Greater Victoria Chamber Announces 2026 Business Awards Finalists

VICTORIA, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the finalists for The Chamber’s 2026 Greater Victoria Business Awards. The awards recognize businesses that are helping drive economic growth and innovation across Greater Victoria at a time when many local companies are navigating economic uncertainty and rising costs.

The finalists, listed below, have demonstrated outstanding achievement across a variety of categories, including exceptional customer service, innovation, young entrepreneurship, and strong business leadership.

The Chamber’s 2026 Greater Victoria Business Awards spotlight dedicated businesses, dynamic professionals, and community leaders across 12 categories. This year’s finalists were selected by a distinguished panel of independent judges from the region’s business community.

“The nominees this year continue to set the standard for resilience and innovation, adapting to new economic realities and championing growth in Greater Victoria,” said John Wilson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. “Every business has faced unique challenges, and these finalists have shown creativity and commitment, helping our region thrive in changing times.”

Ticket sales for the June 11th Awards Ceremony will be announced in two weeks, when the Chamber unveils this year’s recipient for the Award of Distinction.

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“The nominees this year continue to set the standard for resilience and innovation, adapting to new economic realities and championing growth in Greater Victoria,” said John Wilson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. “Every business has faced unique challenges, and these finalists have shown creativity and commitment, helping our region thrive in changing times.”

About Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

Since 1863, The Chamber has served Greater Victoria by working together to build good business and great community for all through advocacy, networking, professional development, and innovative services as changing times require. In 2020, the Chamber Champions initiative added a powerful resource to provide leadership and guidance to our organization. Current Champions are: Acera Insurance, Bank of Montreal, BC Ferries, Berwick Retirement Communities, Camosun College, CHEK, CIBC, City of Victoria, ColdStar Solutions, Edwards Heritage Consulting, H2 Accelerator, Island Savings, Kinetic Construction, Knappett Projects, Maximum Express, PARC Retirement Living, Peninsula Co-op, Roughley Speaking Communications, RBC, Scotiabank, Tecnet, TD Commercial Banking, Times Colonist, University of Victoria, Western Canada Security. Find out more at Victoriachamber.ca.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Corrie Delisle
Senior Director of Government Relations
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce  
250-360-3475    |    govrelations@victoriachamber.ca