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VICTORIA, BC – The 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards were presented Tuesday, May 7, in front of an audience of 400 at the Lecture Theatre in the Victoria Conference Centre.

“It was an exhilarating celebration, and an exciting opportunity to shine the spotlight on Greater Victoria’s business community,” said Chamber CEO Bruce Williams. “When we showcase the finalists, there is always so much emotion in the room. I encourage everyone to check out their inspiring videos, which are available on our website and our social media channels.”

The recipients, listed below, distinguished themselves across 14 Business Award categories, including outstanding customer service, sustainable business practices, emerging businessperson and innovation.

An independent panel of prominent business leaders chose the finalists from a wide range of entries.

The Chamber previously announced Erinn Pinkerton as the recipient of The Chamber’s 2024 Award of Distinction, while James Gatsi is The Chamber’s 2024 Member of the Year.

The Award of Distinction recognizes the positive influence the honouree has on the economy, businesses and the overall community, signifying achievement, resourcefulness and determination. The Chamber Member of the Year award recognizes an engaged, passionate, and committed individual who has taken an active role with the Chamber Board or a committee, fosters relationships with the community and advocates on behalf of business.

Photos of The Chamber’s 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards will be here: Chamber Event Photos

2024 Award Recipients and Finalists

Business of the Year (1-10 Employees) – sponsored by City of Victoria
Nature Bee – Recipient
The Athlete Centre

Business of the Year (11-39 Employees) – sponsored by Grant Thornton
Oswego Hotel – Recipient
Sheringham Distillery

Business of the Year (40+ Employees) – sponsored by Harbour Air
Kinetic Construction Ltd. – Recipient
Dodd’s Furniture & Mattress

New Business of the Year – Sponsored by BCLC
Ideas for Impact Sustainability Agency Inc. – Recipient
BestCoast Outfitters

Non-Profit of the Year – Sponsored by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Threshold Housing Society – Recipient
Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation

Business Person of the Year – Sponsored by Canadian Tire
Neetu Kaloti | National Courier Service – Recipient
Lori & Peter Stofko | Ruffell & Brown Window Covering Centre

Community Builder of the Year – Sponsored by Coast Capital Savings
Intrepid Theatre – Recipient
Pacifica Housing Advisory Association

Emerging Business Person of the Year – Sponsored by Royal Roads University
Katie Gamble | Nature Bee – Recipient
Inderbir Singh | Western Canada Security Corp.

Innovation Award – Sponsored by Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
Open Ocean Robotics – Recipient
HAVN Saunas

Outstanding Customer Service Award – Sponsored by Innov8 Digital Solutions
Oak Bay Beach Hotel – Recipient
Robinson’s Outdoor Store

Outstanding Workplace of the Year – Sponsored by Worldline
Peninsula Co-op – Recipient
WildPlay Element Parks

Sustainable Business Practices – Sponsored by Camosun College
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites & Pendray Inn and Tea House – Recipient
Elate Cosmetics

Chamber Member of the Year – Sponsored by Air Canada
James Gatsi, CEO, CL Web Developers | Business Development Manager, TecNet Canada Inc.

Chamber Award of Distinction – Sponsored by Times Colonist
Erinn Pinkerton, President & CEO, BC Transit