Nomination sought
Do you know a local business or citizen you would like to see celebrated? Nominations are still being accepted for the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 2014 Excellence Awards.
The nomination period closes Friday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. Visit westvanchamber. com for more info on awards categories and criteria and to download a nomination form.
An awards gala will take place in April.
BlueShore recognized
North Vancouver-based BlueShore Financial has been named one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in Canada.
A panel of judges evaluated applicants based on the eight elements of employee engagement: communication, leadership, culture, rewards and recognition, professional and personal growth, accountability and performance, vision and values and corporate social responsibility.
Recipients will be honoured at an awards gala on March 6 in Toronto.
BMO appointment
BMO Bank of Montreal has appointed Pat Dejong regional vice-president, personal banking for the North Shore and Sunshine Coast. Dejong is leading a team of 160 financial professionals who serve customers through BMO's network of 13 branches in the region.
She holds an MBA from Dalhousie University and has 27 years experience with BMO in various roles, including her previous position where she was the personal banking area manager for North Shore Sunshine Coast.
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