Community Builder of the Year

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AWARD SPONSORED BY

Kendall Gross

President, Island Savings

Island Savings

Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, has been a cornerstone of Vancouver Island since 1951. Renowned for its community-focused approach, Island Savings offers a comprehensive range of banking and investment services tailored to meet the evolving needs of its personal and business members. As a financial co-operative, Island Savings stands out for its commitment to local businesses and community organizations, investing in initiatives that foster economic growth and social well-being through its Community Investment Fund and the First West Foundation. Island Savings’ innovative financial solutions, exceptional customer service, and dedicated team of professionals reflect its dedication to enhancing the financial health and prosperity of the communities it serves.

Ron Rice

Executive Director, Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Victoria Native Friendship Centre

The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) is a non-profit Indigenous-led organization located on Southern Vancouver Island. Since 1969, the VNFC has been mandated to encourage and promote the well-being of urban Indigenous people by strengthening individuals, families, and community. The Centre is a vital resource for urban Indigenous people, providing a sense of wellness and belonging. A dedicated staff of 190 people provide 75+ unique programs and services to the 20,000 urban Indigenous people in the Capital Regional District (CRD), as well as supporting 4,500 on-reserve citizens in the 10 local Nations. The VNFC actively fosters community connections and partnerships, providing inclusive programming, events, and initiatives to create better understanding and connection between Indigenous and non-Indigenous community.

Chamber Member of the Year Award of Distinction Business of the Year (1-10 employees) Business of the Year (11-39 employees) Business of the Year (40+ employees) New business of the year Non-Profit of the Year Business Person of the Year Community Builder of the Year Emerging Business Person of the Year Innovation Award Outstanding Customer Service Award Outstanding Workplace of the Year Sustainable Business Practices

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2025 Awards Ceremony

Join us for an evening of celebration at the 2025 Business Awards Ceremony. The event provides an opportunity to learn more about the fantastic businesses contributing to the vibrancy of our community and celebrate the finalists for their achievements. The evening includes a general reception for all guests with light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, the awards ceremony taking place in the Victoria Conference Centre Theatre, and a post-ceremony celebration where we can congratulate and network with all of the finalists and award recipients. This will be a spectacular night of networking, entertainment and celebration honouring our finalists and all Chamber members efforts towards building good business and great community for all. Check out the photos from the 2024 Ceremony

Event Schedule – June 4, 2025

7:30 – 8:30pm VIP & General Receptions
8:30 – 10:00am Awards Ceremony
10:00 – 11:00pm Post-Ceremony Celebration

Location

Victoria Conference Centre – Level 1

Tickets

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To celebrate the many years of Business Award winners and finalists, simply pick a year: 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | prior to 2020

All Business Award winners can easily be spotted in our online Membership Directory listing by their Business Awards icon. We invite you to find out first hand why they are indeed winners.