Chamber Member of the Year goes above and beyond for community

VICTORIA, B.C. – Tony Joe has been named Chamber Member of the Year for 2026 by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.

Tony has been a licensed real estate agent in British Columbia since 1991 and operates The PRIME Real Estate Team, a small but highly productive group that is one of Vancouver Island’s top-producing teams and regularly ranked in the top 50 in RE/MAX Western Canada. He is broker owner partner at RE/MAX Sabre Realty Victoria.

“This is an unexpected and wonderful honour bestowed by The Chamber,” Joe said, after learning he had been named Member of the Year. “I’m truly flattered and so grateful for the work the Chamber does for business in Greater Victoria, and I look forward to continuing to help build good business and great community for all.”

RE/MAX Sabre Realty Victoria has been a Chamber member since 2022, though Joe has been actively engaged with The Chamber for many years through his work in real estate.

Joe currently serves on The Chamber’s Public Policy and Advocacy committee and is focused on the revitalization of Victoria’s downtown. He even relocated his brokerage to the Inner Harbour to support the area.

The Chamber Member of the Year award recognizes an individual who has served as a volunteer at The Chamber, has taken an active role with the board or committees, fosters relationships with the community and advocates on behalf of business.

Chamber CEO John Wilson said Joe has a deep connection with businesses in our region.

“Tony is a consummate professional and someone who goes above and beyond to give back to the community. For The Chamber, he’s an important voice whose insight helps us better understand the challenges facing business,” Wilson said. “Tony is a great representative of Greater Victoria’s business community. He’s a familiar face at many of our events and we’re proud to recognize him as Chamber Member of the Year for 2026.”

The recipient of The Chamber’s Award of Distinction, which honours a Chamber member for outstanding leadership and innovation, will be announced in the weeks ahead. The award recognizes individuals who inspire others and help Greater Victoria’s economy become more resilient.

You can show some love by nominating a business or business leader for the 2026 Greater Victoria Business Awards. Nominations for the 12 other categories are open now until Jan. 31. From innovation to sustainability to being an outstanding workplace, nominating a business you love, own or work for is fast and easy. For more information, go to victoriachamber.ca/business-awards.

 

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, BC Ferries, Berwick Retirement Communities, Camosun College, CHEK, CIBC, City of Victoria, ColdStar Solutions, Edwards Heritage Consulting, H2 Accelerator, Kinetic Construction, Knappett Projects, Maximum Express, PARC Retirement Living, Peninsula Co-op, Roughly Speaking Communications, RBC, Scotiabank, Tecnet, TD Commercial Banking, Times Colonist, University of Victoria and Western Canada Security. Find out more at: victoriachamber.ca.

 

Media Contact: 
Jim Zeeben, Communications Director
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
communications@victoriachamber.ca