CONGRATULATIONS TO 2017 WINNERS

NANAIMO – MAY 5, 2017

2017 BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Nineteen excited businesses and non-profit organizations received top honours at Nanaimo’s 17^th 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