Tourism Kelowna is pleased to once again sponsor the Excellence in Tourism Award at the Kelowna Chamber's 37th Annual Business Excellence Awards.
“We are proud to be an ongoing sponsor for the Excellence in Tourism award," says Tourism Kelowna President & CEO, Lisanne Ballantyne. "Kelowna's tourism industry is a $2.4 billion economic driver and a vital source of employment for our community. It is important to recognize and celebrate the contributions of our local tourism-related businesses as they continue to deliver the remarkable services and experiences that make our destination Canada's favourite four-season playground."
The 2024 finalists for the "Excellence in Tourism" category are:
Kelowna Concierge is also a finalist in the Small Business of the Year category, and Current Taxi has been selected as a finalist in the Excellence in Environmental Impact category.
Tourism Kelowna members and partners nominated as finalists in other categories include:
- Farming Karma Fruit Co. (Excellence in Agriculture)
- Sncewips Heritage Museum (Excellence in Arts and Entertainment)
- Rad Relish Co. (Indigenous Business of the Year)
- KF Aerospace and Sandman Hotel (Large Business of the Year)
- Rustic Reel Brewing Company (Mid-size Business of the Year)
- Revelry Food + Music Hub (Rising Star Business of the Year)
Judges will conduct site visits with each finalist before the awards are handed out at an in-person ceremony on November 15, 2024, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort.
“Our business region is robust and incredibly resilient, with diversity throughout. We’re thrilled to continue this annual recognition program and watch it grow as our community does. It’s a celebration of the pursuit of excellence,” says Maryse Harvey, President of the Kelowna Chamber.
Visit the Kelowna Chamber website to learn more about the awards or purchase tickets to the ceremony.
