The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce honoured outstanding customer service, sustainable business practices, emerging businessperson and innovation with its annual awards Tuesday (May 7).

An independent panel of prominent business leaders chose the finalists from a wide range of entries.

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The recipients distinguished themselves across 14 award categories from business of the year to the previously announced Award of Distinction won by Erinn Pinkerton, president & CEO of BC Transit.

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Chamber Member of the Year, awarded to James Gatsi, CEO of CL Web Developers, was also named earlier and celebrated May 7 in front of about 300 people at the Victoria Conference Centre.

The Award of Distinction recognizes the positive influence the honouree has on the economy, businesses and the overall community, signifying achievement, resourcefulness and determination. The Chamber Member of the Year award recognizes an engaged, passionate, and committed individual who has taken an active role with the chamber board or a committee, fosters relationships with the community and advocates on behalf of business. The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has served the region since 1863 working to build good businesses and great community through advocacy, networking, professional development and innovative services as changing times require. Visit to learn more.

2024 award winners and finalists:

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Nature Bee B次元官网网址� recipient

The Athlete Centre - finalist

B次元官网网址� Business of the Year (11-39 employees)

Oswego Hotel - recipient

Sheringham Distillery - finalist

B次元官网网址� Business of the Year (40+ employees)

Kinetic Construction Ltd. - recipient

DoddB次元官网网址檚 Furniture & Mattress - finalist

B次元官网网址� New Business of the Year

Ideas for Impact Sustainability Agency Inc. - recipient

BestCoast Outfitters - finalist

B次元官网网址� Non-Profit of the Year

Threshold Housing Society - recipient

Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation - finalist

B次元官网网址� Business Person of the Year

Neetu Kaloti | National Courier Service B次元官网网址� recipient

Lori & Peter Stofko | Ruffell & Brown Window Covering Centre - finalist

B次元官网网址� Community Builder of the Year

Intrepid Theatre B次元官网网址� recipient

Pacifica Housing Advisory Association - finalist

B次元官网网址� Emerging Business Person of the Year

Katie Gamble | Nature Bee - recipient

Inderbir Singh | Western Canada Security Corp. - finalist

B次元官网网址� Innovation Award

Open Ocean Robotics - recipient

HAVN Saunas - finalist

B次元官网网址� Outstanding Customer Service Award

Oak Bay Beach Hotel - recipient

RobinsonB次元官网网址檚 Outdoor Store - finalist

B次元官网网址� Outstanding Workplace of the Year

Peninsula Co-op - recipient

WildPlay Element Parks - finalist

B次元官网网址� Sustainable Business Practices

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites & Pendray Inn and Tea House - recipient

Elate Cosmetics - finalist