Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month!
There are so many deserving people! Nominate someone for a City of Kamloops Exemplary Service Award: “Each year, City Council formally acknowledges individuals who have dedicated their time and service to the City. The selected citizens receive an Exemplary Service Award as formal recognition of their contributions to the community.
The nomination deadline for 2026 Exemplary Service Awards is March 13, 2026. Nominations will be accepted in two categories: Young adult — under 30; Adult — 30 and over.” Nominees need to be Kamloops residents and nominations will not be accepted from family members of nominees. There are a few other criteria. More information can be found by calling the city at 250-828-3311 and / or on the City website at www.kamloops.ca. We at the Chronicle can also get all the nomination information to you, just email [email protected] or call 250-851-9630.
Local incoming Rotary Club Presidents join Rotary Leaders from across Western North America: Rob Lemire (Kamloops West Rotary), Maeghan Summers (Kamloops Daybreak Rotary), Bryce Herman (Kamloops Daybreak Rotary), Julie Kimmel (Sun Peaks Rotary), and Jackie Van Vliet (Sun Peaks Rotary) travelled to Seattle for the annual multi-district Rotary President Elect Learning Seminar. They report great learnings and heartfelt inspiration to continue, build upon, and improve the great work of our local Rotary Clubs.
Local female leaders featured on International Woman’s Day: Top Down Enterprises Inc. co-owner Roseanna Niedziejko (also a local Rotarian) will join Meghan Summers and Jackie Van Vliet to present at Sun Peaks on International Woman’s Day. Top Down Enterprises Inc. specializes in heavy equipment repair and forestry product sale and Roseanna is big promoter of women in the trades.
Congratulations to the 2026 Keystone Winners! The Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior (CHBA CI) Chapter recently awarded their 2025 Keystone Excellence Awards. Huge congratulations to Drew Blain Construction Ltd., Maskell Homes Inc., Madok Developments Ltd., thinkBright Homes Ltd., Münter Design & Build, Copper Island Fine Homes Inc., Nëvo Design House Inc., Thompson Regional Contracting Ltd., BlackOak Developments, Motivo Design Group Inc., Juniper West Developments Ltd., Ellenwood Homes Ltd., Portfolio Interiors Inc., Launch Construction Ltd., Wrabel Brothers Construction Ltd., Excel Industries Ltd., Complete Floors Ltd., A&T Project Developments Inc., Concord First General Kamloops, Watermark Custom Built Homes , WD Wedgewood Developments Inc., 7 Point Millworks & Installations Ltd., TRU Trades And Technology , Hearthstone Construction Ltd., Willms Design Inc., The Fireplace Centre, Robinson Masonry Ltd., Travelers Insurance Company of Canada.
Behind the Scenes at the Keystones and all year at CHBA CI – Chris Crowell and his board at the local home builders association are so appreciative of the work of the chapter’s Executive Officer Rose Choy and her staff team. Rose works tirelessly behind the scenes to support this critical local industry.
Congratulations to local lawyer Jesse McCormick on his board work at the Banff Forum!
“The Banff Forum is one of Canada’s preeminent public policy forums. Each year we convene a national forum that brings together leaders from across Canada and leading thinkers from around the world to share their knowledge, enhance their leadership skills, build national networks, and discuss and debate the most pressing issues facing Canada today.”
Local TD Wealth Advisor joins TD CEO for private lunch: Long time Chronicle supporter Eric Davis writes: “I had the privilege of joining TD’s CEO, Ray Chun, for a private and inspiring lunch. A rare occasion to engage in a candid discussion about our future pathways to growth.
“I believe that most of us enjoy being part of something bigger than ourselves, and knowing that our contributions lead to better team results.
“In both the world of sports and corporations, a positive culture is key to achieving the best outcomes.”
Kamloops is an amazing community with a long-standing culture of kindness and looking out for one another. We need to talk about this more, give it more attention, and keep strengthening our collective goodness. We, at the Kamloops Chronicle, feel it’s so important to share good news regularly and that’s what this space is about. We encourage you to submit your good news by calling 250-851-9630, emailing us at [email protected] or sending us mail to PO Box 814, Station Main, Kamloops BC, V2C 5M8.