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Chamber announces 2021 Business Awards finalists

2/17/2021

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VICTORIA, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for The Chamber’s 2021 Greater Victoria Business Awards.

The finalists, listed below, have distinguished themselves in many categories and many ways, including excellent customer service, sustainable business practices, young entrepreneurship and business leadership. 

The Chamber’s 2021 Greater Victoria Business Awards shine a light on hard-working businesses, business people and community leaders in 14 categories worth celebrating.  Finalists were chosen by an independent panel of prominent business leaders who served as judges.

“The finalists announced today all are shining examples of leadership and innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. “There is not a single business that has not been affected by the pandemic over the past year. Each of these businesses have a unique story to tell on how they overcame challenges and went the extra mile to ensure that, despite facing adversity, their business continues to thrive.”

The Chamber previously announced that Frank Bourree will receive the Governors’ Award of Distinction, and that John Espley has been named The Chamber’s 2021 Member of the Year.

The Governors’ Award of Distinction honours an individual for his or her outstanding leadership and accomplishments over the decades. The Chamber Member of the Year award recognizes an individual who has served as a volunteer at The Chamber, has taken an active role with the board or committees, fosters relationships with the community and advocates on behalf of business.
The Chamber’s 2021 Greater Victoria Business Awards will be broadcast May 15, on CHEK TV.

The Chamber’s mission is to serve Greater Victoria by working together to build good business and great community. We work with our members, including our Chamber Champions, to make life better in Greater Victoria through advocacy, networking events, professional development and other unique activities. Find out more at VictoriaChamber.ca.
 
Media Contact:
Jim Zeeben                                                                                        
Communications and Project Manager
250 360-3471
communications@victoriachamber.ca
 
 
The Chamber 2021 Business Awards Finalists (listed alphabetically)
 
Community Builder; sponsored by Coast Capital Savings
  • Accent Inns Inc.
  • Imagine Studio Café 
 
Innovation; sponsored by University of Victoria, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
  • Rockland Scientific Inc.
  • StarFish Medical
 
Outstanding Customer Service; sponsored by Innov8 Digital Solutions Inc.​
  • Current Taxi
  • Thrifty Foods
 
Sustainable Business Practices; sponsored by Camosun College
  • Cascadia Seaweed
  • Mike Geric Construction
 
New Business; sponsored by South Island Prosperity Partnership
  • Dumpling Drop
  • Pilothouse Digital
 
Business Person of the Year; sponsored by Canadian Tire
  • Adam & Daisy Orser - Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
  • Ian Tostenson - BC Restaurant & Food Services Association
                                               
Emerging Business Person of the Year (Under 35); sponsored by Royal Roads University
  • Brandon Laur - The White Hatter - Personal Protection Systems Inc. 
  • Jarid Taylor - Brandigenous 
 
Outstanding Workplace of the Year sponsored by Ralmax Group of Companies
  • Brentwood Bay Resort
  • Pacific Coast Health Services
                                   
Non-Profit of the Year; sponsored by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
  • Our Place Society
  • Victoria Rainbow Kitchen Society
 
Business of the Year (1-10 Employees); sponsored by City of Victoria 
  • Moduurn
  • Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission
 
Business of the Year (11-39 Employees); sponsored by Newport Realty
  • Orca Masonry
  • Tutti Delivery

Business of the Year (40+ Employees); sponsored by Chard Development Ltd.
  • CHEK Media Group
  • Seaspan Victoria Shipyards
 
Chamber Member of the Year; sponsored by Air Canada
  • John Espley, Connection Skills
 
Governors’ Award of Distinction; sponsored by Times Colonist
  • Frank Bourree
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