It is an exciting time for the Estevan Chamber of Commerce as they begin plans to host a major event later this fall. 

"The Estevan Business Excellence Awards will be October 20th, " explained Jackie Wall, Executive Director for the Estevan Chamber of Commerce. "And basically was that is, is a celebration of Estevan business."

Nominations are now available on the Chamber website.

"What we really need right now is, for people really take a look at them and nominate businesses in the eleven categories that are available."

"You don't have to be a chamber member, it is open to businesses in Estevan and area that are either chamber members or are not."

"It's a gala event. It's bi-annual so it's every other year and it is really to showcase and celebrate the success stories in Estevan and in the business community."

Deadline for nominations is September 1, 2017. 

The Categories are:

~ Business Leader of the Year

~ Growth and Expansion

~ New Business Venture

~ Outstanding Service

~ Community Involvement

~ Environmental Leader Award

~ Young Entrepreneur of the Year

~ Outstanding Employee

~ Marketing Excellence

~ Business Hall of Fame

~ Business of the Year Award

READ MORE: PICTURES: 3rd Annual EBEX Awards