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The Top 40 over/under 40 is back in 2024, the Penticton Chamber of Commerce announced on Feb. 7.
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Nominations are open, as of Feb. 7 at 4 p.m., and can be Starting April 4, two recipients will be unveiled every week, until all 40 winners are announced.
Nominations close March 3.
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Support from the Kettle Valley Memorial has made it possible for each recipient to receive an engraved award at the celebratory gala, to be held later in 2024.
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