The winners of the 琉璃神社 Chamber鈥檚 33rd annual Business Excellence Awards have been announced.

All winners were celebrated in an online ceremony on Thursday evening.

鈥淲e keep saying, 鈥榠t鈥檚 a year like no other鈥欌��, said chamber president Jeffrey Robinson, in his remarks at the gala. 鈥淲e are honoured to be able to continue spotlighting businesses in this year of celebrating resilience 鈥� all the nominated businesses and all the finalists, as well as the winners have shown grit, innovation and a generosity of spirt toward their employees and the community. We鈥檙e proud to be associated with this stellar group which forms the backbone of our social fabric.鈥�

You can view the winners below and video profiles on all the finalists on the chamber鈥檚 .

WINNERS 鈥� BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020

Arts & Entertainment Achievement Award

• Sponsor: Hergott Law
• 琉璃神社 Pride Society

Rising Star Business of the Year Award

• Sponsor: GreenStep Solutions
• Shambhu鈥檚 Spice House Cuisine of India

Marketing Campaign of the Year Award

• Sponsor: Pushor Mitchell LLP
• Okanagan Bucketlist

Social Leadership Award

• Sponsor: Rogers for Business
• Secure-Rite Mobile Storage

Ethics in Business Award

• Sponsor: Better Business Bureau
• Inspire Property Management Ltd.

Not-for-Profit Excellence Award

• Sponsor: Impact Tomorrow Foundation
• The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society

Technology Innovator of the Year Award

• Sponsor: University of BC Okanagan
• Hybrid Elevator Inc.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

• Sponsor: TD Benefits Solutions
• Brandon Panopoulos from TKI Construction Ltd.

Excellence in Tourism Award

• Sponsor: YLW & EIA International Airports
• Big White Ski Resort Ltd

Inclusive Workplace Award

• Sponsor: Crowe Mackay LLP
• Hampton Pools & Landscape

Small Business of the Year Award

• Sponsor: Prospera Credit Union
• portia-ella

Midsize Business of the Year Award

• Sponsor: BDO LLP
• Secure-Rite Mobile Storage

Large Business of the Year Award

• Sponsor: Grant Thornton LLP
• Highstreet Ventures Inc.

Business Leader of the Year

• Laurel Douglas

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