We are honoured to have been nominated for a Salty Award for BEST NON-PROFIT here on Salt Spring Island! We hope you’ll vote for all the great people and businesses on our rock!
You’ll find our nomination in the Business Awards section under Best Non Profit. Everyone may vote twice and voting takes place from September 15th through October 10th!
Good luck to all who are nominated!
https://www.saltspringchamber.com/salty-awards/
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