Celebrating 70 years!
Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for this year’s Business Excellence Awards (BEA)! The judges have narrowed it down, and the finalists are now being contacted by our judges.
Key Dates
The BEA Awards will be happening at the Royal Canadian Legion with cocktails starting at 5 pm, appies at 6 pm, and winners announced at 6:15 pm. Tickets are $50 + GST
The Business Excellence Awards are where your hard work takes center stage. Join us, take the stage, and celebrate together. Get your ticket today.
Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Kitimat Chamber during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm), or online. Tickets purchased online must be picked up at the Chamber.
Business of the Year
Community Impact Award
Emerging Entrepreneur
Excellence in Arts and Culture
Excellence in Customer Service
Excellence in Service – Hospitality Food & Beverage
Excellence in Tourism
Excellence in Trades
Home Based Business of the Year
Large Business of the Year
Leader of the Year
Medium Business of the Year
Non-Profit of the Year
Small Business of the Year
This special award is chosen by YOU, the community.
Cast your vote from four nominees!
Voting will open from Sept 26 to Oct 6
Winners will be announced at the BEA Awards event on Oct. 30th
When you vote, you’ll be entered to win 2 tickets to the BEA and get the chance to present the People’s Choice Award live at the event.
Let’s come together to celebrate the amazing businesses that make Kitimat thrive. Good luck to all the finalists!
We extend our sincere gratitude to our Presenting Sponsor, Rio Tinto BC Works, as well as to all of our additional sponsors to date. Your generous support is instrumental in making this event possible.
How the Judging Process Works
All nominations will be evaluated by a panel of community members, and a few members of the Chamber board
To ensure fairness and integrity, Chamber staff are not involved in the scoring or selection of winners. We will have the judges visit the 3 finalists in each category to help decide the winner.
Category Placement Disclaimer
The Kitimat Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to reassign a nominee to a different award category if it’s determined that the nomination better aligns with alternate category criteria. This ensures that each nomination is evaluated in the most appropriate context and gives all nominees the best opportunity for recognition.
People's Choice Award
This one will be voted on by the community on the Chamber site
Note: Award categories may differ slightly from year to year
Business of the Year: Overall Tools & Rentals Ltd.
Community Impact Award: Mount Elizabeth Cycling Association (MECA)
Emerging Entrepreneur Award: Onyx Peak Performance Ltd.
Excellence in Arts and Culture: Kitimat Public Art Alliance (KPAA)
Excellence in Customer Service: Rainforest Wellness Pharmacy
Excellence in Service – Hospitality, Food & Beverage: MR MIKES Steakhouse Casual
Excellence in Tourism: Ice Coast Photography
Excellence in Trades: TL & T Electric Ltd.
Home-Based Business of the Year: Jessica Brown Acupuncture
Large Business of the Year: WSG Energy Services
Leader of the Year: Daniel Chimko
Medium Business of the Year: Cedar Ridge Builders
Non-Profit of the Year: Kitimat Humane Society
Small Business of the Year: Bradley’s Bait & Tackle
People’s Choice: JV Cannabis
Note: Award categories may differ slightly from year to year
Excellence in Service Award - Hospitality/Food/Beverage: Kitimat Lodge
Excellence in Customer Service Award: Rainforest Wellness & Pharmacy
Not-For-Profit of the Year: Tamitik Status of Women
Excellence in Arts & Culture Award: Dance Kitimat
Sustainability Champion Award: My Little Addiction Thrift Store
Home-Based Business Award: Spruce Tree Media
Emerging Entrepreneur Award: My Little Addiction Thrift Store
Excellence in Tourism Award: Kitimat Lodge
Excellence in Trades Award: DES Medeiros Construction Ltd
Small Business of the Year: Blackfisk
Medium Based Business: Emporium Builders Supplies Ltd
Large Business Award: Daudet Creek Contracting Ltd
Community Impact Award: Kitimat General Hospital Foundation
Business of the Year: Rainforest Wellness & Pharmacy
Leader of the Year: Heather Masch
Director’s Choice Award: Maria & Andy Towse
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