Business People of the Year

Recognizing Outstanding Business Leadership & Innovation

The Camano Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2026 Business People of the Year Awards—a celebration of outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact on our local business community through leadership, innovation, and community involvement.

Nominations are now open for the Jeannie Ovenell Community Spirit Award.

Group of business-oriented people at an awards ceremony.

How it Works

Sponsorship Opportunities are available for the luncheon!

Key Dates & Timeline

Nominations Open: Aug 17, 2026 Close: Sept 15, 2026

Voting Open: Sept 17, 2026

Voting Closes: Oct 1, 2026

Nominee & Winner Announcement/Recognition: Oct 16th at a luncheon

Award Categories

Business Woman of the Year

Business Man of the Year

Business of the Year

Entrepreneur of the Year

Nomination Rules & Eligibility

Any business in the Stanwood Camano area is eligible for nomination. (See below for more details.)

Nominees can NOT have won in that specific category for the past two years. (See below for a list.)

How to Nominate

Submit your nomination(s) for any or all categories.

Nomination MUST include a description of why you are nominating that individual or business. Nominations close: Sept 15, 2026

Each nominee must receive THREE separate nominations to be included in the final ballot – so tell your friends!

The Camano Island Chamber Board of Directors will verify nominees are active Chamber Members (and offer membership if not already members) and ensure all submission requirements are met

Nomination Form

How to Vote

Submit your vote for the following categories:
‍Business Woman of the Year, Business Man of the Year, Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year

Important Note: Voting will not open until September 17 and closes October 1. If you do not see the voting form below the nominee descriptions, it means someone on your same IP address has already voted. To cast your vote, please try again using your cellular data (with WiFi off) or connect through a different network. This helps us ensure only one vote per person—thank you for your understanding!

Vote Now

Awards Luncheon

Join us to celebrate the nominees and winners! Last year's winners will present the awards to this year's winners.

Purchase Tickets - Coming Soon

Oct 15, 2026

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Camano Center

Want Your Business to be A Part of the Event?

Put your business in the spotlight at one of Camano Island’s most prestigious celebrations! Sponsoring the Business People of the Year Awards is a powerful way to show your support for local entrepreneurs, elevate your brand, and be part of a meaningful community tradition. Join us in honoring those who make Camano a great place to live and work!

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Recognizing Outstanding Business Leadership & Innovation

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Award Winners

Want Your Business to be A Part of the Event?

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Award Winners

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