Kamloops & District Chamber & MNP Announce Business Excellence Awards Finalists!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KAMLOOPS, BC – The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce and MNP are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 39th annual Business Excellence Awards. The Finalists were announced at the 2025 Finalists Announcement, presented by Teck Highland Valley Copper, at a networking celebration at the Kia Lounge in Sandman Centre.
The 2025 awards received over 217 nominations from the public, of which, over 76 unique businesses and organizations were recognized.
Background:
A dedicated Selection Committee of forty-five 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.
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 by the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and our elected liaisons, Kamloops Councillor Kelly Hall, and TKWENEM7ÍPLE7 Nikki Fraser from all of the award winners the night of the gala. Thank you, to Joshua Knaak, the Managing Partner of FIT Financial for being the Business of the Year award sponsor!
The winners will be celebrated at the Business Excellence Awards Gala, taking place on the evening of Thursday, October 23, at Thompson Rivers University. Tickets will be available soon.
Join us in recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of our local businesses!
Quotes:
Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director, Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce
"Each year, the Business Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the incredible businesses and leaders who make Kamloops such a vibrant place to live and work. We’re proud to celebrate this year’s finalists—not only for their success, but for their impact on our community, economy, and workforce. A big thank you to our selection committee for their thoughtful review of the nominations, and to our sponsors whose support brings this program to life. We can’t wait to celebrate these outstanding finalists at the gala in October."
Jessy Sra, Partner & Business Advisor, MNP
"Each finalist has shown strong leadership, clear focus, and a commitment to their business and community. We’re proud to support the Business Excellence Awards and recognize the positive impact these businesses are making. 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
P: 778-257-5900
2025 Kamloops & District Chamber & MNP Business Excellence Awards Finalists:
City of Kamloops Community Service Award
A Groess Underground
Progressive Planet Solutions
Teck Highland Valley Copper
Andre's Electronic Experts / TELUS Retailer of the Year
Far + Wide
Lyons Landscaping Ltd.
Tumbleweed Toys
Cutting Edge Consulting Service Provider 1-10 Staff Award
Abbott Wealth Management / Harbourfront Wealth Management
All Nations Trust Company
Wild Ridge Structures
Dearborn Ford Service Provider 11+ Staff Award
Avanti CPA LLP
Houle Electric Limited
Lyons Landscaping Ltd.
Maxwell Mechanical
Rocky Mountaineer Environmental Leadership Award
A Groess Underground
Teck Highland Valley Copper
New Gold Excellence in Trades Award
A Groess Underground
Progressive Planet Solutions
Teck Highland Valley Copper
Open Door Group Inclusive Leadership Award
Progressive Planet Solutions
SMART Options Inc
Vivacity Technologies
BCLC Innovation Award
Abbott Wealth Management / Harbourfront Wealth Management
Maxwell Mechanical
Vivacity Technologies
Trans Mountain Corporation Not for Profit of the Year
BC Interior Community Foundation
St. John Ambulance
Kamloops Hospice Association
Community Futures Thompson Country Emerging Business of the Year
Fly Fitness Aerial Studio
Hosenbocus & Co. CPA
Uplift Safety
Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Indigenous Business Excellence Award
AEW Limited Partnership
All Nations Trust Company
Authentic Indigenous Seafood Co-Operative
Community Futures Central Interior First Nation Employer of the Year
All Nations Trust Company
Houle Electric Limited
Lyons Landscaping Ltd.
Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Crooked Crown Boutique - Brianna Shelton
Interior Display Services - Nicholas Adams
Sage & Plate - Paige Badminton-Gaylie
Venture Kamloops Small Business of the Year
Abbott Wealth Management / Harbourfront Wealth Management
All Nations Trust Company
Far + Wide
Abbott Wealth Management - Harbourfront Wealth Management Business Person of the Year
Excel Personnel Inc. - Karen Watt
Far + Wide - Calli Duncan
Peters & Company - Tina Peters
Tumbleweed Toys – Vanessa Gammel
FIT Financial Business of the Year Award
Chosen by the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and our elected liaisons, Kamloops Councillor Kelly Hall, and TKWENEM7ÍPLE7 Nikki Fraser from all of the award winners the night of the gala.
Business Excellence Awards Sponsors:
PREMIER SPONSOR:
MNP LLP
PREMIER MEDIA SPONSOR:
Pattison Media
PREMIER PRODUCTION SPONSOR:
GK Sound
PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR
Olsen Imaging
FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENT SPONSOR:
Teck Highland Valley Copper
GALA SPONSORS:
Air Canada - Recognition Sponsor
Rocky Mountaineer - Grand Prize Sponsor
Castanet Kamloops - Attendee Gift Sponsor & Advertising Sponsor
INFOTEL Media - Advertising Sponsor
RBC Royal Bank - Experience Sponsor
FortisBC – Experience Sponsor
Pacific Coastal Air – Grand Prize Sponsor
SilverServers – Support Local Sponsor
MEDIA SPONSORS:
Pattison Media
CFJC Today
98.3 CIFM
B100
Castanet Kamloops