More than 200 people were in the Ballroom at the Coast Capri Hotel Thursday afternoon to hear the announcement the Kelowna business community has been waiting for.
Three finalists have been named for each of the 12 categories of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Business Excellence Awards and will advance to the final stage of the jury.
The winners will be announced at the 32nd Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala and Ceremony at the Delta Grand Hotel on November 1st. Gala tickets are available on the Kelowna Chamber website.
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The list of finalists in each category is as follows:
Rising Star Business of the Year (less than 3 years)
- Cannary Packaging Inc.
- Parke Pacific Projects Ltd.
- Thick as thieves entertainment
Micro company of the year (1-3 employees)
- Serviss asset management
- Sherpa Group Events Inc.
- Gallery fashion
Small Business of the Year (4-15 Employees)
- Hampton Pools and Countryside
- Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm
- The Peacock Sheridan Group
Medium-sized company of the year (16-50 employees)
- Blair plumbing, heating and air conditioning
- Hergott Law
- SweetLegs Clothing Inc.
Large Company of the Year (51+ Employees)
- Boyd car body and glass
- Valens GroWorks Corporation
- Vitalis extraction technology
Young entrepreneur of the year (under 40 years of age)
- Cassidy deVeer from 3rd Generation Homes Ltd.
- Tyler Robson of Valens GroWorks Corporation
- Ranjit Takher from Evergreen Building Maintenance Inc.
Non-Profit Excellence Award
- BC SPCA – Kelowna Office
- Central Okanagan Community Food Bank
- Society of Hope
Social Leadership Award (for-profit-business)
- Boyd car body and glass
- Coast Capital Savings, Kelowna Office
- Kot Auto Group
Marketing campaign of the year
- Predator Ridge Resort
- Sayvee Creative Inc.
- Valens GroWorks Corporation
Award for arts and entertainment achievements
- Kelowna Museums Society
- Kelowna Pride Society
- Studio9 Independent School of Arts Society
Technology Innovator of the Year
- Agents of Discovery
- Hybrid Elevator Inc.
- Perfit Dental Solutions Inc.
Award for excellence in tourism
- Kelowna Concierge
- Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm
- Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
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