ACACIA PANGILINAN
KAMLOOPS – The nomination period for the 36th Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by MNP wrapped up on May 30, 2022. 105 unique businesses were nominated in 15 diverse award categories, up from 95 businesses the year prior. The nominees gathered today in-person at Moccasin Square Gardens for a networking breakfast to celebrate their achievement.
Jessy Sra, Partner at MNP notes that, “for over three decades the Business Excellence Awards have been recognizing the best of Kamloop’s business community. MNP is proud to support these awards and celebrate the success and resilience of hardworking businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits. On behalf of MNP, I want to congratulate all of the nominees, finalists and winners of this year’s awards.”
Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director, adds that “from small retailers to mining, we have a diverse group of nominees this year, which is exciting to see. We are thrilled that as we work towards economic recovery that we can take a moment to celebrate businesses that power our region”
What’s next? Qualified nominations will be handed over to an independent selection committee, comprised of over 30 business community members to determine who will be moving on to compete for a Business Excellence Award trophy. The Finalists Announcement will take place on July 21, 2022 at the Paramount Theatre.
See here for a complete list of nominees and award sponsors.
Abbott Wealth Management – Harbourfront Wealth Management Business Person of the Year
Aleece Laird, Amplify Consulting
Anthony Salituro, Jardines Domain
Debora DeLyzer, People in Motion
Greg Klohn, GK Sound
Jared Summers, The Noble Pig
Joshua Knaak, ARPA Investments
Maury Hik, Art Knapp
Merel Vissers, Friendly Composting Inc.
Ryan Schmalz, Mountain High Pizza
Ron Fawcett, The Kelson Group
Andre’s Electronic Experts Retailer of the Year
Canadian Tire
Far & Wide
Jardine’s Domain
Oak and Aether
Tumbleweed Toys
BCLC Innovation Award
Adroit Technologies Ltd.
Alchemy Brewing
Armoured Labs (B-Bag Invention)
Fresh Inc.
Jaxsen-Pacific Marine and Motorsport
Kamloops Powder Coatings
Teck Highland Valley Copper
We Are One Composites
Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Alex O’Daly, Aspect Film Works
Sean Bulman, Bulman Designs
Brianne McDaniel & Calli Duncan, Far & Wide
Greg Klohn, GK Sound
Jul Morken, JUL Construction Ltd.
Jesse Kallman, Tint Ninjas
Tim Woodward, Woodward Cider Co.
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Excellence in Trades Award
A & T Project Developments Inc.
JUL Construction
Klein Homes
NextGen Electrical Services Ltd.
Raven Drywall and Paint
Teck Highland Valley Copper
Weymac Electric
Community Futures of Central Interior First Nations Employer of the Year
5Bean Brewbar & Café
Abbott Wealth Management – Harbourfront Wealth Management
Best Western Plus Kamloops Hotel
Natural Smiles Denture Clinic
The Noble Pig
City of Kamloops Community Service Award
A Groess Underground
ARPA Investments
Blackwell Dairy
Canco Gas Staton on Tranquille Road
No Limits Fitness & Hot Yoga
People in Motion
Community Futures Thompson Country Emerging Business of the Year
Alchemy Brewing
Arc Technologies
Askem Productions
Avid ActionCOACH Business Coaching
BOOM Business Solutions
CareerFirsts
Casting Loops Fly & Tackle
Cona Floor Coatings & Home Services
Crooked Crown Gift Boutique
Eat Clean Kamloops
Friendly Composting Inc.
Honey Bee Beauty Bar
LMB Designs
Pepper – Your Badass Business BFF Inc.
Plan A British Columbia
River City Limo
Saxby
Sheshootsstreet Photography
The Fluxx Vintage Apparel Co
TLC for pets
Walk Star
Wiggle Pups Doggy Daycare
Wild Birds Unlimited
Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce Service Provider 1 – 10 Staff Award
ARPA Investments
Askem Productions
Askem Talent
Blackwell Dairy
Brazilan Dog Guru Facility
Fit Financial
Instinct Adornment
Interior Naturopathic & Wellness
Maurya’s Fine Indian Cuisine
Natural Smiles Denture Clinic
Oak and Aether
Red Collar Brewing Co
Salty Fig Catering
Sugar and Spice Beauty Bar
Vertical Café
Kamloops This Week Service Provider 11+ Staff Award
A & T Project Developments Inc.
Bright Eye Brewing
Changes Hair Studio
Forward Law LLP
Kelson Group
NextGen Electrical Services Ltd.
Plan A British Columbia
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
The Noble Pig Brewhouse
Wells Gray Tours
Open Door Group Inclusive Leadership Award
ARPA Investments
Avid ActionCOACH Business Coaching
BCLC
Far & Wide
Let’s Move Studio
People In Motion
Pepper – Your Badass Business BFF Inc.
Tumbleweed Toys
Rocky Mountaineer Environmental Leadership Award
A Groess Underground
Arwen’s Apparel
Best Western Plus Kamloops Hotel
BlueGreen Architecture
Jaxsen-Pacific Marine and Motorsport
Kamloops Food Policy Council
Monte Creek Winery
Progressive Planet Solutions
The Mustard Seed Kamloops
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture Not-For-Profit of the Year
BC Wildlife Park
BGC Kamloops
Kamloops Alliance Church
Kamloops Food Policy Council
Kamloops Innovation Centre
Kamloops Native Housing Society
Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market Society
Kamloops Society for Alcohol and Drug Services – Phoenix Centre
Kamloops Wine Association
Plan A British Columbia
People in Motion
The Mustard Seed Kamloops
United Way British Columbia
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Indigenous Business Excellence Award
Gagnon Law
Lash & Glow Bar Kamloops – Lashed by Natalie
Orenda Films
Raven Reads Books Ltd.
Venture Kamloops Small Business of the Year
Askem Productions
Askem Talent
Bulman Designs
Far & Wide
Fiddleheads Violin Studio
Full Spectrum Automotive
Hoja Mongolian Grill
KDB HVAC
Maxwell Mechanical Ltd.
Natural Smiles Denture Clinic
Protex Kamloops
RM Stone Masonry
Scoopz Ice Cream Parlour
Spot On Interior Design
The Smorgasbord
Vast Painting Inc