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SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION PACKAGE |
First, we’ll ask you for some basic information about your business:Contact details: your name, business name, address (nominations are open to Salt Spring businesses only!), email, and phone number.Then, we’ll ask you for some additional information about your business - don't worry, none of this info will be used to assess your nomination. This is purely to help us, the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce, to get a snapshot of where businesses on Salt Spring are at.You’ll answer five general questions we’re asking every nominee. These will help us better understand the local business landscape:
As part of confirming your nomination, there’s a one-time $25 submission fee per business. This small fee helps cover the costs of running the awards and keeps the celebration accessible for everyone. |
Step 2: Category Questions
Finally, you’ll be taken to a page with three additional questions for each award category you’ve been nominated in.
If you’ve been nominated in one category, you’ll only answer those three questions.
If you’re lucky enough to be nominated in multiple categories—way to go you!—you’ll fill out three questions for each category you've been nominated in.
Quick PreviewHere’s a snapshot of the kinds of things we’ll ask about:
Step 3: Jury Review & ScoringOnce your application is submitted, it will be carefully reviewed by a panel of local entrepreneurs.Each application will be evaluated using the following criteria, with scores assigned on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest):
You will be notified if you’ve been selected as one of our three finalists in your category - in mid October. |
Step 4: Onsite Visits with Finalists
To get to know you beyond the application, jurors will visit the top three finalists in each category. These visits are relaxed and conversational—an opportunity to share what you do best, ask questions, and connect with fellow community members.
Jurors will have a set of guiding questions they’ll use to help them fairly and consistently assess each finalist’s nomination.
Finalists will be announced in mid-October.
Step 5: MARK YOUR CALENDAR + Celebrate WITH US
Finalists will be honoured at the Salty Awards Gala Evening on November 6th at Mahon Hall—a joyful, community-wide celebration of every nominee, finalist, and winner.
Tickets will be $45 each and will go on sale in early October.
SUBMIT YOURNOMINATION PACKAGE HERE |
Full List of Category Questions
Business of the Year
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What key achievements set your business apart in the past year?
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How do you foster innovation, leadership, and growth within your business?
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What makes your business a pillar of the Salt Spring community?
Innovation & Sustainability Excellence
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What innovative or sustainable initiatives have you implemented?
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How have these initiatives benefited the environment or your business operations?
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What measurable impact have these efforts had on Salt Spring Island?
Community Impact Award
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How does your business contribute to the well-being of Salt Spring Island?
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Can you provide examples of specific community initiatives or collaborations?
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What measurable outcomes have resulted from your community involvement?
Tourism & Hospitality Excellence
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How does your business enhance the visitor experience on Salt Spring Island?
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What unique aspects of your service, destination, or experience set you apart?
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How do you promote Salt Spring as a premier travel destination?
Hand + Land – Agricultural/Artisan Excellence
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What makes your product or service uniquely representative of Salt Spring Island?
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How do you balance sustainability, creativity, and business success?
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What impact have you had on your industry or local market?
Emerging Business Award
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What inspired you to start your business?
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What has been your biggest challenge and how have you overcome it?
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What are your plans for future growth and sustainability?
Island Ambassador Award
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How does your business or work promote Salt Spring Island beyond its borders?
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What initiatives have you taken to share the island’s unique culture, products, or values?
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How do you maintain the integrity and quality of representation for Salt Spring?
Trades Award
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How does your business demonstrate expertise, reliability, and craftsmanship in your trade?
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What innovations, techniques, or approaches have you adopted to improve your services or outcomes?
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In what ways does your work support and strengthen the Salt Spring community (e.g., projects, mentorship, collaboration)?
Cornerstone Award
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How does your business provide essential goods or services that other local businesses rely on?
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What practices ensure your services are reliable, adaptable, and responsive to the needs of the business community?
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How does your business contribute to the overall strength and success of Salt Spring’s economy and business ecosystem?
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