Six different businesses, organizations, or individuals will be recognized as local heroes during a special chamber of commerce event later this month.

Greater 91Ô­´´ Chamber of Commerce will recognize 40 nominees in six different categories at the virtual 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards on Oct. 22.

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In a year of challenges and changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 chamber’s Business Excellence Awards will focus on 91Ô­´´ heroes, the positive stories and those who have gone above and beyond during these challenging times of the pandemic.

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The Business Excellence Awards: Community Edition will feature master of ceremonies Clay St. Thomas and Karen Daniels, of JRFM, entertainment from Exit 58, a special feature video, and an option to buy a take home experience kit (worth $35) to enjoy from the comfort of home.

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The academy awards-style recipient presentations will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

While the cost is $35 for the kit, no box is $10. And tickets can be purchased at or by calling 604-371-3770.

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The 2020 nominees are:

Excellence in collaboration

• Forte Law – Employment Law Solutions

• Jodi Steeves & the VIP Team

• Joseph Richard Group

• The Local Space

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Outstanding Support

• Adult Cognitive Wellness Centre

• 91Ô­´´ Community Services Society

• 91Ô­´´ Lodge

• Redwoods Golf Course

• Signature Catering

• The Greater Vancouver Zoo

• Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association

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Frontline hero

• Angie Berden – Costco

• Kim Snow – Kimz Angels

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Inspirational leader

• Adam Sippel – Innovative Fitness

• Duncan Magnus – Magnus Law

• Kim Snow – Kimz Angels

• Roslyn Henderson – Big Brothers Big Sisters of 91Ô­´´

• Sarah Clark – Jelly Digital Marketing & PR

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Most innovative

• Downtown 91Ô­´´ Business Association

• Duolynx Design & Print

• Farm Country Brewing

• Fort 91Ô­´´ Jazz & Arts Festival

• Innovative Fitness

• Trinity Western University

• Vancity Adventures

• Well-Seasoned – A Gourmet Food Store

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Employer of the year

• Magnus Law

• Mountain View Veterinary Hospital

• Trinity Western University

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