Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership and Compassion

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The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is proud to honour Fatima Da Silva with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Black Tie Awards. A pillar of the Cowichan Valley community, Fatima’s life work exemplifies the power of dedication, collaboration, and compassion in creating meaningful change.

The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is excited to reveal the nominees for the 25th Black Tie Awards! With 216 nominations recognizing 138 exceptional businesses, organizations, and individuals, this year’s nominees represent the best of Cowichan’s business and community spirit. Explore the full list of nominees and join us in celebrating their achievements.

The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is excited to reveal the 27 finalists for the 25th Black Tie Awards! Selected from 216 nominations, these businesses, organizations, and individuals exemplify excellence across nine categories, including Customer Experience, Volunteerism, Arts & Culture, and Business Excellence. Each finalist will participate in interviews before the winners are chosen. Congratulations to all for their outstanding contributions to the Cowichan Valley!

The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Sun FM 89.7 as the first-ever recipient of the Community Builder Award. Sponsored by Duncan Dairy Queen, this award honours a business, non-profit, or leader making a lasting impact through community support and volunteerism. Sun FM has played a vital role in fundraising, advocacy, and uplifting local causes, strengthening connections across the Cowichan Valley.