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April 16, 2008

Trophies were awarded to winners in 14 categories at the 2008 Greater Victoria Business Awards tonight at the Fairmont Empress Crystal Ballroom. The gala awards event, hosted by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce also honoured Bob Wright of the Oak Bay Marine Group with the Governors’ Lifetime Achievement Award. The room was packed with over 300 business leaders, family members and friends to celebrate the successes.

“The energy and enthusiasm in the room as everyone recognized the accomplishments of all award nominees and winners make this event one of the best of the year in our region,” stated Margaret Lucas, Chair of the Chamber. “It is such an honour to applaud the contributions of our local business people and all that they do to make our region a great place to work and prosper.”

The Chamber is dedicated to business vitality in the Capital Region and award winners and finalists of the Greater Victoria Business Awards are businesses or businesspersons that have demonstrated a significant and sustained commitment to positive business development, economic growth and diversity within the region.

Congratulations to the following winners:

Governors’ Lifetime Achievement Award: Winner, Bob Wright, Oak Bay Marine Group

Business Leaderhip Award, Sponsored by Coast Capital Savings

Winner: A-Channel Vancouver Island Finalist: Academy of Learning

Business of the Year Award (1-10 Employees), Sponsored by WCG International HR Solutions

Winner: GICdirect.com Financial Services Ltd Finalist: Sector Learning Solutions Inc.

Business of the Year Award (11-25 employees), Sponsored by British Columbia Lottery Corporation

Winner: Bath Fitter Finalist: Smart Dolphins IT Solutions Inc.

Business of the Year Award (26-75 employees), Sponsored by Monk Office

Winner: Berwick House Finalist: McCall Bros. Funeral Directors

Business of the Year Award (76+ employees), Sponsored by Black Press

Winner: Island Hearing Services Finalist: Paretologic Inc.

Healthy Workplace Award, Sponsored by Pfizer Canada Inc.

Winner: Chemistry Consulting Group Inc. Finalist: Island Hearing Services

Innovation Award, Sponsored by University of Victoria

Winner: Columbia Fuels Inc. Finalist: Etraffic Solutions Inc.

Education in the Workplace Award, Sponsored by West Corporation

Winner: Laurel Point Inn Finalist: Evolve Investment Group Inc.

New Business Award, Sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada

Winner: TeamPages Inc. Finalist: Evolve Investment Group Inc.

Outstanding Customer Service Award, Sponsored by British Columbia Ferry Services Ltd.

Winner: Maximum Express Finalist: Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Young Entrepreneur Award, Sponsored by Royal Roads University - Faculty of Management

Winner: Mr. Dan Barton, Oasis Properties Inc. Finalist: Mr. Adam Scheuer, Tiger Purification Systems

Employee of the Year Award, Sponsored by A-Channel Vancouver Island

Winner: Garth Yoneda, GT Hiring Solutions Inc. Finalist: Mr. Kelvin Lau, Atomic Crayon

Sustainable Business Practices Award, Sponsored by Dockside Green

Winner: Aquamist Carpet Care Ltd. Finalist: Hemlock Printers Ltd.

Business Person of the Year Award, Sponsored by KPMG LLP

Winner: Mr. Matt MacNeil, President and CEO, Irish Times Pub

Finalist: Ms Gayle Robinson, Owner, Robinson's Outdoor Store

For more information contact:
Shannon Renault
Manager Policy Development & Communications
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Tel: (250) 383 7191 Ext 208 Cell 812-0510
Email: srenault@gvcc.org

Bruce Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Tel: (250) 383 7191 Ext 201
Email: bcarter@gvcc.org

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