KELOWNA – Builders and developers throughout the Thompson, Okanagan and Kootenay regions have been busy over the past year, and they’re getting ready to celebrate their accomplishments.
The 7th Annual Southern Interior Construction Association Commercial Building Awards Gala October 22 at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna will honour the best in commercial and industrial construction throughout the region.
Commercial and industrial properties from every corner of the Thompson, Okanagan and Kootenay regions are represented as finalists in the 6th Annual Southern Interior Construction Association Commercial Building Awards, set for Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna.
The event, which annually draws the top developers, general contractors, realtors, contractors and business people to celebrate the best of the best from Kamloops to Fernie and Osoyoos to Golden, is also sponsored by Gold Sponsor Re/MAX Commercial, and Category Sponsors Meyers Norris Penny (MNP) Chartered Accountants, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty and Colliers International Kelowna.
“We are extremely pleased to once again be hosting the SICA Commercial Building Awards for the southern interior,” says Bill Everitt, SICA Chief Operating Officer. “These awards are an opportunity to celebrate the owners, consultants and contractors who bring these creative, environmentally sensitive, and innovative projects to fruition.
“We appreciate the efforts of the Mark MacDonald and his team at Business Examiner Thompson Okanagan to organize the event.”
Business Examiner Thompson Okanagan has coordinated the Commercial Building Awards since its inception, and also produces similar programs throughout B.C., including Northern BC, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island.
“The projects that are nominated are exceptional and on par with any area throughout the province,” says MacDonald. “These events are great because this is a time to celebrate the people behind the scenes who make these important buildings come to life, and have them come out and take a bow for their fine work.”
Last year’s Judges’ Choice winner for best overall entry went to Southern Okanagan Secondary School of Oliver, which also took top spot in the Community Facilities category.
This year, there are a large number of entries from Kelowna, and there are also entries from Kamloops, Lake Country, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Vernon and West Kelowna.
An independent team of expert judges pore through the nomination packages before making their final decisions on who will win each category.
Tickets to the event are $95 plus tax, and available through at the following link, but must be booked by Friday, October 16. For further information, contact Joanne Iormetti at 1-866-758-2684 Ext. 122.