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2023 Business Awards Finalists

The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for The Chamber’s 2023 Greater Victoria Business Awards. 
The finalists, listed below, have distinguished themselves across 14 Business Award categories, including outstanding customer service, sustainable business practices, emerging businesspeople and long-term leadership.  

The Chamber’s 2023 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 Business Awards will be presented at a gala evening on Thursday, May 4 at the Fairmont Empress. An awards show is also being broadcast on CHEK TV later in May.
Meet the Finalists

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:
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2023 Greater Victoria Business Awards Finalists

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​Business of the Year (1-10 Employees)
  • Market Collective
  • Off the Eaten Track Tours
Sponsored by:  City of Victoria

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​Business of the Year (11-39 Employees)​​
  • L.A. Limousines & Transportation Services
  • Songhees Events & Catering
Sponsored by:  Grant Thornton LLP

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Business of the Year (40+ Employees)
  • Berwick Retirement Communities
  • Coldstar Solutions Inc.
Sponsored by:  BCLC

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Business Person of the Year
  • ​ Brenda Ollis, Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
  • Dave Stephens, LIDA Homes Inc.
Sponsored by:  Canadian Tire

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Chamber Award of Distinction
  • Mandy Farmer, Accent Inns | Hotel Zed
Sponsored by:  Times Colonist​

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Chamber Member of the Year
  • Ann Squires Ferguson, ​​Western Design+Build
Sponsored by:  Air Canada​

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Community Builder
  • Aryze
  • Lifetime Networks
Sponsored by:  Coast Capital Savings​

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Emerging Business Person of the Year
  • Jeff Crone, Fig’s Mobile Detailing
  • Mackenzie Wavryk, Upcycle Clothing Collective
Sponsored by:  Royal Roads University​

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Innovation
  • JONI
  • ASEP Medical Holdings Inc.
Sponsored by:  University of Victoria, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business​​

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New Business
  • BCause
  • Compass Mobile Massage Therapy
​Sponsored by:  Futurpreneur 

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​Non-Profit of the Year
  • Beacon Community Services
  • Victoria Native Friendship Centre
Sponsored by:  Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island​

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​Outstanding Customer Service
  • Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
  • Beehive Wool Shop
Sponsored by: ​ Innov8 Digital Solutions Inc.​

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Outstanding Workplace of the Year
  • Brentwood Bay Resort
  • Orca Masonry
Sponsored by:  TELUS​

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Sustainable Business Practices
  • Harbour Air Seaplanes
  • Clean Air Yard Care
​Sponsored by:  Camosun College​


THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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