NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED
Every year, the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, organizations, employees, and business owners join together to honour and celebrate business excellence in Chilliwack.
The Business Excellence Awards publicly recognize outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals that demonstrate excellence in business and a passion for the community.
Join us on February 8, 2025, in showing our respect and appreciation for the local businesses that make Chilliwack an amazing place to live, work, and play!
These businesses have demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and a commitment to excellence in their respective fields. The caliber of nominations was truly amazing, and the selection process was incredibly challenging.
If you are not a finalist this year, we want to emphasize that all nominations are a testament to your business’s commitment to excellence. We encourage you to continue the good work you are doing in the Chilliwack community and look forward to future nominations for your organization.
Dining Excellence, Retail Excellence, and Recreation and Leisure Excellence awards will be announced at our December Chamber Connections. One of the three winners will become our Service Excellence Winner, announced at BEA!
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to celebrating with you as we honor these extraordinary finalists and name the winners of this year’s Business Excellence Awards!
Quik’s Farm Ltd.
Farmhouse Brewing Co.
Fairfield Flowers
Van Maren Farms
Greendale Acres
Canadian Organic Feeds Ltd.
Brightside Eggs
Dicklands Biogas
Sth’oqi Aquaculture Ltd.
Trouw Nutrition
Steam Pro Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Cros. Studios Blow Dry Bar & Hair Styling
Rogue Bookkeeping
Work N Play Chilliwack
Castle Carpentry
Mr. Lube Chilliwack
Benanna Bakery
NextLevel Financial
The Co. Chilliwack
Redux Nutrition Ltd.
The Beanstalk Daycare
Valley Veterinary Services
Woodside Enterprises Ltd.
Garrison Dental Chilliwack
Chilliwack Window and Door Inc.
A & G Fencing
Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters
Kerkhoff Technologies Inc.
Batz Inc.
Rebalance Rehab
Valley Waste & Recycling Inc.
Gerry Enns Contracting Ltd.
Ballina Contracting
Denbow Transport Ltd.
Chilliwack Ford
Elim Village
Vitality Collective Ltd.
Ammar Nabod – Myriad Information Technology Solutions
Kate Healey – Chilliwack Community Services
Darren Clayton – Tuya Construction
Bruce Vandenbrink – Canex Building Supplies
Raffaele Aiello – Tiara Food & Beverage / Frankies Italian
Chelsea Stenner – Vitality Collective
Sarah Van Reeuwyk – Prospera Credit Union
Coralee Grimm – Culture Co.
Free Store Chilliwack
Community Future South Fraser
Chilliwack Ford
Prospera Credit Union
Ann Davis Transition Society
Downtown Chilliwack Community Market
Sardis Doorway
Chilliwack Community Services
Algra Bros Developments Ltd.
Farmhouse Brewing Co
Lakeside Beach Club
Chef’s Acre Catering
Greek Islands Restaurant
Cultivate Cafe
Jimmy J’s Grill
Azzurri Italian Pasticceria
Hugo’s Mexican Kitchen
Fortitude Wine Bar
Grammy’s Place
Tuya Construction
Fraser River Lodge
Mussell Crane Manufacturing
AJ Towing Inc.
Chase Office Interiors
Myriad Information Technology Solutions
O’Brien Contracting
Sonic Bark Vinyl Co
Denbow Transport Ltd.
Pacific Dairy Centre Ltd.
H2 Portable
Cowork Chilliwack
Brightside Eggs Market
Canadian Tire Chilliwack
Dicklands Biogas
Chilliwack Physio Hub
Urban Vanity Lounge
Fluxx Cyclehouse
Chef’s Acre Catering
Skin Co Aesthetics
Evolve Exteriors
SHAN Esthetics
South East Travel
Aspen Ridge Farm
The Grand Hall
Project AIM
Chilliwack Hospice Society
Ann Davis Transition Society
Downtown Chilliwack Community Market
Chilliwack ElderCollege
Valley Proactive Orthotics & Bracing Clinic
Wyatt Tunnicliffe Mortgage Broker
Puppy Pitstop
Sawatsky Bros
KPMG Chilliwack
Urban Environment
KLR Virtual Business Solutions
Turf Bros Contracting Inc.
Clearly Clean Cleaning Services
Skincare and Skin Spot Clinic
Cheam Mountain Golf Course
Mamba Cycle
The Lodge on Harrison Lake
Cultus Lake Marina
Cottonwood 4 Cinemas
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Specsavers Cottonwood Mall
All Things Being Eco
Hunni’s Chilliwack
Fraser Valley Meats
Cros. Studios Blow Dry Bar & Hair Salon
Mamba Cycle
Chilliwack Physio Hub
Murph’s Gym
Rebalance Rehab
Urban Vanity Lounge
Precision Pilates
Angel Thai Spa
Thrive Collective
Optimum Sport
For a Chilliwack farming or food processing business that has distinguished itself and shown leadership by promoting the betterment of agriculture and food production in our community. This award will be presented to a business that has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of agricultural production and/or food processing in Chilliwack, be it plant or animal products.
For a Chilliwack business employing 1 – 10 employees or less that has demonstrated outstanding overall business success and made achievements in the areas of Innovation, Business Growth, and Community Involvement.
This award is presented to a business that has been in operation for three years or more. This award recognizes businesses that have made significant contributions to the economic health of the community, including financial contributions, business growth, the introduction of new or innovative product(s) or service(s), employee development, has sound business practices, and excellent customer service.
For a Chilliwack business employing 11 – 24 employees or less that has demonstrated outstanding overall business success and made achievements in the areas of Innovation, Business Growth, and Community Involvement.
This award is presented to a business that has been in operation for three years or more. This award recognizes businesses that have made significant contributions to the economic health of the community, including financial contributions, business growth, the introduction of new or innovative product(s) or service(s), employee development, has sound business practices, and excellent customer service.
For a Chilliwack business employing 25 or more employees that has demonstrated outstanding overall business success and made achievements in the areas of innovation, business growth, and community involvement.
This award is presented to a business that has been in operation for three years or more. This award recognizes businesses that have made significant contributions to the economic health of the community, including financial contributions, business growth, the introduction of new or innovative product(s) or service(s), employee development, has a sound business practice, and excellent customer service.
For a Chilliwack business professional has demonstrated exceptional success in the ownership or management of a local business through leadership, exemplary customer service, and community engagement. Over the year this individual has accomplished outstanding achievements and made a broad and substantial impact on our community.
The Community Impact award is presented to an organization that prides itself on having a positive impact on the Chilliwack community, through philanthropic or environmental initiatives. The recipient will have shown a commitment to create change through the culture of their organization and exemplify leadership in their area of altruistic interest. This award celebrates unique community-focused projects, partnership with non-profits, and/or innovative efforts to reduce the environmental footprint through programs, systems, or community engagement.
For a business that is at least 51% Indigenous owned and operated, in recognition of their business achievement, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to the community. This award celebrates the accomplishments of the Chilliwack Indigenous business sector and its contributions to the economy of our community; businesses like this one, increase the employment of Indigenous People and provide learning or training opportunities to the Indigenous People and businesses.
The Innovation Excellence Award is presented to a Chilliwack business to recognize development and growth through the creation or use of unique technology, products, methods, or service, demonstrated by: Use of science and/or technology to create a business that is original or unique; Creation of new or existing processes, products or services that enhance their business and/or customer experience; High degree of originality, creativity and/or experimentation to design and realize the innovation.
For a Chilliwack business that has been in operation for at least 1 year but no more than 3 years, and which has demonstrated outstanding success, innovation, and entrepreneurialism in this new venture. Businesses cannot win this award more than once.
For a Chilliwack charitable or non-profit that has made a significant contribution to the overall health and livability of Chilliwack; this can include improvements to the economic, medical, educational, or financial health of individuals in our community, benefit the underserved, under-represented or disaffected members of the community, or provide educational opportunities for greater quality of life to those in need. Nominees must be registered charities and have a high quality of treatment of employees and members of the public.
The five Service Excellence Awards are presented to organizations that have excelled in their respective industries in our community – Dining Excellence, Professional Services Excellence, Recreation, Leisure and Hospitality Excellence, Retail Excellence, and Wellness and Personal Services Excellence.
These awards will recognize their outstanding dedication and achievement to service excellence and guest satisfaction, demonstrated by: commitment to exceptional service standards that consistently exceed customer expectations; proficiency in meeting or exceeding the changing needs of guests; preservation of high service standards through effective team training and development; and an exceptional “wow” factor when dealing with customers, partners and stakeholders.
In order to be eligible for a nomination in any of the categories you must:
Anyone is able to nominate a business or business person and nominees do not have to be a Chamber member.
Finalists must have a valid business license.
The nominations for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards will be open from September 10th to October 15th, 2024.
Nominees will be contacted for further information.
Fill out the nomination form to recognize a Chilliwack business, Chilliwack business person, or to shine a spotlight on your own business success story.
The nomination form should take between 5-10 minutes and we ask that you select answers to the drop-down questions to the best of your knowledge.
We also ask that you provide a brief description of why the business or business person is deserving of a nomination. This could be in the form of a personal experience, insight into the business/person that is deserving of recognition, and so forth.
No. No preference is given to businesses who are Members of the Chilliwack Chamber. The Business Excellence Awards, although hosted by the Chilliwack Chamber, celebrates all local businesses and business leaders who contribute to the economic growth and health of the community.
You have a choice whether to keep your nomination anonymous or whether to include your name.
The business(es) or business person(s) you nominate will not know who nominated them.
After the nomination deadline, ALL nominees will be contacted and asked to complete a short submission form which will provide them more detailed information about their business for consideration by the Judging Committee. Not all nominees will be short-listed for interviews.
There is NO limit to the number of businesses/business persons you can nominate in each category.
Recognized as a business that made significant contributions to the economic health of the community in your respective industry.
If you or your business has been selected as a finalist by the Judging Committee, you will be contacted by a sub-committee of judges from the business community to schedule an interview.
Finalists in each respective award category will be recognized at the Business Excellence Awards – attended by 500+ local businesses and community leaders – as a business that has made significant contributions to the economic health of the community.
As a finalist, you will also enjoy:
Winners of the Chilliwack Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards will:
September 10th – October 15th, 2024: Nominations for 2025 open.
October 25th, 2024: Deadline for Nominee Submission Form and copy of your Chilliwack business license.
October 25th – November 1st, 2024: Nominee Submission Forms reviewed by the Judging Committee, a scoring matrix will be used to guide the process and determine our finalists.
November 1st, 2024: Judge interviews begin to determine winners.
December 17th, 2024: At our December Chamber Connections, we will be celebrating all nominees and formal announcement of finalists for the awards will take place!
February 8th, 2025: Business Excellence Awards Gala Event held at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.
*Please note that winners are determined by the Judging Committee, not by online voting system or by number of nominations.
Yes, self-nominations are welcome.
Varies by award, but minimally one year in operation for all.
Surrounding areas (Greendale, Rosedale, Cultus Lake, Yarrow) are all welcome. Members of the Chamber from other communities are also welcome (for ex. Aggasiz)
Yes, you need to have proof of a valid business license from the City of Chilliwack.
Finalists and winners are decided by the independent Judging Committee
Yes, you may self-nominate or be nominated in as many categories as deemed qualified. Judges may use their discretion to identify the most suitable categories for businesses to be placed.
After 2 consecutive wins in a row, you will be asked to move to the judging panel of that award for two years prior to winning again. You can still be considered in other categories if applicable. You may also be asked to assist in presenting the award.
Yes.
Yes.
Unlimited
Yes, as we have 30+ judges and teams of 3, the teams will be selected based on no conflicts.
Yes.
Yes, as the independent Judging Committee is not comprised of Chamber staff or Board Members.
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