Congratulations to all of the incredible businesses who were nominated, the finalists and ultimately the winners of this year's 2018 Greater Victoria Business Awards.
The 2018 Awards Gala sold out in record time. To make sure that you don't miss our annual celebration of Victoria's movers and shakers, click here to reserve. If you weren't able to join us for the gala event at The Fairmont Empress, you will be able to enjoy the evening vicariously. Watch these great videos of our finalists here and view the photos of the event here. To obtain a copy of the program guide check out our May Business Matters in print or online in late May. |
Al Hasham
Maximum Express, Logistics & Freight and Max Furniture |
Governors' Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Eric Charman

Business Leadership; sponsored by Coast Capital Savings
Canadian Tire Hillside — video
Finalist: The Truffles Group — video
New Business; sponsored by Peninsula Co-op
angela COTE Consulting Inc. — video
Finalist: Horizons Holistic Health Clinic — video
Business of the Year (1-10 Employees); sponsored by City of Victoria
Engaged HR — video
Finalist: Atlas Junk Removal inc. — video
Business of the Year (11-39 Employees); sponsored by CHEK News
Russell Books — video
Finalist: Oswego Hotel — video
Business of the Year (40+); sponsored by Times Colonist
Peninsula Co-op — video
Finalist: Pizzeria Prima Strada — video
Outstanding Workplace; sponsored by Ralmax Group of Companies
Inn at Laurel Point — video
Finalist: Robinson's Outdoor Store — video
Innovation; sponsored by University of Victoria, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
Vecima Networks, Inc. — video
Finalist: Sheringham Distillery Ltd. — video
Outstanding Customer Service; sponsored by Innvo8 Digital Solutions Inc.
Urban Smiles Victoria — video
Finalist: Frontrunners Footwear — video
Sustainable Business Practices; sponsored by Camosun College
Waymark Architecture — video
Finalist: Abeego Designs — video
Business Person of the Year; sponsored by United Way of Greater Victoria
Christine Willow, Chemistry Consulting Group — video
Finalist:Jim Swanson, Victoria HarbourCats — video
Young Entrepreneur of the Year; sponsored by Royal Roads University
Raul Caballero, Oui Jewellery — video
Finalist: Matt Peulen, Stride Properties — video
Non-Profit of the Year; sponsored by Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Greater Victoria Housing Society — video
Finalist: Silver Threads Services for Seniors — video
Canadian Tire Hillside — video
Finalist: The Truffles Group — video
New Business; sponsored by Peninsula Co-op
angela COTE Consulting Inc. — video
Finalist: Horizons Holistic Health Clinic — video
Business of the Year (1-10 Employees); sponsored by City of Victoria
Engaged HR — video
Finalist: Atlas Junk Removal inc. — video
Business of the Year (11-39 Employees); sponsored by CHEK News
Russell Books — video
Finalist: Oswego Hotel — video
Business of the Year (40+); sponsored by Times Colonist
Peninsula Co-op — video
Finalist: Pizzeria Prima Strada — video
Outstanding Workplace; sponsored by Ralmax Group of Companies
Inn at Laurel Point — video
Finalist: Robinson's Outdoor Store — video
Innovation; sponsored by University of Victoria, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
Vecima Networks, Inc. — video
Finalist: Sheringham Distillery Ltd. — video
Outstanding Customer Service; sponsored by Innvo8 Digital Solutions Inc.
Urban Smiles Victoria — video
Finalist: Frontrunners Footwear — video
Sustainable Business Practices; sponsored by Camosun College
Waymark Architecture — video
Finalist: Abeego Designs — video
Business Person of the Year; sponsored by United Way of Greater Victoria
Christine Willow, Chemistry Consulting Group — video
Finalist:Jim Swanson, Victoria HarbourCats — video
Young Entrepreneur of the Year; sponsored by Royal Roads University
Raul Caballero, Oui Jewellery — video
Finalist: Matt Peulen, Stride Properties — video
Non-Profit of the Year; sponsored by Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Greater Victoria Housing Society — video
Finalist: Silver Threads Services for Seniors — video