2015 Business Excellence Awards Nominees Luncheon

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD

This individual demonstrates extraordinary entrepreneurial success in starting a new business or in revitalizing a mature company during a period of 5 years or less.

Andrea Mackawichuk – Cute Cakes
Angela Mclaren- Lotze – Prince George Humane Society
Greg Pocock – Prince George Cougars
Heather Morris – Cakewalk Desserts
Jen Tkachuk / Leanne Schinkel / Kelly Bergman – Green Magic
Jeremy Stewart – Dreamland School of the Arts
Jim Young – Signpatico Digital Advertising Ltd.
Jon Gibson & Rachel Dhansaw – Crossfit Dark Star
Lauren Phillips – OVERhang Education Centre Ltd.
Mandy Paavola – MP Makeup Artistry
Mojegan Sadeghian – Zaffron Cuisine Persian Café and Catering
Nalynd Vogt / Josh Bergen – Precision Machinery
Ross Birchall – Wellesley Consulting Group (WCG

SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD

This business has consistently provided outstanding customer service.

Barkerville Historic Town
Cakewalk Desserts
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Coast Inn of the North
CrossFit Dark Star
Curtis-Elite Security Ltd.
Hands On Car Wash
InJoy Studio and Boutique
Madison Ave Fashions
MP Makeup Artistry
Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual
Prince George Driving For Life Academy Ltd.
Qurvy Queen
Settings Event Design + Décor
Shiraz Café and Restaurant
Speedee Your Office Experts Ltd
Super Save Gas BCR Site
Wellesley Consulting Group (WCG)
Zaffron Cuisine Persian Café and Catering
 

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

This Prince George based business has demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership, innovation, management and service over the years but particularly in the past year. Not only does this business provide quality product or service, they have also developed excellent employee-employer relationships and are involved in the community.

Coast Inn of the North
CN Centre
CrossFit Dark Star
Dean Mason & Company Inc.
Mainline Plumbing and Heating (2007) Ltd.
MP Makeup Artistry
Nancy O’s Restaurant
Parker Optometry
Prince George Citizen
Wellesley Consulting Group (WCG)
White Goose Bistro
Zaffron Cuisine Persian Café and Catering
 

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

This local business person has a history of significant contribution to the community and is recognized for outstanding achievement in the business world.

Mojegan Sadeghian – Zaffron Cuisine Persian Café and Catering
Reza Akbari – Shiraz Café and Restaurant
Robert Elliott – Lo Elliott Orthodontics
Ross Birchall – Wellesley Consulting Group (WCG)
Shannon Horrigan - Shhhh
 

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

This business or organization has pioneered significant pathways towards environmental sustainability and energy conservation. They demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the environment by considering the impact on the environment in all decision making, product/service development and business practices.

2015 Canada Winter Games
Canfor
EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc.
JFT Secure Ltd.
P.S. Piano Service
Spectrum Resource Group Inc.
UNBC Students Pave the Way
University of Northern British Columbia (Bike to Work Week)
 

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

This non-for-profit organization coordinates projects, services, and/or events that give back to the community. Their efforts contribute to the social and cultural well-being of Prince George.

2015 Canada Winter Games
Crisis Prevention, Intervention & Information Centre for Northern BC
Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Club
CrossFit Dark Star
Hell Yeah Prince George
Learning Differences Centre of BC
Prince George Community Foundation
Prince George Dress Dreams
Prince George Farmers’ Market Association
Prince George Humane Society
Prince George Public Library
Tabor Mountain Recreation Society
 

CORPORATE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD

This business makes significant contributions, through both time and donated and financial support given, to the quality of life enjoyed by all in Prince George.

Canfor
Benchmark Automotive Service
Port of Prince Rupert
Prince George Cougars
Spread the Sunshine
TD Canada Trust
TELUS
Wellesley Consulting Group (WCG)
University of Northern British Columbia
 

MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

This business, has less than 5 employees, has demonstrated success and innovation over the years and especially within the past year. They provide a quality product or service and conduct their business with professionalism and integrity.

Cakewalk Desserts
CrossFit Dark Star
Kay Ross Photography
Key’s Please (Prince George)
Live Work Communications
MP Makeup Artistry
M-Power Fitness
Zaffron Cuisine Persian Café and Catering
 

TOURISM IMPACT AWARD

This Prince George-based business or organization has delivered a top quality product or service which had worked to promote tourism and hospitality for Prince George and the region.

Northern BC Tourism Association
Northern Fan Con
Prince George Farmers’ Market
Treasure Cove Hotel
 

OUTSTANDING CORPORATE CULTURE AWARD

This business is where everyone wants to work. They create an inclusive and welcoming environment at work that successfully reduces barriers for all. They foster a culture of commitment to employee development that breeds a loyal and healthy workforce.

Canfor
Coast Inn of the North
Dean Mason & Company Inc.
Integris Credit Union
Lo-Elliott Orthodontics
Shoppers Drug Mart #2287
Team Powerhouse Realty
 

HELL YEAH PRINCE GEORGE AWARD

In recognition of the wildly popular Facebook page “Hell Yeah Prince George”, this award will be introduced in 2014 as a way to celebrate people and businesses putting themselves out there as PG Ambassadors. Voting online through social media, this award will be jointly presented by Hell Yeah founder, Scott McWalter, and a Chamber member sponsor.
**Watch for nominations to open on the Hell Yeah Prince George Facebook page at the end of August!**