Medium Business (10 – 19 employees): Honours a medium business that exemplifies superior customer service while embracing innovation and providing a positive work environment for its employees to grow and develop.
Business Excellence Small Business (1-9 employees): Honours a small business that exemplifies superior customer service while embracing innovation and providing a positive work environment for its employees to grow and develop.
