Finalists have been announced for the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
In its 25th year, the program aims to honour resilience, business acumen and community involvement.
Last year, 32 finalists were selected from among 200 nominations, with 11 winners ultimately celebrated.
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Finalists this year in the 10 categories are:
Business of the Year: Small (1-10 Employees)
• Breitling Pressure Services Inc.
• Ikonik Print and Marketing Solutions
• South Surrey Kids Physio
Business of the Year: Medium (11-25 Employees)
• Innovative Fitness - White Rock
• Sheila’s Catering Co.
• SWR Drain Services Ltd.
Business of the Year: Large (26+ Employees)
• A Little Bud - White Rock
• Glen Group of Companies
• Pain Free Health Clinic
New Business of the Year
• BC Home Watch
• SOAR Counselling Inc.
• Trendzone Barbershop
Community Builder Business of the Year
• GS & Company
• SWR Drain Services Ltd.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008, White Rock
Supporter of the Arts Business of the Year
• Creo Art Studio
• Ignite Dance Centre
• Smash Theatre School
Non-Profit Organization of the Year
• Autism Support Network Society
• Brella Community Services Society
• Peace Arch Hospice Society
Business Leader of the Year: Corporate
• Randy Tingskou, A Little Bud - White Rock
• Kalena Morton, Innovative Fitness - White Rock
• Alysha Olson, Pain Free Health Clinic
Business Leader of the Year: Self Owned
• Ken Fieldhouse, Breitling Pressure Services Ltd.
• Doug Card, Galaxie Craft Brewhouse
• Louise McKnight, Team McKnight of Macdonald Realty
Business Leader of the Year: U40
• Grace Cleveland, Cleveland Doan LLP
• Alysha Olson, Pain Free Health Clinic
• Wes Levesque, Sheila’s Catering Co.
Winners in each category are to be celebrated in a gala event, set for 6-9 p.m. June 27 at the White Rock Community Centre (15154 Russell Ave.)
For tickets ($110 for members, $130 non-members) or more information, visit www.sswrchamberofcommerce.ca or call 604-536-6844.