Chamber announces 2024 Business Awards finalists

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

The Chamber’s 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards are an opportunity to appreciate the talent and effort of some of the brightest stars in our business community. An independent panel of prominent business leaders chose the finalists from a wide range of entries. 

“Every year, we have so many deserving businesses. It’s never easy for the judges to narrow down the list to two finalists who represent businesses that have had exceptional years,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said. “By celebrating our finalists’ success, we celebrate all of the exceptional entrepreneurs in Greater Victoria and the hard work and innovation they strive to achieve.”

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

The Award of Distinction recognizes the positive influence the honouree has had 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. 

The Chamber’s 2024 Business Awards Ceremony will be held May 7 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Tickets go on sale March 4 at victoriachamber.ca.
 
2024 Finalists

Business of the Year (1-10 Employees) – sponsored by City of Victoria 
Nature Bee 
The Athlete Centre 
 
Business of the Year (11-39 Employees) – sponsored by Grant Thornton 
Oswego Hotel 
Sheringham Distillery 
 
Business of the Year (40+ Employees) – sponsored by Harbour Air 
Dodd’s Furniture & Mattress 
Kinetic Construction Ltd. 
 
New Business of the Year – Sponsored by BCLC 
BestCoast Outfitters 
Ideas for Impact Sustainability Agency Inc. 
 
Non-Profit of the Year – Sponsored by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island 
Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation 
Threshold Housing Society 
 
Business Person of the Year – Sponsored by Canadian Tire 
Lori & Peter Stofko | Ruffell & Brown Window Covering Centre 
Neetu Kaloti | National Courier Service 
 
Community Builder of the Year – Sponsored by Coast Capital Savings 
Intrepid Theatre 
Pacifica Housing Advisory Association 
 
Emerging Business Person of the Year – Sponsored by Royal Roads University 
Katie Gamble | Nature Bee 
Inderbir Singh | Western Canada Security Corp. 
 
Innovation Award – Sponsored by Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria 
HAVN Saunas 
Open Ocean Robotics 
 
Outstanding Customer Service Award – Sponsored by Innov8 Digital Solutions 
Oak Bay Beach Hotel 
Robinson’s Outdoor Store 
 
Outstanding Workplace of the Year – Sponsored by Worldline 
Peninsula Co-op 
WildPlay Element Parks 
 
Sustainable Business Practices – Sponsored by Camosun College 
Elate Cosmetics 
Huntingdon Manor Hotel & Pendray Inn and Tea House 
 
Chamber Member of the Year – Sponsored by Air Canada 
James Gatsi, CEO, CL Web Developers 
 

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

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. Find out more at victoriachamber.ca.

Media Contact: 
Jim Zeeben, Policy and Strategic Communications
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce 
250 360-3471 | communications@victoriachamber.ca