Business Excellence Awards Nominees Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KAMLOOPS, BC — The nomination period for the 36th Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by MNP wrapped up on May 30. 106 unique businesses were nominated in 15 diverse award categories, up from 95 businesses the year prior. The nominees gathered today in-person at Moccasin Square Gardens for a networking breakfast to celebrate their achievement.
 

Jessy Sra, Partner at MNP notes that, “for over three decades the Business Excellence Awards have been recognizing the best of Kamloops’ business community. MNP is proud to support these awards and celebrate the success and resilience of hardworking businesses,entrepreneurs and non-profits. On behalf of MNP, I want to congratulate all of the nominees, finalists and winners of this year’s awards.” 

Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director, adds that “from small retailers to mining, we have a diverse group of nominees this year, which is exciting to see. We are thrilled that as we work towards economic recovery that we can take a moment to celebrate businesses that power our region” 

What’s next? Qualified nominations will be handed over to an independent selection committee, comprised of over 30 business community members to determine who will be moving on to compete for a Business Excellence Award trophy. The finalist's announcement will take place on July 21, 2022, at the Paramount Theatre.  

See below for a complete list of nominees and event sponsors. 

Media Contact:  

Acacia Pangilinan  

Executive Director  

Kamloops Chamber of Commerce  

E: acacia@kamloopschamber.ca 

P: 778-257-5900

Abbott Wealth Management - Harbourfront Wealth Management Business Person of the Year  

• Aleece Laird, Amplify Consulting  

• Anthony Salituro, Jardines Domain  

• Debora DeLyzer, People in Motion  

• Greg Klohn, GK Sound  

• Jared Summers, The Noble Pig  

• Joshua Knaak, ARPA Investments  

• Maury Hik, Art Knapp  

• Merel Vissers, Friendly Composting Inc.  

• Ryan Schmalz, Mountain High Pizza  

• Ron Fawcett, The Kelson Group  

Andre's Electronic Experts Retailer of the Year  

• Canadian Tire  

• Far & Wide  

• Jardine's Domain  

• Oak and Aether  

• Tumbleweed Toys

BCLC Innovation Award  

• Adroit Technologies Ltd.  

• Alchemy Brewing  

• Armoured Labs (B-Bag Invention)  

• Fresh Inc.  

• Jaxsen-Pacific Marine and Motorsport  

• Kamloops Powder Coatings  

• Teck Highland Valley Copper  

• We Are One Composites  

Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics Young Entrepreneur of the Year  

• Alex O'Daly, Aspect Film Works  

• Sean Bulman, Bulman Designs  

• Brianne McDaniel & Calli Duncan, Far & Wide  

• Greg Klohn, GK Sound  

• Jul Morken, JUL Construction Ltd.  

• Jesse Kallman, Tint Ninjas  

• Tim Woodward, Woodward Cider Co.  

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Excellence in Trades Award  

• A & T Project Developments Inc.  

• JUL Construction  

• Klein Homes  

• NextGen Electrical Services Ltd.  

• Raven Drywall and Paint  

• Teck Highland Valley Copper  

• Weymac Electric  

Community Futures of Central Interior First Nations Employer of the Year  

• 5Bean Brewbar & Café  

• Abbott Wealth Management - Harbourfront Wealth Management  

• Best Western Plus Kamloops Hotel  

• Natural Smiles Denture Clinic  

• The Noble Pig  

City of Kamloops Community Service Award  

• A Groess Underground  

• ARPA Investments  

• Blackwell Dairy  

• Canco Gas Staton on Tranquille Road  

• No Limits Fitness & Hot Yoga  

• People in Motion

Community Futures Thompson Country Emerging Business of the Year  

• Alchemy Brewing  

• Arc Technologies  

• Askem Productions  

• Avid ActionCOACH Business Coaching  

• BOOM Business Solutions  

• CareerFirsts  

• Casting Loops Fly & Tackle  

• Cona Floor Coatings & Home Services  

• Crooked Crown Gift Boutique  

• Eat Clean Kamloops  

• Friendly Composting Inc.  

• Honey Bee Beauty Bar  

• LMB Designs  

• Pepper - Your Badass Business BFF Inc.  

• Plan A British Columbia  

• River City Limo  

• Saxby  

• Sheshootsstreet Photography  

• The Fluxx Vintage Apparel Co  

• TLC for pets  

• Walk Star  

• Wiggle Pups Doggy Daycare  

• Wild Birds Unlimited  

Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce Service Provider 1 - 10 Staff Award  

• ARPA Investments  

• Askem Productions  

• Askem Talent  

• Blackwell Dairy  

• Brazilan Dog Guru Facility  

• Fit Financial  

• Frank Luca  

• Instinct Adornment  

• Interior Naturopathic & Wellness  

• Maurya's Fine Indian Cuisine  

• Natural Smiles Denture Clinic  

• Oak and Aether  

• Red Collar Brewing Co  

• Salty Fig Catering  

• Sugar and Spice Beauty Bar  

• Vertical Café  
   

Kamloops This Week Service Provider 11+ Staff Award

• A & T Project Developments Inc.  

• Bright Eye Brewing  

• Changes Hair Studio  

• Forward Law LLP  

• Kelson Group  

• NextGen Electrical Services Ltd.  

• Plan A British Columbia  

• Sun Peaks Grand Hotel  

• The Noble Pig Brewhouse  

• Wells Gray Tours

Open Door Group Inclusive Leadership Award

• ARPA Investments  

• Avid ActionCOACH Business Coaching  

• BCLC  

• Far & Wide  

• Let's Move Studio  

• People In Motion  

• Pepper – Your Badass Business BFF Inc.  

• Tumbleweed Toys

Rocky Mountaineer Environmental Leadership Award  

• A Groess Underground  

• Arwen's Apparel  

• Best Western Plus Kamloops Hotel  

• BlueGreen Architecture  

• Jaxsen-Pacific Marine and Motorsport  

• Kamloops Food Policy Council  

• Monte Creek Winery  

• Progressive Planet Solutions  

• The Mustard Seed Kamloops