40th Annual Business Excellence Finalist Announcement

Join us in person at the Knox Performance Centre as we kick off the 40th Annual Business Excellence Awards with a special lunchtime celebration! At this event, we’ll announce the five finalists in each award category—highlighting the incredible talent, innovation, and leadership across Prince George’s business community.

PLUS—our 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be officially announced at the event!

Award Categories and Nominees Include:

• BIPOC Business of the Year
  • Renee's Hair Boutique
  • House of Ancestors "Uda Dune Baiyoh" Conference Center and Cafè
  • Karahi King Restaurant 
  • Erickson Roofing - Northern BC
  • True North Driving School LTD.
  • Girlfriends Brow Bar

• Business Person of the Year
  • Kyndra Farrell
  • Bruce Johnston
  • Holly Keech
  • Emily Martens
  • Sunny Brar
  • Alyssa Leier
  • Jenn Saunders
  • Kate Hawley
  • Cam Roberts

• Excellence in Business Philanthropy
  • ​United Way BC - North
  • Primetime Entertainment
  • Marathon Eavestroughing Ltd.
  • IREN 
  • John Paolucci
  • Four Rivers Co-operative

• Excellence in Customer Service
  • ​TrueNorth Driving School Ltd.
  • Prince George Florits
  • Don the Car Guy (Hub City Volkswagen)
  • Spargue Skate Shack
  • Lash Lounge by Hannah
  • Victory Paint & Mercantile Inc.
  • Canuck Mechanical Ltd.
  • Post Duct Cleaning Services Ltd.
  • Kashmere Studios
  • the Hunt is Over
  • W.R. Ventures Ltd.
  • Caits Sweet Bites & Beanery
  • Les Beaux Visages
  • Coast Prince George Hotel by APA
  • Little Fit Company 
  • The Queen of Swords
  • Birtchwood Veterinary Clinic
  • SRphotography
  • Kassandra Jean Health Pilates
  • Baller Food

• Excellence in Entertainment and Attractions
  • Inspire Productions Ltd.
  • Northern Lights Estate Winery 
  • Woodhouse Cottages and Ranch
  • Huble Homestead Historic Site
  • Theatre NorthWest
  • Raceway Fun Park
  • Primetime Entertainment
  • The Exploration Place
  • Method Dance Society
  • Judy Russell (Enchainement Productions Inc)
  • Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

• Excellence in Environmental Impact
  • ​Good Sir Nature Park
  • KJM Sales Ltd.
  • Wall to Wall
  • Nest & Sprout
  • David Douglas Botanical Garden Society
  • Homespun Refillery Inc.
  • EDI Enviromental Dynamics Inc.
  • Coast Prince George Hotel by APA
  • Earth and Crown Cosignment

• Excellence in Food and Beverage
  • Ivys Family Kitchen
  • Gramas Inn Kitchen
  • Elizabeth Sugar Cookies
  • Karahi King Restaurant
  • House of Ancestors "Uda Dune Baiyoh" Conference Center and Cafè
  • Rockford Grill 
  • Pacific Western Brewing Co.
  • Northern Lights Estate Winery
  • Open Door Cafe

• Excellence in Not For Profit and Community Service
  • Miracle Theatre
  • PICS Society
  • PG Blizzard Speed Skating Club
  • Engage Sport North
  • Good Sir Nature Park
  • United Way BC - North
  • Theatre NorthWest
  • Huble Homestead Historic Site
  • Intersect Youth and Family Services
  • David Douglas Botanical Garden Society
  • Kawanis Prince George
  • Live well Prince George Society
  • Prince George Council of Seniors
  • Method Dance Society
  • Spirt of the North Healthcare Foundation
  • Hart Highlands Winter Club (Hart Ski Hill)

• Excellence in Promotion and Marketing
  • Cheeseneeds.com
  • Blackwood Gifts
  • Nechako Ridge Denturist Corp
  • Busy Boss Communications 
  • Surge Consulting
  • Simply Beautiful Boutique
  • Tyler Macsemniuk Photography and Video
  • Wall to Wall 

• Excellence in Technological Innovation
  • KJM Sales Ltd.
  • Skylerloop
  • Stackd
  • Canuck Mechanical Ltd.
  • Acers Enterprises Ltd.

• Business of the Year
  • CheeseNeeds.com
  • Blackwood Gifts
  • Nechako Ridge Denturist Corp
  • 3 Goblins Games
  • The Current Hair Salon
  • CBIG
  • Prince George Florist
  • Access Engineering Consultants Ltd.
  • Corestock industrial Supply Ltd.
  • MDN Trinity Financial
  • Chilako Meats
  • Little Fit Company

• Lifetime Achievement Award
  To Be Announced
   

To top it off, we’re blocking off the street out front for food trucks—including Baller Foods—so you can grab yourself a delicious lunch while you celebrate. Food will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Come out and be part of the excitement as we spotlight the finalists and reveal one of the year’s biggest honors!