Hey Kamloops, it's time to show some love to your favourite businesses and individuals by nominating them for a Best of Kamloops 2023 award! 

These prestigious awards recognize the top performers who are making a positive impact in our community and celebrate their hard work and dedication with Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.

In the past, categories like Best Coffee Shop, Best Yoga Studio and Best Craft Brewery have awarded hard-working winners with Gold as the Best of Kamloops. This exclusive and high honour can only be awarded by the public's support, so it's time to rally for nominations and inspire the community to generate positive buzz about their favourites.

The nomination period for Best of Kamloops 2023, brought to you by Valley First, a Division of West Credit Union, is now open and will close on Friday, April 14 at 3 pm.

During this time, you have the chance to nominate your favourites or encourage everyone you know to help them become one of the 10 candidates in each category who will move on to the voting round that starts on Monday, May 1 at 10 am and ends on Friday, May 12 at 3 pm.

Whether it's your favourite local restaurant, hair salon or community leader, this is your opportunity to make your voice heard and show appreciation for those who make Kamloops a great place to live.

So head over to our website to see the categories and nominate your favourites. It's quick, easy and helps support the businesses and individuals who are making a difference in our community.

But that's not all – we're also offering free social media assets to help you get the word out and encourage others to nominate their favourites. Our expert graphic designers have created a selection of eye-catching graphics that you can download and post on your social media channels to help spread the word. Check them out on our website!

Winning a Best of Kamloops award is no small feat, but the rewards are truly incredible. Previous recipients have seen a huge impact on their business because of this recognition, and we can't wait to see who will take home the Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards this year.

For further information on the rules of Best Of, click here to get all the details. 

So come on Kamloops, let's celebrate the very best of our city and give our local businesses and individuals the recognition they deserve!