They are commercial builders, mobile storage providers, aviation electronics makers, clean cosmetic sellers, car dealers, clothing designers and pride advocates.
They are the finalists who have multiple nominations for the 33rd annual Kelowna Business Excellence Awards.
In a virtual event Wednesday, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce announced 32 finalists in 14 categories.
TKI Construction and Secure-Rite Mobile Storage led the way with three finalists spots each.
Secure-Rite Mobile Storage is also a finalist in three categories, mid-size business of the year, social leadership and ethics in business.” class=”img-responsive” src=”https://news.google.com/files /files/images/Secure-Rite%20Mobile%20Storage(1).jpg”/>
The finalists are:
Large business of the year (51-plus employees)
– Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing
– Current Taxi
– High Street Ventures
Mid-size business of the year (16-50 employees)
– Kelowna Hyundai
– Secure-Rite Mobile Storage
– TKI Construction
Small business of the year (one to 15 employees)
– Portia-Ella
– Twirling Umbrellas
– DEW IT Solutions
Rising Star (less than three years in business)
– Taste Advisor
– You Are Collective
– Shambhu’s Spice House Cuisine of India
Business leaders of the year
– the winner was chosen by the independent judging committee and will be announced at the beginning of November
Young entrepreneur of the year
– Jaclyn Robertson, Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel
– Julie Michaud, Portia Ella
– Brandon Panopoulos, TKI Construction
Excellence in Tourism Award
– Paynter’s Fruit Market
– Big White Ski Resort
– Myra Canyon Ranch
Technology innovator of the year
– Hybrid elevators
– The Valens Company
– Perfit Dental Solutions
Marketing campaign of the year
– Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing
– Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel
– Okanagan bucket list
Ethics in Business Award
– Inspire Property Management
– Secure-Rite Mobile Storage
– TKI Construction
Inclusive Workplace Awards
– Hampton Pools & Landscape
– Mario’s Towing
– Kelowna Pride Society
Social Leadership Award (for profit-making business)
– Kelowna Hyundai
– BalAnce Well-Being Centre
– Secure-Rite Mobile Storage
Not for Profit Excellence Award
– The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society
– Childhood Connections
– BC SPCA
Arts & Entertainment Achievement Award
– Kelowna Pride Society
– Studio9 Independent School of Arts Society
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