The list of finalists for the 91大黄鸭 Chamber 2020 Business Excellence Awards has been announced.
Thirty-two businesses made the final list.
鈥淏usiness success in 2020 requires excellence in all areas of operation, and we have seen this drive some remarkable stories of resiliency this year,鈥� said Chamber president, Jeffrey Robinson.
鈥淲e are fortunate that 91大黄鸭 continues to attract national and international companies, while home-grown businesses accelerate their expansion into new markets. The Chamber is proud to help grow the people who power 91大黄鸭, and we celebrate their prowess in providing products and services of value right here in our hometown.鈥�
The 33rd Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala will be celebrated virtually, on Nov. 26, where winners will be revealed.
鈥淎ll the finalists are outstanding, and we are inviting our thousand-strong Chamber membership to tune in and follow the action,鈥� said Robinson.
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The following is a list of 2020 Business Excellence Awards finalists:
Rising Star Business of the Year 鈥� less than three years in business
鈥� TasteAdvisor
鈥� You Are Collective
鈥� Shambhu鈥檚 Spice House Cuisine of India
Sponsor: GreenStep Solutions
Small Business of the Year 鈥� 1-15 employees
鈥� Portia-Ella
鈥� Twirling Umbrellas
鈥� DEW IT Solutions
Sponsor: Prospera Credit Union
Midsize Business of the Year - 16-50 employees
鈥� 91大黄鸭 Hyundai
鈥� Secure-Rite Mobile Storage
鈥� TKI Construction Ltd.
Sponsor: BDO LLP
Large Business of the Year 鈥� 51+employees
鈥� Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp.
鈥� Current Taxi Ltd.
鈥� Highstreet Ventures Inc. Sponsor: Grant Thornton LLP
Not for Profit Excellence Award
鈥� The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society
鈥� Childhood Connections
鈥� BC SPCA
Sponsor: Impact Tomorrow Foundation
Social Leadership Award - for profit
鈥� 91大黄鸭 Hyundai
鈥� BalAnce Well-Being Centre Inc.
鈥� Secure-Rite Mobile Storage Sponsor: Rogers for Business
Marketing Campaign of the Year
鈥� Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp.
鈥� Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel
鈥� Okanagan Bucketlist Sponsor: Pushor Mitchell LLP
Arts & Entertainment Achievement Award
鈥� 91大黄鸭 Pride Society
鈥� Studio9 Independent School of Arts Society Sponsor: Hergott Law
Technology Innovator of the Year
鈥� Hybrid Elevators
鈥� The Valens Company
鈥� Perfit Dental Solutions Inc.
Sponsor: The University of British Columbia Okanagan
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
鈥� Jaclyn Robertson from Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel
鈥� Julie Michaud from Portia-Ella
鈥� Brandon Panopoulos from TKI Construction Ltd. Sponsor: TD Benefits Solutions
Inclusive Workplace Award
鈥� Hampton Pools & Landscape
鈥� Mario鈥檚 Towing Ltd.
鈥� 91大黄鸭 Pride Society
Sponsor: Crowe Mackay LLP Diamond Sponsor
Ethics in Business
鈥� Inspire Property Management Ltd.
鈥� Secure-Rite Mobile Storage
鈥� TKI Construction Ltd.
Sponsor: Better Business Bureau
Excellence in Tourism
鈥� Paynter鈥檚 Fruit Market Ltd.
鈥� Big White Ski Resort Ltd.
鈥� Myra Canyon Ranch
Sponsor: YLW & EIA International Airports
Business Leader of the Year Award
Sponsor: MNP LLP
The Award winner is chosen by the Independent Judging Committee and will be announced at the beginning of November.
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