Kamloops – The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce and MNP are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 38th annual Business Excellence Awards. The Finalists were announced at the 2024 Finalists Announcement, presented by Digital Convergence, at a vibrant networking celebration at the Paramount Theatre.
The 2024 awards received over 730 nominations from the public, of which, over 130 unique businesses and organizations were recognized.
Background:
A dedicated Selection Committee of thirty volunteers from the regional business community, including past award winners, industry experts, and award sponsors, meticulously scored each nominee to determine the finalists in each category. MNP tabulated the scores and provided the list of finalists to the Chamber.
The committee members will now conduct interviews with each finalist to select the winners of the prestigious Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce and MNP Business Excellence Awards. The FIT Financial Business of the Year, the 16th award, will be chosen from all category winners and revealed at the gala.
The winners will be celebrated at the Business Excellence Awards Gala, taking place on the evening of Thursday, October 24, at Thompson Rivers University. Tickets are available now at kamloopschamber.ca.
Join us in recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of our local businesses!
Quotes:
Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director, Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce
“On behalf of the Chamber, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of all nominees to our local economy, job creation, and community growth. Our deepest thanks go to the dedicated selection committee for their thorough evaluation of the nominations. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors whose support makes these awards possible. Congratulations to all the finalists for this well-deserved recognition; their achievements highlight them as beacons of excellence and inspiration to us all. We look forward to honoring their accomplishments at the awards ceremony in October.”
Jessy Sra, Partner & Business Advisor with MNP
“Each finalist represents the pinnacle of achievement in their respective categories. They have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence that sets them apart. MNP is privileged to play a role in celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of our local business community. Congratulations to all the finalists!”
See the full list of finalists and sponsor below.
Media Contact:
Acacia Pangilinan
Executive Director
Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce
E: acacia@kamloopschamber.ca
P: 778-257-5900
2024 Kamloops & District Chamber & MNP Business Excellence Awards Finalists:
| City of Kamloops Community Service Award |
| Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre |
| Let’s Move Studio |
| The Noble Pig Brewhouse |
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| Andre’s Electronic Experts Retailer of the Year |
| Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre |
| Lyons Landscaping |
| Summit Gourmet Meats |
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| Cutting Edge Consulting Service Provider 1-10 Staff Award |
| Amplify Consulting Inc. |
| GK Sound |
| I.T. ISIN Solutions |
| Our Footprints Eco Store and Refillery |
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| Dearborn Ford Service Provider 11+ Staff Award |
| Horizon Dental |
| Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre |
| Senor Froggy Restaurants |
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| Rocky Mountaineer Environmental Leadership Award |
| Our Footprints Eco Store and Refillery |
| The Noble Pig Brewhouse |
| Thompson Rivers University |
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| New Gold Excellence in Trades Award |
| A Groess Underground |
| Cutting Edge Consulting |
| The Noble Pig Brewhouse |
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| Open Door Group Inclusive Leadership Award |
| Kamloops and District Society for People in Motion |
| Let’s Move Studio |
| Teck Highland Valley Copper |
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| BCLC Innovation Award |
| Digital Convergence |
| Progressive Planet Solutions |
| Riversong Guitars |
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| Trans Mountain Corporation Not for Profit of the Year |
| Day One Treatment Society |
| Hopewell |
| Open Door Group |
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| Community Futures Thompson Country Emerging Business of the Year |
| Collective Business Solutions |
| The Wren |
| Vivacity Technologies |
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| Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Indigenous Business Excellence Award |
| All Nations Trust Company |
| The Lux Loo Portable Restrooms Ltd. |
| The Reach Group |
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| Community Futures Central Interior First Nation Employer of the Year |
| Digital Convergence |
| Maxwell Mechanical |
| Teck Highland Valley Copper |
| The Noble Pig Brewhouse |
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| Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics Young Entrepreneur of the Year |
| Aaron McGowan – Digital Convergence |
| Cecile Tucker – WellMind Counselling |
| Stephanie Simons – MXS Electric Inc. |
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| Venture Kamloops Small Business of the Year |
| Abbott Wealth Management – Harbourfront Wealth Management |
| Amplify Consulting Inc. |
| Summit Gourmet Meats |
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| Abbott Wealth Management – Harbourfront Wealth Management Business Person of the Year |
| Calli Duncan – Far + Wide |
| Maeghan Summers – The Noble Pig Brewhouse |
| Rick Kurzac – Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre |
Business Excellence Awards Sponsors:
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GALA SPONSORS:
- Castanet Kamloops – Attendee Gift and Local Media Sponsor
- Changes Hair Studio – Attendee Gift Sponsor
- Kamloops Innovation – Coat Check Sponsor
- Kamloops Kia – Attendee Gift Sponsor
- President’s Group – Accessibility Sponsor
- RBC Royal Bank – Experience Sponsor
- Straight 8 Barbers Ltd. – Attendee Gift Sponsor
- Vayu Aviation – Grand Prize Draw Sponsor
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