PAMELA PEARSON
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Chamber named its Finalists at a reception Monday evening at the Coast Capri Hotel. Dubbed “Soaring to New Heights” the celebration recognized all 319 nominees for the 16 prestigious awards. The annual Business Excellence Awards program is jointly sponsored by Petraroia Langford LLP and Interior Savings Credit Union.
48 finalists were recognized for their achievement and received a plaque. The Gala event, always one of the most well-attended of the business year, gets underway Wednesday November 23 at the Delta Grand Hotel by Marriott. Registration for the gala is now open at this link.
“The Finalists announcement means our Chamber has moved into high gear with managing judges’ visits to nominated businesses, shooting videos of all the Finalists, and preparing for a gala evening where we pull out all the stops,” said Chamber President Pamela Pearson. “I’m so proud of all our nominees, and our finalists: you truly make Kelowna shine!”
Rising Star Business of the Year: Do Gooders, Fortune Creek, Move RX Performance & Wellness
Arts and Entertainment Excellence: Sncəwips Heritage Museum, Uptown Rutland Business Association, Yeti Farm Creative
Indigenous Business of the Year: First Nations Finance Authority, River Select Fisheries Cooperative – Authentic Indigenous Seafood, Sncəwips Heritage Museum
Social Leadership: By Jove Co., Haven Sleep Products Limited, International Gateway Kelowna
Ethics in Business: Hergott Law, Okanagan Restoration Services Ltd, WITS Metal Fabrication Ltd.
Not for Profit Excellence: Childhood Connections, Mamas for Mamas, Ozanam Recovery House
Technology Innovator of the Year: Dr. Phone Fix, Innovative Aerospace Services Ltd., Kelowna Software Ltd.
Marketing Campaign of the Year: Acres Enterprises, Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation, Kelowna Women’s Shelter
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Samuel Geleynse – VitaNova Landscape, Dr. Harmony Mir, DC – Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic, Billy Price – Untold Branding
Inclusive Workplace: Salt & Brick, Studio9 School of the Arts, Tranq Sleep Care
Excellence in Tourism: Beach Bum Tours, Oyama Zipline Adventure Park, RauDZ Creative Concepts Ltd
Excellence in Agriculture: AgriForest Bio-Technologies Ltd., Kalala Organic Estate Winery, SpearHead Winery