BRUCE WILLIAMS
VICTORIA – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for The Chamber’s 2023 Greater Victoria Business Awards.
The finalists, listed below, have distinguished themselves across 14 Business Award categories, including outstanding customer service, sustainable business practices, emerging businesspeople and long-term leadership.
The Chamber’s 2023 Greater Victoria Business Awards shine a light on hard-working businesses, businesspeople, and community leaders. Finalists were chosen by an independent panel of prominent business leaders who served as judges.
“Choosing two finalists is always extremely difficult with so many deserving businesses in Greater Victoria,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said. “I’m grateful for the work of our judges. This is another impressive list of organizations and people who stand out as leaders in the business community. We’re looking forward to gathering together on May 4 in celebration of all of the exceptional entrepreneurs in Greater Victoria.”
The Chamber previously announced Mandy Farmer as the recipient of The Chamber’s Award of Distinction, while Ann Squires Ferguson is The Chamber’s 2023 Member of the Year.
Over the last 160 years, The Chamber has been proud to work with leaders that have shaped our region. Both awards speak to the impact true leaders make to better our community. The Award of Distinction is in recognition of 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 2023 Business Awards will be held on May 4 at the Fairmont Empress. The event will also be broadcast on CHEK TV.
2023 Greater Victoria Business Awards Finalists
Business of the Year (1-10 Employees); sponsored by City of Victoria – Market Collective and Off the Eaten Track Tours
Business of the Year (11-39 Employees); sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP – L.A. Limousines & Transportation Services and Songhees Events & Catering
Business of the Year (40+ Employees); sponsored by BCLC – Berwick Retirement Communities and Coldstar Solutions Inc.
Business Person of the Year; sponsored by Canadian Tire – Brenda Ollis, Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites and Dave Stephens, LIDA Homes Inc.
Chamber Award of Distinction; sponsored by Times Colonist – Mandy Farmer, Accent Inns | Hotel Zed
Chamber Member of the Year; sponsored by Air Canada – Ann Squires Ferguson, Western Design+Build
Community Builder; sponsored by Coast Capital Savings – Aryze and Lifetime Networks
Emerging Business Person of the Year; sponsored by Royal Roads University – Jeff Crone, Fig’s Mobile Detailing and Mackenzie Wavryk, Upcycle Clothing Collective
Innovation; sponsored by University of Victoria, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business – JONI and ASEP Medical Holdings Inc.
New Business; sponsored by Futurpreneur – BCause and Compass Mobile Massage Therapy
Non-Profit of the Year; sponsored by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island – Beacon Community Services and Victoria Native Friendship Centre
Outstanding Customer Service; sponsored by Innov8 Digital Solutions Inc. – Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites and Beehive Wool Shop
Outstanding Workplace of the Year; sponsored by TELUS – Brentwood Bay Resort and Orca Masonry
Sustainable Business Practices; sponsored by Camosun College – Harbour Air Seaplanes and Clean Air Yard Care
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