Join us in person at the Civic Centre Plaza on Foodie Firday as we kick off the 41st 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 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award winner(s) will be officially announced at the event!
Award Categories and Nominees Include:
- BIPOC Business of the Year
| True North Driving School LTD |
| Nechako Ridge Denturist Crop |
| Lemon Nails and Beauty |
| Bolfred Consulting Services Inc. |
| Comfort Keepers Prince George |
| Jani- King |
| Inner City Boxing PG |
| Erickson Roofing |
- Business Person of the Year
| Mackenzie Kerr |
| Cindy Heitman |
| Vince Prince |
| Natalie Allan |
| Randy Liske |
| Deanna Hodgins |
| Jamie Boreham |
| Amiee Cassie |
| Cindy Hartford |
| Doug Bell |
| Scott Broughton |
- Micro Business of the Year
| Blackwood Gifts |
| Melius Coffee |
| Bolfred Consulting Services Inc |
| Fades by Arman |
| Baller Food |
| Cheeseneeds |
| Cookie Bitz |
| The Little Fit Company |
| Lash Lounge by Hannah |
| Ginger Bread Toys |
| Flex Therapeutics |
| JessC Fit |
| Auntie Clockwise |
- Excellence in Customer Service
| Rivers Edge Services |
| Mainline Plumbing and Heating |
| Andre's Electronic Experts |
| Gingerbread Toys |
| Laser Pavement Solutions |
| Honey Skin Rejuvenation |
| Hart Dental |
| Auntie Clockwise |
| Volare Medical |
| Kopar Administration |
| Bandstra Transportation |
| Mills Office Productivity |
| The Little Fit Company |
| Grama's Inn |
| Birchwood Veterinary |
| Blackwood Gifts |
| Speedee Printing & Office Solutions |
- Excellence in Entertainment and Attractions
| Studio 2880 (Community Art Council) |
| Inspire Productions |
| Russell Audio-Visual |
| Alder Hills Golf Course |
| Two Rivers Gallery |
| El Shaddai Ranch |
| Omineca Arts Centre |
| PGAHA/ BCNE |
| PG City Fun Park |
| Allan Events Co. |
| The Exploration Place |
| Downtown Prince George |
| Woodhouse Cottages and Ranch |
| Kiwanis Alefest |
| Theater Northwest |
| Trench Brewing & Distilling |
- Excellence in Environmental Impact
| David Douglas Botanical Garden |
| Wall to Wall |
| Open Water Solar |
| Goodsir Nature Park |
| Nest & Sprout |
- Excellence in Food and Beverage
| Caits Sweet Bites & Beanery |
| Crossroads Tap & Kitchen |
| Baller Food |
| Cheeseneeds |
| Northern Lights Winery |
| The Dudley |
| Gramas Kitchen |
| The Open Door Cafe |
| Trench Brewing and Distilling |
| Ivy's Family Kitchen |
| Slaughterhouse Craft |
- Excellence in Not For Profit and Community Service
| Crisis Centre for the North |
| PICs |
| PG Downtown Rotary |
| Prince George Farmers Market |
| Northern Community Counselling Centre Society |
| PG Human Society |
| DART |
| The Prince George Brain Injured Group |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC |
| CFIS 93.1 Prince George Community Radio |
| Association of Caledonia Trailbuilders |
| PG Public Library |
| Mills Office Productivity |
| Live Well Prince George |
- Excellence in Promotion and Marketing
| Mackenzie Kerr Consulting |
| D. Rigo Media |
| Tim Joyce |
| Monogram Communications |
| 6ix Sigma Productions |
| 2 Rivers Creative |
| Busy Boss Communications |
| Vitreo Minerals |
- Excellence in Technological Innovation
| Tim Joyce |
| Honey Skin Rejuvenation |
| Open Water Solar |
| Lemon Nails and Beauty |
| EDI Enviormental Dynamics Inc |
| Northern IT Solutions |
| Canuck Machanical |
| Cait's Sweet Bites and Beanery |
| McDonalds |
| Yellow Door Decor |
| Onyx Stones & Custom Cabinets |
| Tyrod Industries Ltd. |
| The Exploration Place |
| Kopar Administration |
| 4 Rivers Co-operative |
| The Open Door Cafe |
| Birchwood Veterinary Clinic |
To make the celebration even bigger, we're excited to join Foodie Fridays, presented by the City of Prince George in collaboration with Tourism Prince George! On Friday, August 28, we'll be announcing the finalists for the 41st Business Excellence Awards from the Civic Centre Plaza while you enjoy an incredible lineup of local food trucks. Food will be available for purchase throughout the event.
Grab some lunch, support local vendors, and join us as we celebrate the outstanding businesses and individuals who make Prince George such an incredible community.
