The Kelowna Chamber named its finalists this week for its annual Business Excellence Awards program.
More than 300 local business were nominated for the 16 prestigious awards that recognize business and community leadership.
The award ceremony will take place at a gala, November 23 at the Delta Hotels By Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort. Registration for the gala is now open.
Rising Star Business of the Year
- Do Gooders
- Fortune Creek
- Move RX Performance & Wellness
Sponsored by Argus Properties
Arts and Entertainment Excellence
- Sncəwips Heritage Museum
- Uptown Rutland Business Association
- Yeti Farm Creative
Sponsored by Hergott Law
Indigenous Business of the Year
- First Nations Finance Authority
- River Select Fisheries Cooperative – Authentic Indigenous Seafood
- Sncəwips Heritage Museum
Sponsored by Pushor Mitchell LLP
Social Leadership
- By Jove Co.
- Haven Sleep Products Limited
- International Gateway Kelowna
Sponsored by Rogers
Ethics in Business
- Hergott Law
- Okanagan Restoration Services Ltd
- WITS Metal Fabrication Ltd.
Sponsored by Better Business Bureau
Not for Profit Excellence
- Childhood Connections
- Mamas for Mamas
- Ozanam Recovery House
Sponsored by Kelowna International Airport & Edmonton International Airport
Technology Innovator of the Year
- Dr. Phone Fix
- Innovative Aerospace Services Ltd.
- Kelowna Software Ltd.
Sponsored by UBC Okanagan
Marketing Campaign of the Year
- Acres Enterprises
- Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation
- Kelowna Women’s Shelter
Sponsored by Untold Branding
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Samuel Geleynse – VitaNova Landscape
- Dr. Harmony Mir – Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic
- Billy Price – Untold Branding
Sponsored by Futurpreneur Canada
Inclusive Workplace
- Salt & Brick
- Studio9 School of the Arts
- Tranq Sleep Care
Sponsored by Acres Enterprises
Excellence in Tourism
- Beach Bum Tours
- Oyama Zipline Adventure Park
- RauDZ Creative Concepts Ltd
Sponsored by Tourism Kelowna
Excellence in Agriculture
- AgriForest Bio-Technologies Ltd.
- Kalala Organic Estate Winery
- SpearHead Winery
Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance
Environmental Impact
- FILL – Kelowna’s Refill Store
- Meadow Vista Honey Wines
- Off the Grid Organic Winery
Sponsored by PARC Retirement Living
Small Business of the Year
- Kelowna Concierge Ltd.
- Kelowna Software Ltd.
- Strut Footwear & Apparel
Sponsored by Prospera Credit Union
Mid-Size Business of the Year
- International Gateway Kelowna
- Modern PURAIR
- Raymond James Ltd.
Sponsored by Canadian Western Bank
Large Business of the Year
- BDO Canada LLP
- Northside Industries Inc.
- Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union
Sponsored by Grant Thornton