Hundreds of nominees have been narrowed down to 20 finalists for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Business Excellence Awards.
“With a record-breaking amount of nominees, I’m proud to say that the Tri-Cities is growing as a vibrant and thriving business community,” said Michael Hind, the Chamber’s CEO. “These businesses have demonstrated an exemplary record in business and a passion for the Tri-Cities community.”
The finalists in each category are:
• Business of the Year (one to 10 employees): Anytime Fitness Port Coquitlam; Dion Custom Metal Fabrication and Design, Coquitlam; Port Moody Flowers; Shawn Lam Video, PoCo; and Tirecraft Port Coquitlam.
• Business of the Year (11 to 30 employees): Alliance Printing Ltd., Coquitlam; Natu’oil Services Inc., PoCo; and Rocky Point Ice Cream, PoMo.
• Business of the Year (30-plus employees): Altac Services Inc., PoMo; Associated Labels and Packaging, Coquitlam; and Finger Food Studios, PoCo.
• Young Professional of the Year: Chris Chong, Butter Studios, PoMo; Lindsay Viscount, Longevity Graphics, Coquitlam; and Raj Mutti, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Coquitlam.
• Business Leader of the Year: Anita Wilson, Coast Therapy, PoCo; Bradley Leitch, Soccer Express Trading Corp., Coquitlam; and Tom Ramsay, Meridian RV, PoCo.
• Community Spirit Award: Ethical Waste Services, Coquitlam; Jason Jakubec, Lawyers West LLP, Coquitlam; and Phoenix Truck and Crane, Coquitlam.
• Not-for-Profit of the Year: Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society; the Rotary Clubs of the Tri-Cities; and the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living, Coquitlam.
To learn more about the finalists — and even vote on your favourites — visit tricitieschamber.com.
Winners will be announced on Jan. 28 at the chamber’s annual gala at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre. Visit tricitieschamber.com to register.
