Nineteen Nanaimo-based businesses and non-profit organizations received top honours at the 17th annual Business and Achievement Awards at the Port Theatre Thursday night.
“Out of over 125 nominations, 57 finalists were chosen by an independent judging panel and the winners were the top-ranked among those finalists,” said Kim Smyth, president and CEO of the chamber. “Businesses did not have to be chamber members to qualify. This was the largest group of nominees we’ve ever seen and the best-attended awards event we’ve held.”
Micro Business of the Year: NYLA Fresh Thread
Small and Medium Enterprise of the Year: Foley Dog Treat Company Inc.
Major Employer of the Year: Tilray
Restaurant of the Year: Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant
Arts & Culture Business of the Year: Nanaimo Art Gallery
Professional Services Business of the Year: Primal Communications
Planning / Design Firm of the Year: Datum Point Studios
Developer / Builder of the Year: Alair Homes
Technology-Based Business of the Year: Resonance Software
Sustainability Excellence of the Year: Chatwin Engineering – Cowichan Tribes Partnership
Healthcare / Medical Service Business of the Year: Tilray
Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility: Nanaimo Precast Ltd.
Social Enterprise of the Year: Coco Café
Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year: Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
Inclusive Employer of the Year: London Drugs
Automotive Business of the Year: Tim’s Automotive Repair & Used Car Sales
Building Trades Business of the Year: Mazzei Electric
Retailer of the Year: McLean’s Specialty Foods
Young Entrepreneur: Catrina Elliot – Elite Image
For more information, please visit www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca.
