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. |
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Thank you to our Event Sponsors:
2023 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: Grant Thornton LLP

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

Business Person of the Year
- Brenda Ollis, Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
- Dave Stephens, LIDA Homes Inc.

Chamber Award of Distinction
- Mandy Farmer, Accent Inns | Hotel Zed

Chamber Member of the Year
- Ann Squires Ferguson, Western Design+Build

Community Builder Sponsored by: Coast Capital Savings

Emerging Business Person of the Year
- Jeff Crone, Fig’s Mobile Detailing
- Mackenzie Wavryk, Upcycle Clothing Collective

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: TELUS

Sustainable Business Practices Sponsored by: Camosun College