KELOWNA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES FINALISTS IN 38TH ANNUALBUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Kelowna: Earlier today, the Kelowna Chamber announced all finalists in their 38th annual Business Excellence Awards at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
Many award nominees were in attendance at the event, anxious to hear if their names were called from the stage by Chamber organizers and the numerous judging committees.
“This pre-gala event reminds us that we are nearing the finale of our favourite program this year,” says Chamber President Derek Gratz. “The awards provide an in-depth picture of local business leaders, raising the profile of successful innovators in our community, ensuring that the hard work and creativity of our local stars is recognized throughout the area.”
New this year is the Top Sales Professional of the Year award, which gives a nod to one of the leading professions in the Okanagan.
The last pre-gala waypoint is the announcement by the Chamber of the 2025 Business Leader of the Year, chosen independently by the judges; the announcement will be made October 14.
The gala – Power Play: A Night of Champions – is Thursday October 30 at the Delta Grand hotel; registration at www.kelownachamber/events
The list of all finalists is attached here, revised October 8, 2025
LIST OF FINALISTS BY CATEGORY
38TH ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Excellence in Agriculture
Sponsored by TD Benefits
Days Century Growers Inc.
AgriForest Biotechnologies Ltd.
Helen's Acres
Excellence in Arts & Entertainment
Sponsored by Hergott Law
Aesthetiks LAB
DK Productions
New Vintage Theatre
Excellence in Business Ethics
Sponsored by Better Business Bureau
Hero Security Company Ltd.
Vinyl Pursuit Inc
Touchstone Law Group
Excellence in Community Impact
Sponsored by Rogers Business
Kelowna Women’s Shelter
Canadian Mental Health Association- Kelowna
Purppl
Excellence in Environmental Impact
Sponsored by Okanagan College School of Business
Chickpeace Zero Waste Refillery
Unbounded Canada Foundation
Kimco Controls
Excellence in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Sponsored by Coast Capital Savings
Harmony Chiropractic & Wellness
KCR Community Resources
OCCA Communities Association
Excellence in Not-for-Profit
Sponsored by KGH Foundation
The Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA)
Downtown Kelowna Association
OCCA Communities Association
Excellence in Tourism
Sponsored by Tourism Kelowna
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
Holly Jolly Travel Co
Big White Ski Resort
Indigenous Business of the Year
Sponsored by Pushor Mitchell LLP
Bebia Cho Foods Co.
Kekuli Cafe Coffee-West Kelowna
Métis Financial Corporation of BC
Large Business of the Year
Sponsored by Doane Grant Thornton
Troika Developments
Hero Security Company Ltd.
Evergreen Building Maintenance Inc.
Mid-size Business of the Year
Sponsored by Edmonton International Airport -YEG & Kelowna International Airport
YLWKelowna Concierge Ltd.
Greenstep Solutions Inc.
Trufinity Ltd
Rising Star Business of the Year
Sponsored by Argus Properties
Cabin 5 Granola
Roobear Kids
Loyly Floating Sauna
Small Business of the Year
Sponsored by Prospera Credit Union
Hiilite Creative Group
Body Bar Laser Clinic
Pine Lighting
Technology Innovator of the Year
Sponsored by University of British Columbia Okanagan
Acres Enterprises Ltd.
SYNC Robotics Inc.
Dr. Phone Fix
Top Sales Professional of the Year (Inaugural)
Sponsored by VanCity
Dan Brown-Royal LePage
Shannon Stone - REMAX Stone Sisters
Michael Wu – Genesis Kelowna
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by Norelco Cabinets
Gabi Goossen-FILL Kelowna's Refill Store
Jillian Haller-Kelowna Concierge Ltd.
Mitchell Goodwin-GW Hoops