TRACEY CLARKE
COMOX VALLEY – The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC) is so pleased to announce our 2023 Chamber Award finalists. Since 1974, the Chamber Awards has recognized the accomplishments of businesses, organizations, and individuals who have contributed greatly to make the Comox Valley an amazing community. Award categories have been added and retired, expanded and revisited, but the Chamber Awards have always been about excellence and service.
Through our grassroots nomination process, we could not be more proud of the caliber of nominations submitted by community businesses and individuals. With so many quality and community minded nominees to be recognized, our judging panel had a most challenging role this year when narrowing down our finalists.
Winners will be announced at our “GO for the Gold!” themed Awards Gala & Dinner on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The event is open to all community members. Tickets go on sale December 22, 2023 via our website: www.comoxvalleychamber.com.
Meet our esteemed finalists:
Young Entrepreneur Award
An award highlighting remarkable business success, community involvement and community commitment before the age of 30. Jorie Gough Real Estate
Sustainability Award
An award recognizing environmental sustainability and social responsibility being successfully practiced
benefiting the community and the environment. Habitat For Humanity Vancouver Island North, Hakai Energy Solutions, Cumberland Cleaning Co. & Refillery
Business Leadership Award
Honours an individual who inspires, contributes and serves as a positive role model in the community. Thu Robertson, Bert Heeringa, Justin White
Customer Service Award
An award recognizing one who exemplifies excellence in customer service. Comox Valley Dodge, Your Repair Depot, On The Fly Café
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Recognizes best practices in attracting a diverse work force and creating an inclusive environment through accessibility, engagement and inclusion. Edward and Parnell Barber Shoppe & Gladstone Brewing Co.
Family First Award
Honours a business that creates a culture supporting and caring for employee’s work/life balance, parental needs and demonstrating support for local children’s initiatives. Thermo Tec Mechanical, Alitis Investment Counsel
Heritage Recognition Award
Honours a business that has contributed significantly to the community for at least 25 years. Woodland Flooring & Countertops, Edible Island Whole Foods Market
Innovative Business Award
Honours a business that demonstrates advancement in business through technology innovation and/or development. Broken Squirrel Wellness, Island Tides Veterinary Hospital
Not For Profit Organization Award
Honours an organization that demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community. 100.7 The Raven, L’Arche Comox Valley, Kitty Cat PALS, Operation Freedom Paws Canada
Lifetime Achievement Award
An award recognizing an individual for their outstanding service in the Comox Valley. Ken Grant, Annette Kozakowski
New Business of the Year
Honours a new business making outstanding community contributions with potential for continued growth. Barococo Contracting, Wildflower Mercantile, Gerritsen Brooks Appraisals
Small Business of the Year
Honours a well-established, small business with outstanding community contributions and achievements. Rise And Grind Fitness & Health, Chrissie Bowker Projects, Lifetime Exterior Shades
Business of the Year
An Award recognizing a community-minded business demonstrating outstanding contributions with reputation and achievements to match. Woodland Flooring & Countertops, 98.9 Jet FM, 40 Knots, ineyard and Estate Winery, Gladstone Brewing Co., The Butcher’s Block
We would also like thank all of our 2023 Award and Gala sponsors who make the Comox Valley Chamber Awards possible.
#you rock Award
A youth leadership award showcasing leadership, ingenuity and initiative through contributions to the community. Benoit Vaillant, The Comox Youth Council, Willa Patterson
Tracey Clarke is the Executive Director of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce.