Congratulations
Winners and Finalists
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Business Awards.
The winners, listed below, 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. The Chamber's 2022 Business Awards were presented at a gala evening on May 7 at the Fairmont Empress. An awards show is also being broadcast on CHEK TV at 7:30 p.m. on May 8. Last year’s broadcast reached 80,000 viewers. |
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2022 Greater Victoria Business Awards Winners and Finalists

Business of the Year (1-10 Employees)
- WINNER: Cold Comfort Ice Cream - video
- Finalist: 49 Below Ice Cream - video

Business of the Year (11-39 Employees)
- WINNER: Equilibrium Therapeutics - video
- Finalist: Brown Bros. Property Management - video

Business of the Year (40+ Employees)
- WINNER: Monk Office - video
- Finalist: Heart Pharmacy Group - video

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

Chamber Award of Distinction
- Josh Handysides, Malahat Nation - video

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

Community Builder
- WINNER: Island Savings (a division of First West Credit Union) - video
- Finalist: Aryze - video

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

Innovation
- WINNER: Origen Air - video
- Finalist: BinBreeze - video

New Business
- WINNER: Working Culture Bread - video
- Finalist: Iron & Wood Golf Simulators - video

Non-Profit of the Year
- WINNER: United Way Southern Vancouver Island - video
- Finalist: Beacon Community Services - video

Outstanding Customer Service
- WINNER: Coastal Heat Pumps - video
- Finalist: Luv-A-Rug Services Inc. - video

Outstanding Workplace of the Year
- WINNER: BC Transit - video
- Finalist: Engaged HR - video

Sustainable Business Practices
- WINNER: Oak Bay Marine Group - video
- Finalist: Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Tours - video