The Kelowna Chamber has closed it's 2023 nominations intake for the 36th Business Excellence Awards presented by Lawson Lundell LLP & Interior Savings Credit Union.
“This process is an enormous undertaking for the Chamber,” said Chamber Chair Dan Price. “Excellence in business practices, equity, diversity & inclusion, ethical business procedures, strong human relations support – many considerations go into the judges’ reviews.”
“Kelowna’s growth of businesses, residents, and educational opportunities has meant that we are seeing local businesses and not-for-profits excel, rising above ongoing economic and other challenges. We look forward to seeing which companies and which individuals take home the hardware in 2023,” Price concluded.
Past Recipients
2022
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- 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
2021
- 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
2020
- 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
2019
- 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
2018
- 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
2017
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- 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
2016
- 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.