The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce announced the nominees list for the 28th annual Business Excellence Awards sponsored by Britco.
These awards recognize businesses and persons in Penticton and area that have achieved excellence in the community through their own abilities, efforts and initiatives. Recipients of a Business Excellence Award are businesses or persons that display a significant and sustained commitment to positive business development, economic growth and diversity within the region.
“There is an incredible mix of nominees this year,” said John Devitt, executive director of the chamber.
“We have a great deal of businesses who have been nominated for the first time, and a number who continue to demonstrate excellence year after year.”
The Business Excellence Awards saw record attendance last year and organizers expect to meet or exceed those numbers this year at the gala on Feb. 21.
“The Business Excellence Awards Gala is an opportunity for businesses and individuals to come together and have an evening to celebrate and recognize each others’ accomplishments,” said Devitt. “This is the largest event the chamber hosts each year, and we make sure it is a fun experience and a great night out for everyone.”
The winners from this list of nominees will be announced at the gala held at The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Tickets are available by contacting the chamber.
The event will feature live music, silent and live auction, and much more, and is open to the general public.
Up for Business Leader of the Year are: Cary Schneiderat (Pearce Taylor Schneiderat), Mark Melissen (Wildstone Group of Companies), Max Picton (Barefoot Beach Resort), Tarik Sayeed (Basanti Interactive Media) and Tim Hodgkinson (Penticton Hospitality Association).
Nominees for the Business of the Year Award include Burger 55, Greyback Construction, Lake City Casinos, Moments Under Frame Photography, Penticton Collision, Save-on-Foods, Rona, White Kennedy Chartered Accountants and Wildstone Group of Companies.
The 2015 Award Nominee List is:
Community Support Excellence Award Sponsored by White Kennedy Chartered Accountants
Auxiliary Gift Shop (Penticton Regional Hospital)
Basanti Interactive Media
CoWork Penticton
Downtown Penticton Association
ET2 Media
Heiress Salon & Boutique
Hoodoo Adventures
JCI Penticton
Lake City Casinos
Marketplace IGA
Moments Under Frame Photography
Nufloors Penticton
OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre
Penticton Farmer’s Market
Penticton Search & Rescue
Peters Bros. Construction Ltd
Salty’s Beach House/Black Pearl Oyster Bar
Save on Foods
Sirf Marketing
SO Country Radio
South Okanagan Shop & Save
Sun FM/EZ Rock
Hospitality/Tourism Excellence Award Sponsored by Tourism Penticton
Barefoot Beach Resort
Burger 55
Benchmark Bed & Breakfast
The Bench Market
The Coconut Express
Flambe Catering
Grape Escapes Wine Tours
Hillside Winery & Bistro
Hoodoo Adventures
Mona’s Coffee House
Penticton Hospitality Association
SS Sicamous Marine Heritage Society
Professional Service Excellence Award Sponsored by BMO Financial Group
ABK Restoration Services
Classic Leisure Lifestyles
Eggert Energy
Larson’s Excel Tire & Service Station
Flambe Catering
L & L Signs & Neon Ltd
Lisa Haywood Photography
Moments Under Frame Photography
Morpheus Graphics
Next Level Marketing
OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre
Pathways Addictions Resource Centre
Penticton Health Centre
Penticton Laser & Skin Care
Industrial & Manufacturing Excellence Award Sponsored by Greyback Construction Ltd.
Guardian Heat & Air Conditioning
Waycon Manufacturing
Zep Okanagan
Retailer Excellence Award Sponsored by the Penticton Herald
The Bench Market
Chic Clothing Co.
City Centre Fitness
Freeride Boardshop
Government Street Liquor Store & Wine Shoppe
Marketplace IGA
Moments Under Frame Photography
The People’s Crafthouse
Save on Food
SmartShopper
The Soulfull Project
Something Pretty Boutique
Teas & Weaves
Vitamin King Health Products
Home-Based Excellence Award Sponsored by Sun FM/EZ Rock
Basanti Interactive Media
Chic Clothing Co.
Grape Escapes Wine Tours
Progressive Elite Personal Training
Tickle Me Paws
Taylormade Ideas
Family Friendly Excellence Award Sponsored by the Downtown Penticton Association
Get Bent Yoga, Dance & Wellness Centre
Loco Landing Adventure Park
OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre
South Okanagan Learning for Little People
Sustainability Excellence Award Sponsored by Penticton Toyota
The Bench Market
Heiress Salon & Boutique
Okanagan Custom Homes
Penticton Farmer’s Market
Workplace Culture Excellence Award Sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant Community Services
CoWork Penticton
Penticton Ramada
Salty’s Beach House/Black Pearl Oyster Bar
Tumbleweed Gallery
White Kennedy Chartered Accountants
YMCA WorkBC
Agricultural & Agri-Business Excellence Award Sponsored by Parker’s Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep
D’Angelo Winery Bed & Breakfast
Penticton Farmer’s Market
New Business Award Sponsored by Valley First Credit Union
Barefoot Beach Resort
Basanti Interactive Media
Brodo
Jiffy Lube
Moments Under Frame Photography
Mona’s Coffee Shop
People + Space
Soulfull Project
Business of the Year Award Sponsored by Britco LP
Burger 55
Greyback Construction
Lake City Casinos
Moments Under Frame Photography
Penticton Collision
Save on Food
Rona
White Kennedy Chartered Accountants
Wildstone Group of Companies
Business Leader of the Year Sponsored by TD Canada Trust
Cary Scheiderat, Pearce Taylor Schneiderat
Mark Melissen, Wildstone Group of Companies
Max Picton, Barefoot Beach Resort
Tarik Sayeed, Basanti Interactive Media
Tim Hodgkinson, Penticton Hospitality Association