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SUMMARY:2024 Nanaimo Business Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize 'leaders and achievers' in the 24th annual celebration. The awards presentation will be LIVE at the VICC Saturday\, May 4th\, 2024 (May the Fourth be with you)!\n\nThis event honours individuals\, businesses\, and non-profit organizations that have contributed to the fabric and growth of the Nanaimo community.\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6 pm - Dinner around 7:00 pm\n \n\n\n\nNanaimo Business Award Categories:\n\n \n\n1. Retailer\n\nSponsored by: Downtown Nanaimo Business Association\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:\n\nPurple Cactus Lingerie\n\nA Vivid Edge Salon & Spa\n\nRed Shelf D cor\n\nIsland-ish\n\n2. Food & Beverage\n\nSponsored by: Nanaimo Magazine & Voyager\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:\n\nRed's Bakery\n\nNori Japanese Restaurant\n\nVault Caf \n\nCactus Club\n\n3. Health & Wellness\n\nSponsored by: Almost Famous Laser Corp.\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:\n\nNanaimo Hospice\n\nMedicine Shoppe Departure Bay\n\n3 Cedars Wellness Collective\n\nIsland Optimal Health & Performance\n\n\n\n4. Personal & Aesthetic Services\n\nSponsored by: Almost Famous Laser Corp.\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:\n\nPurple Cactus Lingerie\n\nA Vivid Edge Salon & Spa\n\nFoxy Box\n\nFour Crows Barber & Shave co.\n\n\n\n5. Creative Services\n\nSponsored by: Cori Lynn Floral Designs\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:\n\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers\n\nNanaimo Art Gallery\n\nIron Oxide Art Supplies\n\nBarbara Anne Photography\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:\n\nIsland Savings Credit Union\n\nCoast Capital Savings\n\nHub International Insurance Brokers\n\nDistinct Financial Solutions\n\n \n\n 7. Property Developers\n\nSponsored by: The 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:\n\nSaywell Contracting\n\nIsland Red Cedar Construction\n\nPrinciple Properties / The Harbouview District\n\nPremier West Coast Kitchen & Bath\n\n\n\n8. Family First Award \n\nSponsored by: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board \n\nHonours a business that creates a culture that supports work/life balance. 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\nStaff and owners demonstrate an inclusive attitude towards families with young children for both employees and customers. Provides assistance and support to employees with aging seniors. \n\nFinalists:\n\nNanaimo Hospice\n\nBig Brothers & Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island\n\nNanaimo Brain Injury Society\n\nGood Form Piercing & Tattoos\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:\n\nPurple Cactus Lingerie\n\nBurnt Honey\n\nA Vivid Edge Salon & Spa\n\nKitties & Cream\n\n\n\n10. Micro & Home-Based Business\nSponsored by: Island 360 Photobooth\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:\n\nPurple Cactus Lingerie\n\nAcclaimed Celtic Dancers\n\nRed Shelf D cor\n\nKitties & Cream\n\n\n\n11. Small & Medium Business: 11 - 99 Employees \n\nSponsored by: Grant Thornton \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:\n\nHullo\n\nNanaimo Hospice\n\nHospice Shoppe\n\nFoxy Box\n\n\n\n12. Major Employer -- 100+ Employees\n\nSponsored by: Nanaimo Port Authority \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:\n\nMid Island Co-op\n\nQuality Foods BC\n\n\n\n 13. Community Builder of the Year\n\n Sponsored by: Megson FitzPatrick / Acera Insurance\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:\n\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers\n\nBlaise The Trails Inc\n\nRed's Bakery\n\nRed Shelf D cor\n\n\n\n14. Trades & Skilled Labour\n\nSponsored by: Integral Wealth \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:\n\nNorms Plumbing & Heating\n\nIsland Red Cedar Construction\n\nShining Knight Construction Inc.\n\nColonial Countertops\n\n\n\n15. Indigenous Business\n\nSponsored by: The Nanaimo Airport Commission \n\nRecognize 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:\n\nDon't Bannock\n\nStrong Nations Publishing\n\nAltara Contracting\n\n\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:\n\nPurple Cactus Lingerie\n\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers\n\nJunk in Our Trunk\n\nRed's Bakery\n\n17. Not-For-Profit\n\nSponsored by: Coast Capital Savings \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:\n\nNanaimo Community Hospice\n\nNanaimo Hospice Thrift Shoppe\n\nNanaimo Brain Injury Society\n\nBig Brothers & Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island\n\n18. Innovation Award\n\nSponsored by: Canadian Western Bank \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:\n\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers\n\nHullo\n\nKitties & cream\n\nRed Shelf D cor\n\n19. Women in Business\n\nSponsored by: Children's Health Foundation \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:\n\nDesiree Pahl - Acclaim Celtic Dancers\n\nMarie Armstrong - Purple Cactus Lingerie\n\nHayley Armstrong-Durst - Purple Cactus Lingerie\n\nJulia House - Maison Cookware & Bakeware\n\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:\n\nHullo\n\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers\n\nVan Isle Poutinerie\n\nCoastal Boards & Bites\n\n\n\n21. Diversity & Inclusion Award\n\nSponsored by: WIN / Footprints\n\n\n This award celebrates an organization that demonstrates exceptional dedication to promoting diversity\, equity\, and inclusion within their business and the broader community. It recognizes champions who move beyond rhetoric\, showcasing unwavering support for underrepresented or marginalized groups through tangible actions and enduring initiatives.\n\nFinalists:\n\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers\n\nBurnt Honey\n\nThe Vault\n\nRed Shelf D cor
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The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize &lsquo\;leaders and achievers&rsquo\; in the 24th \;annual celebration. The awards presentation will be LIVE at the VICC Saturday\, May 4th\, 2024 (May the Fourth be with you)!
\nThis event honours individuals\, businesses\, and non-profit organizations that have contributed to the fabric and growth of the Nanaimo community.
\n
\nDoors open at 6 pm - Dinner around 7:00 pm
\n \;\n\n
\nNanaimo Business Award Categories:
\n \;
\n\n1. \;Retailer
\nSponsored by: Downtown Nanaimo Business Association
\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:
\nPurple Cactus Lingerie
\nA Vivid Edge Salon &\; Spa
\nRed Shelf Dé\;cor
\nIsland-ish\n\n2. \;Food &\; Beverage
\nSponsored by: Nanaimo Magazine \;&\; Voyager
\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:
\nRed'\;s Bakery
\nNori Japanese Restaurant
\nVault Café\;
\nCactus Club\n\n3. \;Health &\; Wellness
\nSponsored by: Almost Famous Laser Corp.
\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:
\nNanaimo Hospice
\nMedicine Shoppe Departure Bay
\n3 Cedars Wellness Collective
\nIsland Optimal Health &\; Performance
\n
\n4. \;Personal &\; Aesthetic Services
\nSponsored by: Almost Famous Laser Corp.\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:
\nPurple Cactus Lingerie
\nA Vivid Edge Salon &\; Spa
\nFoxy Box
\nFour Crows Barber &\; Shave co.
\n
\n5. \;Creative Services
\nSponsored by: Cori Lynn Floral Designs\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.&ndash\; and anything else in this field that fits!
\n
\nFinalists:
\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers
\nNanaimo Art Gallery
\nIron Oxide Art Supplies
\nBarbara Anne Photography
\n
\n6. \;Financial Services
\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:
\nIsland Savings Credit Union
\nCoast Capital Savings
\nHub International Insurance Brokers
\nDistinct \;Financial Solutions
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\n \;7. \;Property Developers
\nSponsored by: The 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:
\nSaywell Contracting
\nIsland Red Cedar Construction
\nPrinciple Properties / The Harbouview District
\nPremier West Coast Kitchen &\; Bath
\n
\n8. \;Family First Award \; \;
\nSponsored by: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board \;
\nHonours a business that creates a culture that supports work/life balance. \;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. \;
\nStaff and owners demonstrate an inclusive attitude towards families with young children for both employees and customers. \;Provides assistance and support to employees with aging seniors. \;
\nFinalists:
\nNanaimo Hospice
\nBig Brothers &\; Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island
\nNanaimo Brain Injury Society
\nGood Form Piercing &\; Tattoos
\n
\n9. \;Young Entrepreneur
\nSponsored by: Coastal Community Credit Union\n\n\n - 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.
\n
\n\nFinalists:
\nPurple Cactus Lingerie
\nBurnt Honey
\nA Vivid Edge Salon &\; Spa
\nKitties &\; Cream
\n
\n10. \;Micro &\; Home-Based Business
\nSponsored by: Island 360 Photobooth\n\n\n - This award recognizes businesses with up to 10 employees. This includes startups\, entrepreneurs\, and businesses who&rsquo\;ve entered into this business movement. \;
\n
\nFinalists:
\nPurple Cactus Lingerie
\nAcclaimed Celtic Dancers
\nRed Shelf Dé\;cor
\nKitties &\; Cream
\n
\n11. \;Small &\; Medium Business: 11 - 99 Employees \;
\nSponsored by: Grant Thornton \;\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:
\nHullo
\nNanaimo Hospice
\nHospice Shoppe
\nFoxy Box
\n
\n12. \;Major Employer -- 100+ Employees
\nSponsored by: Nanaimo Port Authority \;\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:
\nMid Island Co-op
\nQuality Foods BC
\n
\n \;13. \;Community Builder of the Year
\n \;Sponsored by: Megson FitzPatrick / Acera Insurance\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:
\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers
\nBlaise The Trails Inc
\nRed'\;s Bakery
\nRed Shelf Dé\;cor
\n
\n14. \;Trades &\; Skilled Labour
\nSponsored by: Integral Wealth \;\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:
\nNorms Plumbing &\; Heating
\nIsland Red Cedar Construction
\nShining Knight Construction Inc.
\nColonial Countertops
\n
\n15. \;Indigenous Business
\nSponsored by: The Nanaimo Airport Commission \;
\nRecognize 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
\nFinalists:
\nDon'\;t Bannock
\nStrong Nations Publishing
\nAltara Contracting
\n
\n \;\n16. \;People&rsquo\;s Choice
\nSponsored by: Casino Nanaimo \;
\n\n\n - This award will go to any business who YOU think deserves it! \;
\n
\nFinalists:
\nPurple Cactus Lingerie
\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers
\nJunk in Our Trunk
\nRed'\;s Bakery\n\n17. \;Not-For-Profit
\nSponsored by: Coast Capital Savings \;
\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:
\nNanaimo Community Hospice
\nNanaimo Hospice Thrift Shoppe
\nNanaimo Brain Injury Society
\nBig Brothers &\; Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island\n\n18. \;Innovation Award
\nSponsored by: Canadian Western Bank \;
\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:
\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers
\nHullo
\nKitties &\; cream
\nRed Shelf Dé\;cor\n\n19. \;Women in Business
\nSponsored by: Children'\;s Health Foundation \;
\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:
\nDesiree Pahl - Acclaim Celtic Dancers
\nMarie Armstrong - Purple Cactus Lingerie
\nHayley Armstrong-Durst - Purple Cactus Lingerie
\nJulia House - Maison Cookware &\; Bakeware\n\n
\n20. New Business of the Year \;
\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:
\nHullo
\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers
\nVan Isle Poutinerie
\nCoastal Boards &\; Bites
\n
\n21. Diversity &\; Inclusion \;Award
\nSponsored by: WIN / Footprints\n\n\n - This award celebrates an organization that demonstrates exceptional dedication to promoting diversity\, equity\, and inclusion within their business and the broader community. It recognizes champions who move beyond rhetoric\, showcasing unwavering support for underrepresented or marginalized groups through tangible actions and enduring initiatives.
\n
\nFinalists:
\nAcclaim Celtic Dancers
\nBurnt Honey
\nThe Vault
\nRed Shelf Dé\;cor
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URL:https://members.nanaimochamber.bc.ca/events/details/2024-nanaimo-business-awards-2476
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