Small Business BC’s annual awards gala highlights 10 success stories from across the province
Small Business BC handed out awards to ten B.C. Companies, from best immigrant entrepreneur to best online marketer, at a gala at the Pan Pacific in Vancouver Thursday night. The titles were the result of a five month process that scrutinized 460 nominated businesses—up from 417 in 2014—through online voting and a Dragons’ Den style pitch panel.
Eligible businesses had to have fewer than 50 employees, and judges looked at those that are making contributions to their local communities and doing business abroad. Here’s the full list of winners:
Premier’s People’s Choice
Julie’s Edible Bouquets – Quesnel
Best Community Impact
Mealshare – Vancouver
Best Company
Nonna Pia’s Gourmet Sauces – Whistler
Best Concept
Soil Mate – Kelowna
Best Emerging Entrepreneur
Float Space – Kelowna
Best Employer
Origin Gluten-Free Bakery – Victoria
Best Immigrant Entrepreneur
Infinity Enterprises Group – Whistler
Best International Trade
Target Marine Hatcheries – Sechelt
Best Online Marketer
Vonbon Children’s Apparel – Vancouver
Best Workplace
Mel’s Mainstreet Pizza & Pasta – Enderby
Check out photos from the awards ceremony here.
You can read the full list of nominees here.
