Chamber announces 2022 Greater Victoria Business Awards winners
The winners, listed below, distinguished themselves across 14 Business Award categories, including outstanding customer service, sustainable business practices, young entrepreneurship and business leadership.
“It was an inspiring evening with more than 300 members of our business community sharing stories of success,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said. “The winners and the finalists have gone above and beyond and everyone in Greater Victoria will benefit from the work done to show the path forward as our region’s economic recovery continues.”
The Chamber’s 2022 Greater Victoria Business Awards shine a light on hard-working businesses, businesspeople and community leaders. Finalists were chosen by an independent panel of prominent business leaders who served as judges.
The Chamber previously announced that Josh Handysides, CAO of Malahat Nation, will receive the Chamber’s Award of Distinction, while Mary Lou Newbold, CEO of Mayfair Optometric Clinic, is The Chamber’s 2022 Member of the Year.
The Award of Distinction is in recognition of the positive influence the honouree has had on the economy, business, and the overall community, signifying the achievement, resourcefulness and determination they have shown. 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 2022 Business Awards were presented at a gala evening on Saturday, May 7 at the Fairmont Empress. An awards show is also being broadcast on CHEK TV at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 8.
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: Big Wheel Burger, BC Ferries, CHEK News, CIBC, Knappett Projects, Mike Geric Construction, MNP, PARC Retirement Living, RBC, Scotiabank, Seaspan Victoria Shipyards, Spinnakers, TELUS Business, and the University of Victoria. Find out more at victoriachamber.ca.
Media Contact:
Jim Zeeben, Communications and Project Manager
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
250 360-3471 | communications@victoriachamber.ca
2022 Greater Victoria Business Awards Finalists and Winners
Business of the Year (1-10 Employees)
- WINNER: Cold Comfort Ice Cream
- FINALIST: 49 Below Ice Cream
Sponsored by: City of Victoria
Business of the Year (11-39 Employees)
- WINNER: Equilibrium Therapeutics
- FINALIST: Brown Bros. Property Management
Sponsored by: Worldline
Business of the Year (40+ Employees)
- WINNER: Monk Office
- FINALIST: Heart Pharmacy Group
Sponsored by: Chard Development
Business Person of the Year
- WINNER: Jill Doucette, Synergy Foundation
- FINALIST: Amar Magon, Aroga Lifestyle Medicine
Sponsored by: Coast Capital Savings
Community Builder
- WINNER: Island Savings (a division of First West Credit Union)
- FINALIST: Aryze
Sponsored by: Canadian Tire
Emerging Business Person of the Year
- WINNER: Megan Johns, The Green Kiss
- FINALIST: Mercy Southam, Eir Mobile Medicine
Sponsored by: Royal Roads University
Innovation
- WINNER: Origen Air
- FINALIST: BinBreeze
Sponsored by: Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
New Business
- WINNER: Working Culture Bread
- FINALIST: Iron & Wood Golf Simulators
Sponsored by: Futurpreneur
Non-Profit of the Year
- WINNER: United Way Southern Vancouver Island
- FINALIST: Beacon Community Services
Sponsored by: Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Outstanding Customer Service
- WINNER: Coastal Heat Pumps
- FINALIST: Luv-A-Rug Services Inc.
Sponsored by: Innov8 Digital Solutions Inc.
Outstanding Workplace of the Year
- WINNER: BC Transit
- FINALIST: Engaged HR
Sponsored by: Ralmax Group of Companies
Sustainable Business Practices
- WINNER: Oak Bay Marine Group
- FINALIST: Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Tours
Sponsored by: Camosun College
Chamber Award of Distinction
- Josh Handysides, Malahat Nation
Sponsored by: Times Colonist
Chamber Member of the Year
- Mary Lou Newbold, Mayfair Optometric Clinic
Sponsored by: Air Canada