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12/19/2025

Congratulations to all the winners at this year’s Excellence in Gold Country Awards! 🏆✨

With 18 winners and 18 honourable mentions, there were so many amazing businesses to recognize. Thanks to everyone who came along to celebrate with us!

10/16/2025

Voting Extended!
Some of the categories for Excellence in Gold Country are too close to call, so we’re extending voting for two more weeks!

If you haven’t cast your vote yet — now’s your chance to help decide this year’s winners.

🗓 Voting closes Oct 29th
🗳 Vote here: https://forms.gle/fpE35sty6Sq5m8wm9

09/04/2025

From local legends to hidden gems, Gold Country has it all. 💛 Cast your vote in the Excellence in Gold Country campaign: https://forms.gle/aSoNUR6DTTZNHqeC6

08/11/2025

It’s time to celebrate the best of Gold Country!
The Excellence in Gold Country Awards are open for nominations — and we’re not just talking about tourism businesses. You can also nominate for:

Your favourite restaurant or coffee shop

The grocery store that keeps visitors fueled up for their adventures

The community event everyone looks forward to

The shop with amazing locally made goods

A person who goes above and beyond to promote tourism in our communities

Nominate your favourites in Clinton, Cache Creek, Lytton, Spences Bridge, 70 Mile, Loon Lake & the Big Bar area.

Go to our website to nominate your favorites! www.exploregoldcountry.ca

Let’s show some love to the people and places that make Gold Country unforgettable!

07/08/2025

Recognize the best of the best in Gold Country tourism!

The Excellence in Gold Country Awards are back for 2025, and we want to hear from YOU!
Nominate the places, events, businesses, and people that help make our region unforgettable for visitors.

🏅 From exceptional stays and farm-fresh favourites, to must-see museums, community events, top attractions, cultural experiences, and visitor-friendly shops—there’s a category for every kind of excellence.

💡New categories this year mean even more ways to celebrate what makes Gold Country shine.

🎉 Bonus: Everyone who submits a nomination will be entered to win local prizes just for sharing the love!

📍 Open to nominees from:
Lytton • Spences Bridge • Cache Creek • Clinton • 70 Mile House • Loon Lake • TNRD Areas I & E

🗳️ Submit your nominations here:

Help Us Celebrate Excellence in Gold Country Gold Country Communities Society invites you to recognize the incredible people, places, and businesses that make our region shine. From historic sites to roadside stops, cozy cafés to community champions—your nominations help showcase what makes this ...

11/04/2024

🎉✨ Congratulations to all our incredible winners at the Excellence in Gold Country Awards! ✨🎉

On Saturday, we celebrated the outstanding achievements and dedication of businesses, teams, and individuals who make Gold Country shine. We are thrilled to announce our 30 winners across 15 categories, each bringing something exceptional to our community. 🏆🌟

"Take a look at the certificates of our well-deserving winners and enjoy this sneak peek! We’ll be sharing more about each winner, event highlights, and announcing the winners from our community voting soon, so stay tuned and celebrate their success with us!"



Ashcroft Museum Cache Creek Graffiti DaysDesert Hills Ranch Bubbles' Blossom Design Cabins On The Lake Resort Cache Creek Market Village of Cache Creek Cheryl's Place Restaurant Desert Daze Music Festival Hilltop Gardens Farm Ltd Kumsheen Rafting Resort Marlee's Den Canada Mile High Resort Splitrock Environmental The PACKING HOUSE in Spences Bridge

10/11/2024

Only a few days left to vote for your favorites!

Vote now: https://forms.gle/Sa9GoG4AV1xb3K2V8

09/30/2024

🎉 Hey Logan Lake! The nominees for Excellence in Gold Country are in, and we need your help to crown the best of the best! 🏅 Who’s your local favorite? 🌟

Your vote could make all the difference, and you might even win a gift card just for voting! 🎁 It’s easy and fun – let's show our Logan Lake pride! 🗳️

Vote now and support your community 👉 https://forms.gle/Sphc6siDxAFX2sVGA


Logan Lake Polar Carnival

09/29/2024

🎉 Hey Cache Creek! The nominees for Excellence in Gold Country are in, and it's time to show some love to the businesses and attractions that make your town awesome! 🌟 Who’s your fave? 🏅

Your vote can help them win big, and guess what? You could score a gift card just for voting! 🎁 It’s a win-win! 🗳️

Don’t wait – get your vote on now 👉 https://forms.gle/Sphc6siDxAFX2sVGA

Cache Creek Campground Cheryl's Place Restaurant Moonlit Ridge Farm Marlee's Den Canada Cache Creek Graffiti Days Cache Creek

09/29/2024

🎉 The nominees for Excellence in Gold Country have been revealed, and we’re excited to celebrate the amazing businesses and attractions from Ashcroft! 🏅 Show your appreciation for their hard work and community spirit by casting your vote. 🌟

Your vote truly counts and can help your local favorites receive the recognition they deserve! 🗳️ Don’t forget, voting also gives you a chance to win a gift card! 🎁

Support Ashcroft and vote here 👉 https://forms.gle/Sphc6siDxAFX2sVGA
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