VICTORIA, BC – The 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards were presented Tuesday, May 7, in front of an audience of 400 at the Lecture Theatre in the Victoria Conference Centre.
“It was an exhilarating celebration, and an exciting opportunity to shine the spotlight on Greater Victoria’s business community,” said Chamber CEO Bruce Williams. “When we showcase the finalists, there is always so much emotion in the room. I encourage everyone to check out their inspiring videos, which are available on our website and our social media channels.” The recipients, listed below, distinguished themselves across 14 Business Award categories, including outstanding customer service, sustainable business practices, emerging businessperson and innovation. An independent panel of prominent business leaders chose the finalists from a wide range of entries. The Chamber previously announced Erinn Pinkerton as the recipient of The Chamber’s 2024 Award of Distinction, while James Gatsi is The Chamber’s 2024 Member of the Year. The Award of Distinction recognizes the positive influence the honouree has on the economy, businesses and the overall community, signifying achievement, resourcefulness and determination. The Chamber Member of the Year award recognizes an engaged, passionate, and committed individual who has taken an active role with the Chamber Board or a committee, fosters relationships with the community and advocates on behalf of business. Photos of The Chamber’s 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards will be here: victoriachamber.ca/event-photos-2024 2024 Award Recipients and Finalists Business of the Year (1-10 Employees) – sponsored by City of Victoria Nature Bee – Recipient The Athlete Centre Business of the Year (11-39 Employees) – sponsored by Grant Thornton Oswego Hotel - Recipient Sheringham Distillery Business of the Year (40+ Employees) – sponsored by Harbour Air Kinetic Construction Ltd. - Recipient Dodd's Furniture & Mattress New Business of the Year – Sponsored by BCLC Ideas for Impact Sustainability Agency Inc. - Recipient BestCoast Outfitters Non-Profit of the Year – Sponsored by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island Threshold Housing Society - Recipient Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation Business Person of the Year – Sponsored by Canadian Tire Neetu Kaloti | National Courier Service – Recipient Lori & Peter Stofko | Ruffell & Brown Window Covering Centre Community Builder of the Year – Sponsored by Coast Capital Savings Intrepid Theatre – Recipient Pacifica Housing Advisory Association Emerging Business Person of the Year – Sponsored by Royal Roads University Katie Gamble | Nature Bee - Recipient Inderbir Singh | Western Canada Security Corp. Innovation Award – Sponsored by Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria Open Ocean Robotics - Recipient HAVN Saunas Outstanding Customer Service Award – Sponsored by Innov8 Digital Solutions Oak Bay Beach Hotel - Recipient Robinson's Outdoor Store Outstanding Workplace of the Year – Sponsored by Worldline Peninsula Co-op - Recipient WildPlay Element Parks Sustainable Business Practices – Sponsored by Camosun College Huntingdon Hotel and Suites & Pendray Inn and Tea House - Recipient Elate Cosmetics Chamber Member of the Year - Sponsored by Air Canada James Gatsi, CEO, CL Web Developers | Business Development Manager, TecNet Canada Inc. Chamber Award of Distinction - Sponsored by Times Colonist Erinn Pinkerton, President & CEO, BC Transit About Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Since 1863, The Chamber has served Greater Victoria by working together to build good business and great community for all through advocacy, networking, professional development, and innovative services as changing times require. Find out more at victoriachamber.ca. Media Contact: Jim Zeeben, Policy and Strategic Communications Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce 250 360-3471 | communications@victoriachamber.ca
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