A group of 80 businesses has been narrowed down to 21.
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce (TCCC) has unveiled the finalists for its 2023 business excellence awards from a combined 100 nominations.
Of the shortlisted establishments and non-profits, three will have more than one chance at raising some crystal at the annual gala this spring.
This includes Bump Physio and Co. (Port Moody), Natu'oil Services Inc. (Port Coquitlam) and Spotlight Events (Port Coquitlam) — all of which are finalists for two of the eight categories.
"Our Chamber takes pride in bringing together business and community leaders for a premier gala to celebrate and recognize outstanding organizations and individuals that demonstrate excellence in business and a passion for the community," said TCCC CEO Leslie Courchesne in an earlier release.
More than 1,000 organizations across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra are represented by the Chamber.
Now, the TCCC is asking the public to help select the winners online this year, with a deadline of Feb. 17 at noon.
The 2023 business excellence awards gala is set for April 29 at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam (2080 United Blvd.).
For more information about the honours, you can visit the TCCC's website.
Categories and nominees
Business of the Year (1-10 employees)
2022 winner: Squish Juicery
- Jamila's Kitchen and Grill
- Spotlight Events
- The Fountainhead Network
Business of the Year (11-29 employees)
2022 winner: Strive Health and Performance
- Bump Physio and Co.
- Hillcrest and Parkland Players Ltd.
- Manhas Health Co.
Business of the Year (30+ employees)
2022 winner: Big Hearts Home Care
- Metro Motors
- Moody Ales and Co.
- Tru Earth Environmental Products Inc.
Community Builder of the Year
2022 winner: Kirmac Collison and Automotive Collision Systems
- Aultrust Financial Ltd.
- Excel Martial Arts Coquitlam
- Tri-Cities Community TV
Not-For-Profit of the Year
2022 winner: Community Ventures Society
- Access Youth Outreach Services
- Rotary Club of Port Moody
- The Peoples Pantry Recovery Society
Business Leader of the Year
2022 winner: Kyle O'Genski, Patina Brewing Co.
- Hema Bhatt, Natu'oil Services Inc.
- Lacey Forsyth, Bump Physio and Co.
- Yvette Cuthbert, Rocky Point Ice Cream
Young Professional of the Year
2022 winner: Paul Choi, Juris Notary
- Becca Yu, Citadel Speech and Language Services Inc.
- Chloe Goodison, NaloxHome
- Paige Petriw, Spotlight Events
Green Business of the Year
2022 winner: Tru Earth Environmental Products Inc.
- Ethical Waste Services
- Natu'oil Services
- SynergyAspen Environmental Inc.
