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2024 Business Excellence Awards 

We're thrilled to share the 37th Annual Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards on Fri Nov 15, presented by Lawson Lundell LLP and BEEM Credit Union (Interior Savings). Originally started in 1988 and evolving through the years, this annual program has recognized close to 400 businesses and the people who make our community stronger.

Gala Tickets Available Now!

Fri Nov 15

Nominations are now CLOSED. 

The Categories

The Business Excellence Awards has received nominations of outstanding businesses and organizations in these categories:

Nominated? Congrats! 

You'll get a confirmation email from the awards system platform, prompting you to visit the site and log in. This allows you to complete your nomination submission.

Let your excellence shine! There are criteria for each category, and this is where you connect the dots to tell your story. Gather all your important dates, offer examples, and make the connection between the award criteria and your work. We've written a how-to guide to help with organizing your submission. Unsure of something? Ask us! We're happy to help.

 

We look forward to celebrating with you Fri Nov 15, 2024. 

 

Past Recipients

  • People's Choice Business of the Year: Kelowna Pet Resort
  • Excellence in Business Ethics: Manchester Signs, Printing & Graphics
  • Not-for-Profit Excellence: CMHA Kelowna & District
  • Arts and Entertainment Achievement: Rotary Centre for the Arts
  • Excellence in Tourism: Splash BC Water Parks
  • Young Entrepreneur of the year: Ashton Olsen (E-Kruise / E-kruise Solutions Ltd)
  • Rising Star Business of the Year: EntheoMed
  • Excellence in Environmental Impace: FILL - Kelowna's Refill Store
  • Excellence in Agriculture: There & Back Again Farms
  • Excellence in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Peter's Your Independent Grocer
  • Small Business of the Year: Potentia HR
  • Mid Size Business of the Year: Secure-Rite Mobile Storage
  • Technology Innovator of the Year: AgriForest Bio-Technologies Ltd.
  • Excellence in Community Impact: BrainTrust Canada
  • Indigenous Business of the Year: Sncewips Heritage Museum
  • Large Business of the Year: Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing
  • Business Leader of the Year: Sam Samaddar, CEO, YLW

VIDEO PROFILES OF FINALISTS

business excellence awards kelowna

  • Rising Star Business of the Year Award: Fortune Creek
  • Arts & Entertainment Achievement Award: Sncewips Heritage Museum
  • Social Leadership: Haven Sleep Products Limited
  • Ethics in Business: Okanagan Restoration Services Ltd.
  • Inclusive Workplace: Tranq Sleep Care
  • Environmental Impact: Meadow Vista Honey Wines
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Dr. Harmony Mir - Harmony Chiropractic Clinic
  • Not-For-Profit Excellence:  Mamas for Mamas
  • Excellence in Agriculture: AgriForest Bio Technologies Ltd.
  • Excellence in Tourism: Oyama Zipline Adventure Park
  • Technology Innovator of the Year: Innovative Aerospace Services Ltd.
  • Indigenous Business of the Year: First Nations Finance Authority
  • Marketing Campaign of the Year: Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation
  • Small Business of the Year: Strut Footwear & Apparel
  • Mid-Size Business of the Year: Modern PURAIR
  • Large Business of the Year: Northside Industries Inc.
  • Business Leader of the Year:  Brea Lake, CEO, Accelerate Okanagan

 

  • Rising Star Business of the Year Award: HUB Office Furniture Inc.
  • Arts & Entertainment Achievement Award: Festivals Kelowna
  • Social Leadership: CrAsian Foods Corp.
  • Ethics in Business: Secure-Rite Mobile Storage
  • Inclusive Workplace: TKI Construction
  • Environmental Impact: Ecora
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Courtney Koga, CrAsian Foods Corp.
  • Not-For-Profit Excellence:  Habitat for Humanity Okanagan
  • Excellence in Agriculture: FloraMaxx Technologies
  • Excellence in Tourism: O'Rourke's Peak Cellars
  • Technology Innovator of the Year: Acres Enterprises Ltd.
  • Indigenous Business of the Year: Moccasin Trails
  • Small Business of the Year: Modern PURAIR
  • Mid-Size Business of the Year: Tranq Sleep Care
  • Large Business of the Year: ACE Plumbing & Heating
  • Business Leader of the Year:  Marion Bremner

 

 

  • Arts & Entertainment Achievement Award: Kelowna Pride Society 
  • Marketing Campaign of the Year: Okanagan Bucketlist 
  • Social Leadership Award: Secure-Rite Mobile Storage 
  • Rising Star Business of the Year: Shambhu’s Spice House Cuisine of India 
  • Young Entrepreneur Award: Brandon Panopoulos - TKI Construction Ltd. 
  • Not-for-Profit Excellence Award: The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society 
  • Excellence in Tourism: Big White Ski Resort Ltd. 
  • Ethics in Business: Inspire Property Management Ltd. 
  • Small Business of the Year: portia-ella
  • Mid-size Business of the Year: Secure-Rite Mobile Storage 
  • Large Business of the Year: Highstreet Ventures Inc.
  • Inclusive Workplace Award: Hampton Pools & Landscape
  • Technology Innovator of the Year: Hybrid Elevators 
  • Business Leader of the Year: Laurel Douglas, CEO of SIDIT—the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust

 

 

VIDEO PROFILES OF FINALISTS

 

  • Arts & Entertainment Achievement Award: Kelowna Museums Society
  • Marketing Campaign of the Year: Predator Ridge
  • Social Leadership Award: Boyd Autobody & Glass
  • Rising Star Business of the Year: Cannary Packaging
  • Young Entrepreneur Award: Tyler Robson of Valens GroWorks Corp. 
  • Not-for-Profit Excellence Award: Central Okanagan Community Food Bank
  • Excellence in Tourism: Kelowna Concierge
  • Micro Business of the Year: Serviss Wealth Management
  • Small Business of the Year: The Peacock Sheridan Group
  • Mid-size Business of the Year: Hergott Law
  • Large Business of the Year: Valens GroWorks Corp. 
  • Technology Innovator of the Year: Agents of Discovery
  • Business Leader of the Year: Jeff Stibbard - JDS Group

 

VIDEO PROFILES OF FINALISTS

 

  • Arts & Entertainment Achievement Award: New Vintage Theatre Company
  • Marketing Campaign of the Year: SK Form & Finish Inc.
  • Social Leadership Award: Refresh Financial
  • Rising Star Business of the Year: Start Fresh Kitchen
  • Young Entrepreneur Award: Chris & Addie Pafiolis/Sweetlegs Clothing Inc. 
  • Not-for-Profit Excellence Award: Kelowna Community Resources
  • Small Business of the Year: Faction Projects Inc.
  • Mid-size Business of the Year: Highstreet Ventures Inc.
  • Large Business of the Year: Strategic Aviation Services Ltd.
  • Technology Innovator of the Year: Vitalis Extraction Technology
  • Business Leader of the Year: Dale Wentworth - Wentworth Music

VIDEO PROFILES OF FINALISTS

 

  • Arts & Entertainment Achievement Award: Rotary Centre for the Arts
  • Marketing Campaign of the Year: CREW Marketing Partners
  • Excellence in Agriculture: BC Tree Fruits Cooperative
  • Rising Star Business of the Year: Current Taxi
  • Young Entrepreneur Award: Andrew Gaucher - GGroup & Catalyst Land Development
  • Social Impact Award: Volinspire
  • Small Business of the Year: Hybrid Elevator Inc.
  • Mid-size Business of the Year: Newcap Radio
  • Large Business of the Year: Northside Industries
  • Business Leader of the Year: Lane Merrifield - Wheelhouse Ventures

VIDEO PROFILES OF FINALISTS

 

  • Business Leader of the Year: Tony Stewart of Quails' Gate Okanagan
  • Social Entrepreneur Award: Two Hat Security
  • Distinction in Hospitality & Tourism Award: Gray Monk Estate Winery & Vineyards
  • Small Business of the Year: (1-10 employees) Highstreet Ventures Inc.
  • Rising Star Business of the Year: BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
  • Marketer of the Year: Csek Creative
  • Mid-size Business of the Year: (11-50 employees) Diversified Rehabilitation Group
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Rachel Clarida of Hatch Interior Design Inc.
  • Technology/Innovation Award: WTFast
  • Large Business of the Year: (51+ employees) Sun-Rype Products
  • Sustainability Award: Evergreen Building Maintenance Inc.

 

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