Voting is now open to pick the best businesses and entrepreneurs in the Tri-Cities.
The deadline is next Saturday, Feb. 17, for the public to cast online votes for the finalists in the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards.
Presented by Douglas College, the ceremony takes place on April 27 in The Show Theatre at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam); tickets are on sale for the signature event.
"Our Chamber is so proud to bring together business and community leaders for a premier gala to celebrate outstanding organizations and individuals that demonstrate excellence in business and a passion for the community," said Chamber CEO Leslie Courchesne in a news release.
At the gala, the Chamber will also honour its 2024 member of the year: Shelley Linn of Linn Estate Management.
The public votes will form part of the decisions made by a volunteer Chamber panel.
The 24 finalists, narrowed down from 60 nominations, are:
Business of the Year (1 – 10 Employees)
- Code Ninjas Port Coquitlam
- Olive The Best
- Synthesis Legal Law Corporation Ltd.
Business of the Year (11 – 29 Employees)
- Cassandra Cake Co.
- Dinakis Mediterranean Grill
- Strawberries and Sunshine Wellness Collective
Business of the Year (30+ Employees)
- Creative Transportation Solutions Ltd.
- Lordco Auto Parts
- QMC Metering Solutions
Business Leader of the Year
- Adina Diaconu, Westpro Physiotherapy
- Jamila Askarian, Noura Homes
- Jason Zanatta, Novo Textiles
Young Professional of the Year
- Becca Yu, Citadel Speech and Language Services Inc.
- Patrick Wilson, Peter Kiewit Sons ULC
- Taryn Barker, The Little Butcher
Not-For-Profit of the Year
- Community Integration Services Society
- Coquitlam Foundation
- PLEA Community Services
Community Champion of the Year
- Doughnut Love
- Shohreh Mansourian, Hillcrest and Parkland Players Ltd
- Tracy Price, RBC Wealth Management/YMCA BC Chair
Green Business of the Year
- Live for Tomorrow
- Moment Energy
- SynergyAspen Environmental Inc.
