The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is now accepting public nominations for the 2023 Langley Business Excellence Awards, which celebrate and recognize the best of the Langley business community!

The Awards, first created as part of an economic development strategy, have been presented to local businesses for over 25 years as a way of highlighting the success of businesses across Langley Township and City.     Recognizing excellence across eight distinct categories, the Langley Business Excellence Awards are the premier business recognition program in Langley and a unique opportunity to promote and support the achievements of local businesses. 

Nominations can be made by anyone, and are accepted online through an easy submission form until July 28th.  Click here to submit a nomination! 

See below for eligibility and the 8 award categories:

Eligibility:

• Nominees must have both a business location within the Township of Langley or the City of Langley and a valid municipal business license
• An organization or individual is ineligible to win the same award category more than once in three years
• A nominee may be named a finalist in no more than two categories
• Nominees will be required to submit a judging package for review by the Selection Committee and upon which the award recipients will be determined
• An award may not be issued for every category, depending on the applications received
• Active members of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors are ineligible to receive an award

Award Categories:

Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
For a Langley business which has been in operation for at least 2 years but no more than 5 years, and which has demonstrated outstanding success, innovation and entrepreneurialism in this new venture.

Environmental Leadership Award
For a Langley business or organization which has demonstrated a clear commitment to environmental sustainability in their operations by adopting actions and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, pollution, or energy and materials consumption.

Charitable or Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award
For a Langley charitable or non-profit organization that has made an overall outstanding contribution to the Langley community and its citizens through its work, and in doing so has made Langley a better place to live, work and play.

Langley Community Spirit Award
For a Langley business that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility and community involvement, and in doing so has consistently contributed to the wellbeing of Langley.

Employer of the Year Award
For a Langley business or organization that demonstrates employer excellence through practices that positively contribute to employee development and wellbeing, through policies that support diversity and inclusion, and through actions that support organization growth and employee recruitment and retention.

George Preston Memorial Business Person of the Year
For an individual business person who, as the business owner or senior executive, demonstrates outstanding leadership, success, vision and commitment, and in doing so is an outstanding role model for business excellence.

Business of the Year Award (Up to 24 employees)
For a Langley business employing up to 24 full-time employees that has demonstrated outstanding overall business success and made achievements in the areas of innovation, business growth and community involvement.

Business of the Year Award (25 or more Employees)
For a Langley business employing 25 or more full-time employees that has demonstrated outstanding overall business success and made achievements in the areas of innovation, business growth and community involvement.