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The Salty Awards Are Back!
Honouring the Heart of Salt Spring
After a four-year pause, we’re thrilled to bring back the Salty Awards—Salt Spring’s celebration of the incredible businesses and individuals who shape our island with creativity, care, and courage.
This is the first time the awards have been offered since 2020, and we’ve taken the time to reimagine them with purpose.
This year—and going forward—we’re proud to offer thoughtful new award categories that reflect the values, ingenuity, and diversity of our business community. We’ve removed distinctions between small and large businesses, because excellence is excellence—whether you're a solo entrepreneur or a team of fifty.
Why It Matters
Salt Spring businesses work hard.
They’re often too busy serving others to stop and realize just how much they’re appreciated.
The Salty Awards are our way of saying:
You matter. What you’re doing is seen, valued, and celebrated.
Being recognized by your peers, customers, and community isn’t just a nice gesture—it’s powerful.
These awards represent love, respect, and gratitude from the people whose lives you touch every day.
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR's |
A BIG THANKS TO OUR TITLE SPONSORS OF THE 2025 SALTY AWARDS!
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Media Sponsor
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See what nominees from the 2017 Salty Awards had to say about what it meant to them to be nominated - as well as snippets from the award evening
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GET TICKETS!!!
GET TICKETS HEREJoin us on November 6th at Mahon Hall for an unforgettable evening honoring the island’s most outstanding businesses and community champions. Hosted by Michael Bean and Michael Mann, the night promises sips, seat snacks, and plenty of sparkle as we gather to celebrate and connect with fellow islanders.The awards will be presented across nine categories:
Cheer on your favourites as the winners are revealed, and enjoy a few surprises along the way. This is more than an awards night — it’s an evening of celebration, camaraderie, and recognition for the creativity, resilience, and spirit that make Salt Spring’s business community so remarkable. This event is about making everyone feel special — the finalists, the attendees, the sponsors, and yes, even the organizers too ;) It’s also about having a fun and glitzy night out — a chance to give those fabulous outfits in your closet (you know, the ones usually reserved for fancier places than Salt Spring) a proper airing! And that’s not all — Mr. Mann will be bringing his piano and may even have written a song just for the occasion. Plus, rumor has it there might be impromptu prizes… Best Dressed, anyone? Doors open at 5:30 PM; Award Presentation begins at 6 PM.
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Michael BeanMichael is a relatively new transplant to Salt Spring Island, and loves it. He has an extensive background as a film and television actor and acting teacher. He currently works as Coordinator of the Saturday Market and Admin Coordinator for the Gulf Islands Families Together Society (GIFTS), in addition to teaching on-camera classes for adults www.confidenceoncamera.com |
Michael A. MannSalt Spring–based animation director and improv performer Michael has 20+ years bringing stories to life. Known for blending humour, heart, and imagination in everything from animated films to live improv shows, Michael brings his signature spark and deep love for Salt Spring’s weird, wonderful entrepreneurial spirit to this year’s Salty Awards, to honour the creativity, grit, and heart that local businesses pour into making this island thrive. |
Together Michael Bean + Michael Mann co-founded Creative Spring, a monthly support group for creative professionals and entrepreneurs to connect, encourage each other, and share laughter. The group helps combat the isolation often experienced in creative work, fostering a supportive community where local creatives can meet, collaborate, and thrive together. |
Salt Spring Info Centre infocentre@saltspringchamber.com FALL HOURS: SUN - THURS 11am - 2pm FRI + SAT : 10am - 1pm 250-537-5252 | Salt Spring Chamber Office chamber@saltspringchamber.com Our Office is in remote mode + only Questions? See who to contact HERE We are grateful and humbled to do business on the unceded Coast Salish territories of the Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples. | 121 Lower Ganges Rd Big Thanks to Our Sponsors!
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