
To celebrate another year of businesses rising to meet every challenge, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for The Chamber’s 2022 Greater Victoria Business Awards.
The finalists, listed below, have distinguished themselves across 14 Business Award categories, including excellent customer service, sustainable business practices, young entrepreneurship and business leadership.
The Chamber’s 2022 Greater Victoria Business Awards shine a light on hard-working businesses, businesspeople and community leaders. Finalists were chosen by an independent panel of prominent business leaders who served as judges.
“We’re proud to provide some positive news that gives the business community a welcome boost right now,” said Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. “The finalists announced today are a true inspiration to all businesses looking to grow and prosper in the months and years ahead. To be named a finalist means they have gone above and beyond as an exceptional organization or entrepreneur.”
The finalists, listed below, have distinguished themselves across 14 Business Award categories, including excellent customer service, sustainable business practices, young entrepreneurship and business leadership.
The Chamber’s 2022 Greater Victoria Business Awards shine a light on hard-working businesses, businesspeople and community leaders. Finalists were chosen by an independent panel of prominent business leaders who served as judges.
“We’re proud to provide some positive news that gives the business community a welcome boost right now,” said Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. “The finalists announced today are a true inspiration to all businesses looking to grow and prosper in the months and years ahead. To be named a finalist means they have gone above and beyond as an exceptional organization or entrepreneur.”
The Chamber's 2022 Business Awards will be held on May 7 at the Fairmont Empress. The event will also be broadcast on CHEK TV. Last year’s broadcast reached 80,000 viewers.
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2022 Greater Victoria Business Awards Finalists

Business of the Year (1-10 Employees) Sponsored by: City of Victoria

Business of the Year (11-39 Employees) Sponsored by: Worldline

Business of the Year (40+ Employees) Sponsored by: Chard Development

Business Person of the Year
- Amar Magon, Aroga Lifestyle Medicine
- Jill Doucette, Synergy Foundation

Chamber Award of Distinction
- Josh Handysides, Malahat Nation

Chamber Member of the Year
- Mary Lou Newbold, Mayfair Optometric Clinic

Community Builder Sponsored by: Canadian Tire

Emerging Business Person of the Year
- Megan Johns, The Green Kiss
- Mercy Southam, Eir Mobile Medicine

Innovation Sponsored by: University of Victoria, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business

New Business Sponsored by: Futurpreneur

Non-Profit of the Year Sponsored by: Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island

Outstanding Customer Service Sponsored by: Innov8 Digital Solutions Inc.

Outstanding Workplace of the Year Sponsored by: Ralmax Group of Companies

Sustainable Business Practices Sponsored by: Camosun College