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SUMMARY:2023 Nanaimo Business Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize 'leaders and achievers' in the 23rd annual celebration. The awards presentation will be LIVE at the VICC Saturday\, May 13th\, 2023! This event honours individuals\, businesses\, and non-profit organizations that have contributed to the fabric and growth of the Nanaimo community.\n\n \n\n\n\nCELEBRATE on Saturday\, May 13th 2023\n \n\n\n\nNanaimo Business Award Categories:\n\n \n\n1. Retailer\n\nSponsored by: Downtown Nanaimo Business Association DNBA\n\n\n	This award is given to a business that offers excellence in retail through presentation of a unique concept\, an intriguing environment\, unique products and/or services and consistent delivery of high-value service.\n\nFinalists- Flying Fish\n\n                     Island-ish\n\n                     Purple Cactus Lingerie\n\n                     Red Shelf\n\n                     Snip and Stitch\n2. Food & Beverage\n\nSponsored by: Nanaimo Hospitality Association\n\n\n	The Food & Beverage award recognizes hospitality businesses that consistently demonstrate excellence in food service\, quality\, and presentation. Customers feel special and staff feel safe and supported.\n\nFinalists- Gabriel's Cafe\n\n                     Luna\n\n                     Melange\n\n                     Nori Japanese Restaurant\n\n                     Red's Bakery\n3. Health & Wellness\n\nSponsored by: Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation \n\n\n	The Health & Wellness award goes to a favourite clinic that seems to always go above and beyond. Such as an alternative health care provider\, pharmaceutical\, natural/homeopath\, RMT\, physio\, or chiropractor with service second to none!\n\nFinalists- Gillian Goertzen/Super You\n\n                     Island Optimal\n\n                     Long Lake Chiropractic\n\n                     Mood Cannabis\n\n                     Three Cedars Wellness Collective\n\n\n\n4. Personal & Aesthetic Services\n\nSponsored by: Turley's\n\n\n	The Personal & Aesthetic Services award includes anything that makes you look and feel good. This award reflects spas\, hair stylists\, nail technicians\, personal trainers\, tailors\, estheticians\, make-up artists etc.\n\nFinalists- Aura Hair Boutique\n\n                     Breze Salon\n\n                     Four Crows Barbershop\n\n                     Foxy Box\n\n                     Kiyo salon\n\n5. Creative Services\n\nSponsored by: Alpha\n\n\n	The Creative Services award recognizes digital creative services such as graphic designers\, photographers\, videographers\, web designers\, social media influencers. And the Arts in the form of dance\, theatre\, drawing\, clay\, painting etc.  and anything else in this field that fits!\n\nFinalists- Barbara Anne Photography\n\n                     Black Cat Studios\n\n                     Elite Image Photography\n\n                     Harbour Dance Studio\n\n                     Spotlight Academy\n\n\n\n6. Financial Services\n\nSponsored by: Vancouver Island Conference Centre\n\n\n	This award is for businesses in banking\, finance\, investment\, accounting\, insurance\, consulting\, or other professional services\, whom will be recognized for their product and service range\, industry knowledge\, and expertise.\n\n\nFinalists- CIBC\n\n                    Coastal Community Credit Union\n\n                    HUB International\n\n                    Island Savings\n\n                    RBC Woodgrove\n\n\n\n 7. Property Developers\n\nSponsored by: City of Nanaimo\n\n\n	This award goes to a diverse selection Property developers\, designers\, and builders. These unsung heroes\, enable the Nanaimo community to grow and prosper.\n\nFinalists - Alair Homes\n\n                     B.Gallant Homes\n\n                     Dogwood Mountain Homes\n\n                     Island Red Cedar\n\n                     Saywell Construction\n\n\n\n8. Family First Award  \n\nSponsored by: Coast Capital Savings Credit Union\n\nHonours a business that: \n\n\n	Creates a culture that supports work/life balance. \n	Demonstrates support and care for employee's parental needs such as job sharing\, option to work from home or flexibility when family matters arise. \n	Staff and owners demonstrate an inclusive attitude towards families with young children for both employees and customers\n	Provides assistance and support to employees with aging seniors. \n\nFinalists- BGC Central Vancouver Island\n\n                     Child Development Centre\n\n                     Children's Health Foundation\n\n                     Eden Gardens\n\n                     Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation\n\n\n\n9. Young Entrepreneur\n\nSponsored by: Coastal Community Credit Union\n\n\n	If you are under 40   this award is for you! Young entrepreneurs have what it takes to make it in business   a good idea\, vision\, and understanding of their marketplace and the unique qualities of a successful business operator   passion\, drive\, energy\, and creativity.\n\n\nFinalists- Black Cat Studios\n\n                     Ironworks Cafe and Creperie\n\n                     Maid It by Tori\n\n                     Sarah Bowman Photography\n\n                     VI Sanctuary\n  10. Micro & Home-Based Business\n\nSponsored by: Canadian Home Builders\n\n\n	This award recognizes businesses with up to 10 employees. This includes startups\, entrepreneurs\, and businesses who've entered into this business movement. \n\nFinalists- Coastal Boards and Bites\n\n                     Cold Front Gelato\n\n                     Little Tree Garden Centre\n\n                     Nanaimo Buyer's Club\n\n                     Tipsy Avocado\n\n\n\n11. Small & Medium Business: 11 - 99 Employees \n\nSponsored by: Grant Thornton LLP\n\n\n	Small & Medium Enterprise targets businesses with 11-99 employees. This award gives recognition of businesses with a vision and demonstrated capacity for sustainable growth\, engagement in innovative practices\, demonstrating outstanding performance in their field.\n\nFinalists- Black Cat Studios\n\n                     Island-ish\n\n                     Nanaimo Bakery\n\n                     Norm's Plumbing and Heating\n\n                     Mood Cannabis\n\n\n\n12. Major Employer -- 100+ Employees\n\nSponsored by: Scotiabank\n\n\n	This award recognizes a company in any industry for excellence as a business who engages in innovative practices\, is outstanding as a pioneer in their field and are focused on positively impacting the community through more than their workforce weight. These business show promise for growth and increased positive stimulus as a community economic driver.\n\nFinalists- Coastal Community Credit Union\n\n                     Costco\n\n                     Eden Gardens\n\n                     Island Crisis Care\n\n                     VIU\n\n 13. Community Builder of the Year\n\n Sponsored by: Megson FitzPatrick Insurance Services\n\n\n	The Community Builder of the Year Award honours a business\, non-profit organization\, or public sector agency that demonstrates a commitment to the community beyond their usual business practices\; has a long-term desire to build diverse\, inclusive and balanced communities\; makes a sustainable and tangible impact in the region\; and displays a clear commitment to social responsibility.\n\nFinalists- Burnt Honey\n\n                     Children's Health Foundation\n\n                     Coco Cafe\n\n                     Foodshare\n\n                     Island Crisis Care\n\n\n\n14. Trades & Skilled Labour\n\nSponsored by: BMO\n\n\n	These are the people who take your dreams and ideas from paper and turn them into reality: contractors\, builders\, electricians & plumbers\, roofers\, carpenters\, you get the gist. \n\nFinalists- Alair Homes\n\n                     B. Gallant Homes\n\n                     Cadre Builders\n\n                     Cooper Audio Designs \n\n                     Norm's Plumbing and Heating\n\n\n\n15. Indigenous Business\n\nSponsored by: Nanaimo Airport Commission\n\n\n	Recognize Indigenously owned and operated businesses   ground breakers or long-standing operations. We're looking forward to many nominations demonstrating the diversity of our community\n\nFinalists- Ay Lelum\n\n                     Beefeaters Restaurant\n\n                     Cedar Creek Caskets\n\n                     Strong Nations Publishing\n\n \n16. People's Choice\n\nSponsored by: Casino Nanaimo \n\n\n	This award will go to any business who YOU think deserves it! \n\nFinalists- Drip Coffee\n\n                     Island-ish\n\n                     Mambo Pizza\n\n                     Nanaimo Women Helping Women\n\n                     Red Shelf\n17. Non-Profit\n\nSponsored by: Island Radio\n\n\n	This award is presented to a registered not-for-profit organization which\, through its activities and initiatives creates tangible benefits to individuals and/or the community at large which demonstrates ongoing achievements for the well-being of those it directly involves. \n\nFinalists- Cat Nap Society\n\n                     Child Development Centre\n\n                     Loaves and Fishes\n\n                     Nanaimo Hospital Thrift Store\n\n                     SPCA Nanaimo and District Branch\n18. Innovation Award\n\nSponsored by: VIFC Limited Partnership  \n\n\n	The award honours a business that has developed a process\, product or service that is original and contributes to profitability and/or market share. This is demonstrated through the use of science and/or technology to create a business that is original or unique\; shows a high degree of originality\, creativity.\n\nFinalists- Iron Oxide Art Supplies\n\n                     Island Crisis Care\n\n                     Island-ish\n\n                     Nanaimo Arts Council\n\n                     Strong Nations Publishing\n19. Women in Business\n\nSponsored by: Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island\n\n\n	The Women in Business Award honours a female who is the founder\, CEO\, President\, or Senior Executive of a company who exhibits business leadership and vision\; displays a significant commitment to the success of both their business and the region as a whole\; serves as a positive role model or mentor for other business people\; and exemplifies professional behaviour maintaining an upstanding reputation in the business community and region as a whole.\n\nFinalists- Coastal Boards and Bites\n\n                     Fig Love\n\n                     Funk Revival\n\n                     Island-ish\n\n                     Spotlight Academy\n\n\n20. New Business of the Year \n\nSponsored by: H2 Accelerator\n\n\n	This award is presented to a new business in operation for not more than three (3) years. This business is recognized for its excellence in the areas of management\, branding\, marketing\, product development and quality\, staff training and customer service.\n\nFinalists- Black Cat Studios\n\n                     Black Rabbit Restaurant\n\n                     Coastal Boards and Bites\n\n                     Mood Cannabis\n\n                     Poke Page
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div style="caret-color: rgb(54\, 73\, 95)\; color: rgb(54\, 73\, 95)\; font-family: Arial\, Verdana\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\; font-style: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; font-weight: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; white-space: normal\; word-spacing: 0px\; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; text-decoration: none\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize &lsquo\;leaders and achievers&rsquo\; in the 23rd annual celebration. The awards presentation will be LIVE at the VICC Saturday\, May 13th\, 2023! This event honours individuals\, businesses\, and non-profit organizations that have contributed to the fabric and growth of the Nanaimo community.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div style="caret-color: rgb(54\, 73\, 95)\; color: rgb(54\, 73\, 95)\; font-family: Arial\, Verdana\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\; font-style: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; font-weight: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; white-space: normal\; word-spacing: 0px\; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; text-decoration: none\;"><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-weight: bold\; text-decoration: underline\;">CELEBRATE</span><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"> on Saturday\, May 13th 2023</span></span></div>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<div><br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="color:#000080\;"><strong><u><span style="font-size:14pt\;">Nanaimo Business Award Categories:</span></u></strong></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">1.&nbsp\;<strong>Retailer<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: Downtown Nanaimo Business Association DNBA</span></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">This award is given to a business that offers excellence in retail through presentation of a unique concept\, an intriguing environment\, unique products and/or services and consistent delivery of high-value service.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists- </strong><span style="font-size:14px\;">Flying Fish</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Island-ish<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Purple Cactus Lingerie<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Red Shelf<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Snip and Stitch\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">2.&nbsp\;<strong>Food &amp\; Beverage<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: Nanaimo Hospitality Association</span></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">The Food &amp\; Beverage award recognizes hospitality businesses that consistently demonstrate excellence in food service\, quality\, and presentation. Customers feel special and staff feel safe and supported.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong><span style="font-size:14px\;">&nbsp\;Gabriel&#39\;s Cafe</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Luna<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Melange<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Nori Japanese Restaurant<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Red&#39\;s Bakery\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">3.&nbsp\;<strong>Health &amp\; Wellness<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation&nbsp\;</span></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">The Health &amp\; Wellness award goes to a favourite clinic that seems to always go above and beyond. Such as an alternative health care provider\, pharmaceutical\, natural/homeopath\, RMT\, physio\, or chiropractor with service second to none!</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists- </strong><span style="font-size:14px\;">Gillian Goertzen/Super You</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Island Optimal<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Long Lake Chiropractic<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Mood Cannabis<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Three Cedars Wellness Collective<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">4.&nbsp\;<strong>Personal &amp\; Aesthetic Services<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: Turley&#39\;s</span></strong></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">The Personal &amp\; Aesthetic Services award includes anything that makes you look and feel good. This award reflects spas\, hair stylists\, nail technicians\, personal trainers\, tailors\, estheticians\, make-up artists etc.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-&nbsp\;</strong><span style="font-size:14px\;">Aura Hair Boutique</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Breze Salon<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Four Crows Barbershop<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Foxy Box<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Kiyo salon<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">5.&nbsp\;<strong>Creative Services<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: Alpha</span></strong></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">The Creative Services award recognizes digital creative services such as graphic designers\, photographers\, videographers\, web designers\, social media influencers. And the </span><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 16px\;">Arts&nbsp\;in the form of dance\, theatre\, drawing\, clay\, painting etc.</span><span style="font-size:16px\;">&ndash\; and anything else in this field that fits!</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists- </strong><span style="font-size:14px\;">Barbara Anne Photography</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Black Cat Studios<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Elite Image Photography<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Harbour Dance Studio<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Spotlight Academy<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">6.&nbsp\;<strong>Financial Services<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: Vancouver Island Conference Centre</span></strong></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">This award is for businesses in banking\, finance\, investment\, accounting\, insurance\, consulting\, or other professional services\, whom will be recognized for their product and service range\, industry knowledge\, and expertise.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong> CIBC</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; Coastal Community Credit Union<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; HUB International<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; Island Savings<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; RBC Woodgrove</p>\n\n<p><br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">&nbsp\;7.&nbsp\;<strong>Property Developers<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: City of Nanaimo</span></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">This award goes to a diverse selection Property developers\, designers\, and builders. These unsung heroes\, enable the Nanaimo community to grow and prosper.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists -</strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"> Alair Homes</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;B.Gallant Homes<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; Dogwood Mountain Homes<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Island Red Cedar<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Saywell Construction<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">8.&nbsp\;<strong>Family First Award&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</strong></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times=""><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 128)\;">Sponsored by: Coast Capital Savings Credit Union</span></strong></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;">Honours a business that:&nbsp\;</span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Creates a culture that supports work/life balance.&nbsp\;</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Demonstrates support and care for employee&rsquo\;s parental needs such as job sharing\, option to work from home or flexibility when family matters arise.&nbsp\;</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Staff and owners demonstrate an inclusive attitude towards families with young children for both employees and customers</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Provides assistance and support to employees with aging seniors.&nbsp\;</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong> <span style="font-size:14px\;">BGC Central Vancouver Island</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Child Development Centre<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Children&#39\;s Health Foundation<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Eden Gardens<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">9.&nbsp\;<strong>Young Entrepreneur<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by:&nbsp\;</span></strong></span><span style="color:#000080\;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px\;">Coastal Community Credit Union</span></strong></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="margin-top:12pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">If you are under 40 &ndash\; this award is for you! Young entrepreneurs have what it takes to make it in business &ndash\; a good idea\, vision\, and understanding of their marketplace and the unique qualities of a successful business operator &ndash\; passion\, drive\, energy\, and creativity.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<div style="margin-top:12pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong> <span style="font-size:14px\;">Black Cat Studios</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Ironworks Cafe and Creperie<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Maid&nbsp\;It by Tori<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; Sarah Bowman Photography<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; VI Sanctuary</div>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"> <span style="font-size:16px\;"> 10.&nbsp\;<strong>Micro &amp\; Home-Based Business<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: Canadian Home Builders</span></strong></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">This award recognizes businesses with up to 10 employees. This includes startups\, entrepreneurs\, and businesses who&rsquo\;ve entered into this business movement.&nbsp\;</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong> <span style="font-size:14px\;">Coastal Boards and Bites</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Cold Front Gelato<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Little Tree Garden Centre<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Nanaimo Buyer&#39\;s Club<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Tipsy Avocado<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">11.&nbsp\;<strong>Small &amp\; Medium Business: 11 - 99 Employees&nbsp\;</strong><br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;"><strong font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times="">Sponsored by: Grant Thornton LLP</strong></span></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Small &amp\; Medium Enterprise targets businesses with 11-99 employees. This award gives recognition of businesses with a vision and demonstrated capacity for sustainable growth\, engagement in innovative practices\, demonstrating outstanding performance in their field.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists- </strong><span style="font-size:14px\;">Black Cat Studios</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Island-ish<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Nanaimo Bakery<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Norm&#39\;s Plumbing and Heating<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Mood Cannabis<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">12.&nbsp\;<strong>Major Employer -- 100+ Employees<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: Scotiabank</span></strong></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">This award recognizes a company in any industry for excellence as a business who engages in innovative practices\, is outstanding as a pioneer in their field and are focused on positively impacting the community through more than their workforce weight. These business show promise for growth and increased positive stimulus as a community economic driver.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong> <span style="font-size:14px\;">Coastal Community Credit Union</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Costco<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Eden Gardens<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Island Crisis Care<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;VIU<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">&nbsp\;13.&nbsp\;<strong>Community Builder of the Year<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">&nbsp\;</span></strong><span style="color:#000080\;"><strong>Sponsored by:&nbsp\;<span style="caret-color: rgb(102\, 0\, 153)\;">Megson</span>&nbsp\;FitzPatrick Insurance Services</strong></span></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">The Community Builder of the Year Award honours a business\, non-profit organization\, or public sector agency that demonstrates a commitment to the community beyond their usual business practices\; has a long-term desire to build diverse\, inclusive and balanced communities\; makes a sustainable and tangible impact in the region\; and displays a clear commitment to social responsibility.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong> <span style="font-size:14px\;">Burnt Honey</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Children&#39\;s Health Foundation<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Coco Cafe<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Foodshare<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Island Crisis Care<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">14.&nbsp\;<strong>Trades &amp\; Skilled Labour</strong></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px\;">Sponsored by: BMO</span></strong></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">These are the people who take your dreams and ideas from paper and turn them into reality: contractors\, builders\, electricians &amp\; plumbers\, roofers\, carpenters\, you get the gist.&nbsp\;</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong> <span style="font-size:14px\;">Alair Homes</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;B. Gallant Homes<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Cadre Builders<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Cooper Audio Designs&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Norm&#39\;s Plumbing and Heating<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">15.&nbsp\;<strong>Indigenous Business<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by:&nbsp\;</span></strong></span></span><span style="color:#000080\;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family: Roboto\, sans-serif\;">Nanaimo Airport Commission</span></span></strong></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color:black\;">Recognize Indigenously owned and operated businesses &ndash\; ground breakers or long-standing operations. We&rsquo\;re looking forward to many nominations demonstrating the diversity of our community</span></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color:black\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong>&nbsp\;<span style="font-size:14px\;">Ay Lelum</span></span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Beefeaters Restaurant<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Cedar Creek Caskets<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Strong Nations Publishing<br />\n&nbsp\;\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">16.&nbsp\;<strong>People&rsquo\;s Choice<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: Casino Nanaimo</span>&nbsp\;</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">This award will go to any business who YOU think deserves it!&nbsp\;</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<font face="arial"><span style="font-size: 16px\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong>&nbsp\;<span style="font-size:14px\;">Drip Coffee</span></span></font><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Island-ish<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Mambo Pizza<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Nanaimo Women Helping Women<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Red Shelf\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">17.&nbsp\;<strong>Non-Profit<br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;">Sponsored by: Island Radio</span></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">This award is presented to a registered not-for-profit organization which\, through its activities and initiatives creates tangible benefits to individuals and/or the community at large which demonstrates ongoing achievements for the well-being of those it directly involves.&nbsp\;</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-</strong>&nbsp\;<span style="font-size:14px\;">Cat Nap Society</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Child Development Centre<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Loaves and Fishes<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Nanaimo Hospital Thrift Store<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;SPCA Nanaimo and District Branch\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">18.&nbsp\;<strong>Innovation Award</strong></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Sponsored by: VIFC Limited Partnership</strong>&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family: Roboto\, sans-serif\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">The award honours a business that has developed a process\, product or service that is original and contributes to profitability and/or market share. This is demonstrated through the use of science and/or technology to create a business that is original or unique\; shows a high degree of originality\, creativity.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-&nbsp\;</strong><span style="font-size:14px\;">Iron Oxide Art Supplies</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Island Crisis Care<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Island-ish<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Nanaimo Arts Council<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Strong Nations Publishing\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">19.&nbsp\;<strong>Women in Business</strong></span><br />\n<strong font-size:="" new="" style="font-size: 16px\;" times=""><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 128)\;">Sponsored by: Children&#39\;s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island</span></strong></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color:#222222\;">The Women in Business Award honours a female who is the founder\, CEO\, President\, or Senior Executive of a company who exhibits business leadership and vision\; displays a significant commitment to the success of both their business and the region as a whole\; serves as a positive role model or mentor for other business people\; and exemplifies professional behaviour maintaining an upstanding reputation in the business community and region as a whole.</span></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color:#222222\;"><strong>Finalists-&nbsp\;</strong><span style="font-size:14px\;">Coastal Boards and Bites</span></span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Fig Love<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Funk Revival<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Island-ish<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Spotlight Academy\n<p><br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">20<strong>. New Business of the Year<span style="color:#000080\;">&nbsp\;</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:#000080\;"><strong font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times="">Sponsored by: H2 Accelerator</strong></span></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">This award is presented to a new business in operation for not more than three (3) years. This business is recognized for its excellence in the areas of management\, branding\, marketing\, product development and quality\, staff training and customer service.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Finalists-&nbsp\;</strong><span style="font-size:14px\;">Black Cat Studios</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Black Rabbit Restaurant<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Coastal Boards and Bites<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Mood Cannabis<br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Poke Page
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St
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URL:https://members.nanaimochamber.bc.ca/events/details/2023-nanaimo-business-awards-2451
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