40th Annual Business Excellence Awards
Celebrating Greater Vernon's Business Success
Innovators, entrepreneurs, leaders, and champions were celebrated during the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce’s 40th annual Business Excellence Awards gala Oct 24th.
Awards will be handed out in 19 categories.
“The Business Excellence Awards are a testament to the commitment, hard work and strength businesses and non-profits demonstrate daily, and we congratulate the winners and all the nominees. Your accomplishments truly elevate the North Okanagan,” said Kirndeep Nahal, Greater Vernon Chamber president.
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40th Annual Business Excellence Awards
Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
Oct 24, Doors at 6, Event starts at 7 PM
Join us ahead of the event for free appetizers, networking with some of the best business leaders in Vernon, and to pick up your free Nominee certificate if you were a nominated business.
Nominees
Large Business of the Year
Award sponsored by: MNP
| Nixon Wenger LLP |
| Okanagan Spring Brewery |
| Vantage One Credit Union |
Employer of the Year
Award sponsored by: City of Vernon
| Canadian Mental Health Association |
| Cherkowski Marsden LLP |
| COBS Bread |
| Nixon Wenger LLP |
| Okanagan Spring Brewery |
| Orchard Valley Retirement Residence |
Medium Business of the Year
Award sponsored by: Fox Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical
| Browns Transport |
| COBS Bread |
| Iron Heart Gym |
| Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy |
| Rusty Spur Farm, Feed & Pet |
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Award Sponsored by: Nixon Wenger LLP
| Dan Todosychuk - North OKGN Construction |
| Eden Drzimotta - LaFlor Studio |
| Gracen Kossowan - Neon Daisy |
| Jeremy Alexander - Evolve Digital Solutions |
| Josh Strother - Monashee Garage Doors |
| Nicole Mittelstaedt - Turn Clean |
| Paul Kenward - PKSnow Media |
| Samantha Sewell - Raising Stars Preschool |
| Shafiya Razick - Shaf's Kitchenette |
Small Business of the Year
Award sponsored by: Community Futures North Okanagan
| Argos Home Inspection |
| Bean Scene Coffeehouse |
| Best in Show on the Go - Mobile Dog Grooming |
| Braden Kipp - Physiotherapist |
| Coldstream Living Magazine |
| Fill - Vernon's Refill Store |
| Graphic Enterprises |
| Handyman Vernon BC |
| Kasper Denture Clinic |
| North Okanagan Apparel |
| North Okanagan Skin & Laser |
| Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room |
| Planet Bee Honey Farm |
| Qualicare Home Care |
| Roost Solar |
| Spiritleaf Vernon |
| Sun City Auto Parts |
| Tailored Closet |
| Touch of Elegance Studio & Training |
| Transition Marketing Services |
| Wedge Cheesery |
Business Leader of the Year
Award sponsored by - TD Benefits
| Alison Ludditt - The Room Collection |
| Braden Robertson - Braden Robertson Construction |
| Heather Lastik - COBS Bread |
| Julia Payson - Canadian Mental Health Association |
| Lynella Henke - Vernon Teach and Learn |
| Ted Fox - Fox Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical |
| Teresa Sanders - FILL, Vernon's Refill Store |
| Vicki Topping - MQN Architects |
Diversity Excellence
Award sponsored by: Kal Tire
| Canadian Mental Health Association |
| Interactive Counselling |
| Turning Points Collaborative |
| Vernon Community Arts Centre |
Retail Business of the Year
Award sponsored by: Downtown Vernon Association
| Innerspace Watersports |
| Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room |
| The Georgette Shop |
| The Room Collection |
| Vernon Teach and Learn |
Non-Profit Excellence
Award sponsored by: Community Foundation North Okanagan
| All Are Family Outreach Society |
| Allan Brooks Nature Centre |
| Arts Council of the North Okanagan |
| Forever Home Sanctuary |
| Fresh Outlook Foundation |
| Funtastic Sports Society |
| Greater Vernon Museum and Archives |
| Halina Activity Centre |
| Okanagan Village Housing Society |
| Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 Vernon |
| Vernon Winter Carnival |
Customer Service Excellence
Award sponsored by: Kelowna International Airport
| Bean to Cup |
| Braden Kipp - Physiotherapist |
| Budget Blinds |
| COBS Bread |
| Hawg Pitt Motorcycles Full Service Shop |
| Interactive Counselling |
| Kal Tire Anderson Way |
| Kasper Denture Clinic |
| KT Fairglass |
| Okanagan Spring Brewery |
| Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room |
| Organizing Chaos by Design |
| Painted Ladies Vernon |
| Spiritleaf Vernon |
| Touch of Elegance Studio & Training |
Trades Business of the Year
Award sponsored by: Scotiabank
| Fox Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical |
| Hey, It's Dave! Professional Painting Services |
| Keith Dahlen Construction |
| Roost Solar |
| T&B Electric |
Tourism Excellence
Award sponsored by: Tourism Vernon
| Allen Brooks Nature Centre |
| Planet Bee Honey Farm |
| Quality Inn and Suites |
| Quilakwa RV & Campground |
| SilverStar Mountain Resort |
Restaurant of the Year
Award sponsored by: Okanagan Spring Brewery
| Bourbon Street Bar & Grill |
| Masiero Pizzeria Napoletana |
| Pheonix Steakhouse |
| Range Restaurant, Bar & Patio |
Professional Business of the Year
Award sponsored by: TD Bank
| Aberdeen Painting & Decorating |
| Braden Kipp - Physiotherapist |
| Interactive Counselling |
| Kasper Denture Clinic |
| Lesia Design & Digital |
| MQN Architects |
New Business of the Year
Award sponsored by: Tolko Industries
| Alpine Holistic Health |
| Cedar & Soak |
| Coldstream Living Magazine |
| Connect & Play Counselling & Consulting |
| Errands and Beyond |
| Green Guard Eco-Scapes |
| Noble Yoga |
| Obsidian Games |
| Oopsie Daisy Flowers |
| Petawatts Auto Marine RV |
| Phreeagent Creative |
| Raising Stars Preschool |
| Sage Dental Hygiene |
| Silver Star Animal Care Clinic |
| Sky's the Limit Health |
| The Perch Winery |
| Vernon Custom Garage |
| Yankee Flats Meats |
*New* Agri-Business Excellence
Award sponsored by: Armstrong Regional Coop
| Landing Nursery |
| Pan Prairie Farnsworth |
| Vegpro International (Fresh Attitude) |
Photo credit: Peter Solymosi
2023 Winners
Thank You Sponsors
