Kelowna: The Kelowna Chamber named its Finalists in a virtual event on October 17. Finalists and all Nominees were recognized during the event, as all 16 Awards moved toward the finish line of judging. The annual Business Excellence Awards program is jointly sponsored by Lawson Lundell and Interior Savings.
Judges will now conduct site visits of Finalists’ businesses leading up to the Gala Awards event on Friday November 17 at the Delta Hotels By Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort. The Gala, titled “Rise Up”, is always sold out, and focuses on businesses and not for profit organizations which excel across a range of business indicators.
Dan Price, Chair of the Kelowna Chamber, is watching as the final weeks of the program unfold. “This event is one of my favourites of the many we host throughout the year,” said Price. “Having so many top-notch contenders for these awards tells us that Kelowna and our surrounding area continue to be home to a level of business excellence that matches that of any city in the country.”
A list of Finalists is attached here. A full list of all past winners can be found https://www.kelownachamber.org/events-programs/business-excellence-awards/
Registration for the November gala is open at https://secure.kelownachamber.org/events/36th-Annual-Business-Excellence-Awards-Gala-6329/details
Voting for a new award in 2023, the People’s Choice Business of the Year, is now open at https://kelownachamber.wufoo.com/forms/peoples-choice-business-of-the-year-finalist until noon November 3. Votes may be cast for one of the three Finalists, with the highest number winning.
The Chamber is also seeking additional Nominees for consideration as Business Leader of the Year. An independent panel of judges will make the final decision; however, Chamber members and the public are asked to suggest individuals they believe should be recognized by Tuesday October 24 at 9am at https://kelownachamber.wufoo.com/forms/business-leader-of-the-year-nominations-2023/
People’s Choice Business of the Year
Interactive Counselling
Kelowna Pet Resort
Supplement King Kelowna
Sponsored by Untold Branding
Excellence in Business Ethics
Manchester Signs, Printing & Graphics
The MAKR Group
Sponsored by Better Business Bureau
Not-for-Profit Excellence
CMHA Kelowna and District
KGH Foundation
Sponsored by Kelowna International Airport & Edmonton International Airport
Arts and Entertainment Achievement
Rotary Centre for the Arts
The Kore Dance Project
Sponsored by Hergott Law
Excellence in Tourism
SncƏwips Heritage Museum
Splash BC Water Parks
Sponsored by Tourism Kelowna
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Ashton Olsen (E-Kruise/E-kruise solutions Ltd.)
Missy MacKintosh (MisMacK Clean Cosmetics Inc.)
Sponsored by Potentia HR
Rising Star Business of the Year
Do Gooders
EntheoMed
Sponsored by Argus Properties
Excellence in Environmental Impact
AgriForest Bio-Technologies Ltd.
FILL – Kelowna’s Refill Store
Sponsored by Okanagan School of Business
Excellence in Agriculture
K.L.O. Farm Market
There & Back Again Farms
Sponsored by TD Benefits
Excellence in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Peter’s Your Independent Grocer
Vadium Security
Sponsored by Coast Capital
Small Business of the Year
BlackBean Marketing Ltd.
Potentia HR
Sponsored by Prospera Credit Union
Mid Size Business of the Year
RauDZ Creative Concepts Ltd.
Secure-Rite Mobile Storage
Sponsored by Canadian Western Bank
Technology Innovator of the Year
AgriForest Bio-Technologies Ltd.
V-Metrics
Sponsored by UBC Okanagan
Excellence in Community Impact
BrainTrust Canada
Dress for Success Kelowna
Sponsored by Rogers Business
Indigenous Business of the Year
Fireweeds Boutique
SncƏwips Heritage Museum
Sponsored by Pushor Mitchell LLP
Large Business of the Year
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing
FH&P Lawyers
Sponsored by Grant Thornton
Business Leader of the Year
Sponsored by MNP