VICTORIA, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards.
The finalists, listed below, have distinguished themselves across 14 Business Award categories, including outstanding customer service, sustainable business practices, emerging businessperson and innovation. The Chamber’s 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards are an opportunity to appreciate the talent and effort of some of the brightest stars in our business community. An independent panel of prominent business leaders chose the finalists from a wide range of entries. “Every year, we have so many deserving businesses. It’s never easy for the judges to narrow down the list to two finalists who represent businesses that have had exceptional years,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said. “By celebrating our finalists’ success, we celebrate all of the exceptional entrepreneurs in Greater Victoria and the hard work and innovation they strive to achieve.” The Chamber previously announced Erinn Pinkerton as the recipient of The Chamber’s 2024 Award of Distinction, while James Gatsi is The Chamber’s Member of the Year. The Award of Distinction recognizes the positive influence the honouree has had on the economy, businesses and the overall community, signifying achievement, resourcefulness and determination. The Chamber Member of the Year award recognizes an engaged, passionate, and committed individual who has taken an active role with the Chamber Board or a committee, fosters relationships with the community and advocates on behalf of business. The Chamber's 2024 Business Awards Ceremony will be held May 7 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Tickets go on sale March 4 at victoriachamber.ca. 2024 Finalists Business of the Year (1-10 Employees) – sponsored by City of Victoria Nature Bee The Athlete Centre Business of the Year (11-39 Employees) – sponsored by Grant Thornton Oswego Hotel Sheringham Distillery Business of the Year (40+ Employees) – sponsored by Harbour Air Dodd's Furniture & Mattress Kinetic Construction Ltd. New Business of the Year – Sponsored by BCLC BestCoast Outfitters Ideas for Impact Sustainability Agency Inc. Non-Profit of the Year – Sponsored by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation Threshold Housing Society Business Person of the Year – Sponsored by Canadian Tire Lori & Peter Stofko | Ruffell & Brown Window Covering Centre Neetu Kaloti | National Courier Service Community Builder of the Year – Sponsored by Coast Capital Savings Intrepid Theatre Pacifica Housing Advisory Association Emerging Business Person of the Year – Sponsored by Royal Roads University Katie Gamble | Nature Bee Inderbir Singh | Western Canada Security Corp. Innovation Award – Sponsored by Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria HAVN Saunas Open Ocean Robotics Outstanding Customer Service Award – Sponsored by Innov8 Digital Solutions Oak Bay Beach Hotel Robinson's Outdoor Store Outstanding Workplace of the Year – Sponsored by Worldline Peninsula Co-op WildPlay Element Parks Sustainable Business Practices – Sponsored by Camosun College Elate Cosmetics Huntingdon Manor Hotel & Pendray Inn and Tea House Chamber Member of the Year - Sponsored by Air Canada James Gatsi, CEO, CL Web Developers Chamber Award of Distinction - Sponsored by Times Colonist Erinn Pinkerton, President & CEO, BC Transit About Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Since 1863, The Chamber has served Greater Victoria by working together to build good business and great community for all through advocacy, networking, professional development, and innovative services as changing times require. Find out more at victoriachamber.ca. Media Contact: Jim Zeeben, Policy and Strategic Communications Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce 250 360-3471 | [email protected]
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