Our Partners
Get in touch –
Visit us at 201C – 633 Courtney St. Victoria, BC V8W 1B9 | 250-383-7191
Celebrate local Leaders and Businesses
From start-ups to local legends, each year the awards shine a light on hard-working businesses, business people and community leaders in 13 categories worth celebrating. Finalists are chosen by an independent panel of prominent business leaders who serve as judges.
Please join us in celebrating the work that went into taking these businesses to the next level in their respective categories.
2026 Business Awards Ceremony
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Location: Victoria Conference Centre, Level 1
Governors’ Dinner: 5:30 – 7:00pm
General Reception: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Awards Ceremony: 8:00 – 10:00pm
Post-Ceremony Celebration: 10:00 – 11:00pm
Thank you to our Event Sponsors:
Meet this year’s Finalists
Business of the Year (1-10 Employees)
Sponsored by: Crawford Munroe Thomson
Business of the Year (11-39 Employees)
Sponsored by: Doane Grant Thornton
Business of the Year (40+ Employees)
Sponsored by: Harbour Air
Business Person of the Year
- Julia Huggett | Beehive Wool Shop
- Trina White | The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Sponsored by: Canadian Tire
Chamber Award of Distinction
- Recipient: Sandra Richardson | The Victoria Foundation
Sponsored by: Times Colonist
Chamber Member of the Year
- Recipient: Tony Joe | RE/MAX Sabre Realty Victoria
Sponsored by: Air Canada
Community Builder of the Year
Sponsored by: Mayfair Optometric Clinic
Emerging Business Person of the Year
- Kathryn Pascuzzo | Swank Creative Inc.
- Rebecca Knezacek | Eyefinery Optical Studio
Sponsored by: Royal Roads University
Innovation Award
Sponsored by: Gustavson School of Business
Non-Profit of the Year
Sponsored by: Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Sponsorship Available – Inquire Here
Outstanding Workplace of the Year
Sponsored by: Beacon Community Services
Connect with our Business Community