A record breaking 730+ nominations were received from the public!
Kamloops, BC – June 14, 2024 – The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 38th annual Business Excellence Awards, proudly presented by MNP LLP. This year, we are celebrating a record-breaking achievement with over 730 nominations from the public, recognizing over 130 unique businesses in the Kamloops region.
Among these outstanding nominations, the Chamber received over 80 nominations for both the Emerging Business of the Year Award and the Business Person of the Year Award. The Chamber is also excited to announce that we received over 100 nominations for the Small Business of the Year Award. This extraordinary level of community engagement highlights the vibrant and dynamic business landscape in Kamloops.
“We are incredibly inspired by the overwhelming response from our community. The record number of nominations is a testament to the dedication, innovation, and resilience of our local businesses. It is an honor to celebrate their achievements and to recognize the significant contributions they make to our region. Congratulations to all the nominees—you are the heartbeat of the Kamloops region, and we are proud to shine a spotlight on your success.” Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director of the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce.
“The Business Excellence Awards remind us of the power of collaboration and community. Behind every successful business is a team of dedicated individuals, partners, and supporters who work tirelessly to turn dreams into reality. It is this sense of unity and shared purpose that truly sets our business community apart.” Jessy Sra, CPA, CA, Partner and Business Advisor with MNP, Premier Sponsor of the Business Excellence Awards.
The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate these exceptional businesses. The Chamber hosted a nominee celebration on June 14 at Moccasin Square Garden. On Thursday, July 25, all Finalists will be announced at the Finalists Announcement presented by Digital Convergence. Winners will be announced at the Business Excellence Awards Gala on Thursday, October 24.
Please see below for the list of nominees.
For more information, please contact:
Available Monday, June 17 onward
Acacia Pangilinan
Executive Director
Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce
P: 778-257-5900
E: acacia@kamloopschamber.ca
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About the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce: The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce represents over 700 businesses and organizations and is dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and advocating for business in the Kamloops region. We advocate for a vibrant and prosperous business community, fostering a collaborative environment that drives economic growth and success.
About MNP LLP: MNP LLP is a leading national accounting, tax, and business consulting firm in Canada. With a deep commitment to serving the communities where we live and work, MNP LLP is proud to support the Kamloops business community through initiatives like the Business Excellence Awards.
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2024 Nominees. Note – as these nominations came in from the public, not all are eligible for the awards they are nominated for:
Business Person of the Year presented by Abbott Wealth Management – Harbourfront Wealth Management:
- Blair Kaplan-Venables – Blair Kaplan Communications
- Brice Fraser – Brice’s Bobcat Services
- Wade Gillespie – Complete Floors Ltd
- Briar Beers – Cutting Edge Consulting Inc.
- Justin Grover – Dearborn Ford
- Bryan Pilbeam – Delta Hotels
- Christine Grouhel – Fence N’ More Supplies
- Jason Haller – Grasslands Organics
- Dr. Cindy Nagel – Horizon Dental Clinic
- Shawna Simpson – In the Wild Picnics
- Trista Ford – Innovation Denture Center
- Rick Kurzac – Kamloops Home Hardware
- Lisa Robitaille – Kamloops Seniors Village
- Alexa Ford – Lavish AF Studio
- Shalen Curle – Let’s Move Studio
- Rebecca Price-Baechle – Logjam Coffee
- Colin Lyons – Lyons landscaping
- Karina Yetman – Maxwell Mechanical
- Dawn McGrath – MC2 Management Ltd
- Robby Jaroudi – Natural Smiles Dental Clinic
- Bobbe Lyall – Ohana Deli & Market
- Deborah Delyzer – People in Motion
- Stephen Harpur – Progressive Planet
- Richelle Stark – Saddle n’ Spurs
- Robert Stodola – Senor Froggy Restaurants Inc.
- Shauna Bymoen – Shauna Bymoen Personal Real Estate Corporation
- Amanda Hall – Soul Stones
- Stephen Orteza – St. John Ambulance
- Fava – Straight 8 Barbers
- Shannon Mitchell – Studio x.
- Tianda Ford – TC Unlimited Financial Solutions
- Maeghan Summers – The Noble Pig Brewhouse
- Kevin Dyck – The Printing Place
- Cal Bagshaw – Tk̓emlúps Petro Canada and Car Wash
- Jenny Gayfer – Top 40 Woodworks
- Amir Soleimani – Tree Track Intelligence Inc.
- Sally Martin – Valid Dreams Foundation
- Roland Neave – Wells Gray Tours
- Rob Lemire – Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services
- Roberta Nechvatal – Xpress Chef Kamloops
Community Service Award presented by the City of Kamloops:
- Be Our Guest Events & Decor
- Lee’s Music / Riversong Guitars
- Senor Froggy Restaurants Inc.
- TC Unlimited Financial Solutions
Emerging Business of the Year presented by Community Futures Thompson Country:
- Butterfly Effect Communications
- Collective Business Solutions
- Electric Avenue Contracting ltd
- Eunoia Skin Care & Laser Spa
- Fallsway Marketing and Media
- Fly Fitness Aerial Studio
- Innovation Denture Center
- Statera Therapeutic Solutions
- The Thompson Hotel and Conference Centre
- Tree Track Intelligence Inc.
Employer of the Year presented by Community Futures Central Interior First Nation:
- Statera Therapeutic Solutions
- Wamaco Distributors Ltd. DBA Rootze by Wamaco
Environmental Leadership Award presented by Rocky Mountaineer:
- Forest Enhancement Society of BC
- Our Footprints Eco Store and Refillery
- Splatsin Development Corporation
- Thompson Rivers University (Sustainability Office)
- Tree Track Intelligence Inc.
Excellence in Trades Award presented by New Gold:
- Brittany Gault – Comb & Curl Hair Co.
- Cutting Edge Consulting Inc.
- Electric Avenue Contracting ltd
- Innovation Denture Center
- Top Down Enterprises Inc.
Inclusive Leadership Award presented by Open Door Group:
- Cutting Edge Consulting Inc.
Indigenous Business Excellence Awards presented by Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc:
- All Nations Trust Company
- Electric Avenue Contracting ltd
- Second Pass Forestry Ltd.
- Splatsin Development Corporation
- Tk̓emlúps Petro Canada and Car Wash
Innovation Award presented by BCLC:
- Abbott Wealth Management Inc.
- Fallsway Marketing and Media
- Gold Business Technologies
- Innovation Denture Center
- Lee’s Music / Riversong Guitars
- Tree Track Intelligence Inc.
Not For Profit of the Year presented by Trans Mountain Corporation:
- Kamloops Ambassador Society
- Kamloops Tennis Association
Retailer of the Year presented by Andre’s Electronic Experts:
- Our Footprints Eco Store and Refillery
- The Truth Skate & Snow Kamloops
- Wamaco Distributors Ltd. DBA Rootze by Wamaco
Service Provider 1 – 10 Staff Award presented by Cutting Edge Consulting:
- Be Our Guest Events & Decor
- Clear Security Solutions Inc
- Electric Avenue Contracting ltd
- Fallsway Marketing and Media
- Innovation Denture Center
- Natural Smiles Denture Clinics
- Second Pass Forestry Ltd.
- TC Unlimited Financial Solutions
- Top Down Enterprises Inc.
- Underwraps Advertising Solutions
- Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services
Service Provider 11+ Staff Award presented by Dearborn Ford:
- Abbott Wealth Management Inc.
- Cutting Edge Consulting Inc.
- Gold Business Technologies
- Senor Froggy Restaurants Inc.
- The Fun Factor Fun Center
Small Business of the Year presented by Venture Kamloops:
- Abbott Wealth Management Inc.
- Blair Kaplan Communications
- Brices Bobcat Services Ltd
- Clear Security Solutions Inc
- Electric Avenue Contracting ltd
- Fallsway Marketing and Media
- Innovation Denture Center
- Natural Smiles Dental Clinic
- Our Footprints Eco Store and Refillery
- Rainshadow Irrigation and Landscaping
- Second Pass Forestry Ltd.
- Shauna Bymoen Personal Real Estate Corporation
- TC Unlimited Financial Solutions
- Top Down Enterprises Inc.
- Tree Track Intelligence Inc.
- Underwraps Advertising Solutions
- Wamaco Distributors Ltd. DBA Rootze by Wamaco
- Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services
Young Entrepreneur of the Year presented by Bob Gaglardi School of Business & Economics:
- Tyler Armstrong – Be Strong with Armstrong
- Brittany Gault – Brittany Gault – Comb & Curl Hair Co.
- Brynn Hill – Brynn’s Bakery
- Tatiana Sumina – Calibri Cleaning
- Brianna Shelton – Crooked Crown
- Aaron McGowan – Digital Convergence
- Andrew Giese – Electric Avenue Contracting ltd
- Alex Beckett – Fallsway Marketing and Media
- Carolanne Kreiser – Fly Fitness Aerial Studio
- Sage Nolin – Get Tipsy Beauty Bar
- Sarah Shields – Happy Occasions Kamloops
- Shawna Simpson – In the Wild Picnics
- Trista Ford – Innovation Denture Center
- Alexa Ford – Lavish AF Studio
- Shalen Curle – Let’s Move Studio
- Stephanie Simons – MXS Electric Inc
- Gabriel Regalado – Prevail Painting
- Richelle Stark – Saddle n’ Spurs
- Nikki Plassman – She Designs
- Lindsay McRae – Statera Therapeutic Solutions
- Shannon Mitchell – Studio x.
- Stephanie Whyte – Sugar and Spice
- Tianda Ford – TC Unlimited Financial Solutions
- Sally Martin – Valid Dreams Foundation
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
- President’s Group – Accessibility Sponsor
- RBC Royal Bank – Experience Sponsor
- Straight 8 Barbers Ltd. – Attendee Gift Sponsor