NANAIMO – MAY 5, 2017
2017 BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Nineteen excited businesses and non-profit organizations received top honours at Nanaimo’s 17th Annual Business & Achievement Awards in 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. 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,” according to Kim Smythe, President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce. “Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers for making this ‘Oscar-style event’ a night to remember for so many Nanaimo organizations.”
Best-of-the-best included:
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