Business Excellence Awards
Business Excellence Awards
The Business Excellence Awards have been celebrating the best of Richmond business community since 1977. These organizations are the innovative leaders and driving force behind Richmond’s vibrant economy. Approximately 14,000 businesses are licensed in Richmond – only 30 nominees advance to the finalist stage each year, with 10 recognized as award recipients.
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Though 2020 has challenged us all, this year, more than ever, it's important to lift up the organizations that are showing resilience, and continuing to make Richmond excellent.
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Small Business of the Year
Honours a business with 1 – 10 full time employees that demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth, a competitive business model and a commitment to the community.
Mid-Size Business of the Year
Honours a business with 11 – 50 full time employees that demonstrates business excellence as a noteworthy employer, with a focus on financial success and a superior business model.
Large Business of the Year
Honours a noteworthy enterprise with more than 50 full time employees that leads with vision, and has demonstrated continued success.
Business Leadership of the Year
Honours a business that demonstrates leadership in their business practices, their industry, and the Richmond community. The business provides inspiration and acts as a positive role model in these areas.
Innovative Enterprise of the Year
Honours a business that exemplifies successful innovation; displays vision in the development and launching of new technologies, products and/or services and demonstrates the ability to take risks
Green Business of the Year
Honours a business that demonstrates leadership with their environmental and sustainable business practices.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Honours an entrepreneur under the age of 40 who excels in business, exemplifies leadership and entrepreneurial skills and demonstrates exceptional vision that contributes to business success.
New Business of the Year
Honours a new business (2 years or less from the date of incorporation or first day of operation) that is achieving outstanding business performance in a short period of time, demonstrates exceptional promise for continued growth and serves as an inspiration for other new businesses.
Outstanding Workplace of the Year
Honours a business that excels while demonstrating a commitment to a healthy work environment through practices that benefit employees physically, intellectually and/or emotionally. Special attention will be paid to businesses that have taken measures to improve the quality of life of their employees.
Association of the Year
Honours an incorporated, not for profit, society that demonstrates organizational leadership and measurable success, as defined by the organization, in achieving its mandate.
- Association of the Year, Chimo Community Services
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year, BlackboxMyCar
- New Business of the Year, Numode Delivery Solutions
- Outstanding Workplace of the Year, Platinum Pro-Claim Restoration
- Innovative Enterprise of the Year, Clevest
- Green Business of the Year, Layfield Group
- Business Leadership of the Year, Steveston’s Arts Connection
- Small Business of the Year, Advantage Speech-Language Pathology
- Mid-Size Business of the Year, The Dupuis Langen Group
- Large Business of the Year, Pacific Coastal Airlines
- Association of the Year, Pathways Clubhouse
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Hot Pot Palace
- New Business of the Year, Pure Designs
- Outstanding Workplace of the Year, Great Little Box Company
- Innovation of the Year, Organika
- Green Business of the Year, Pacific Gateway Hotel
- Business Leadership of the Year, Gilmore Gardens
- Small Business of the Year, Design Tech Hair Studios
- Mid-Size Business of the Year, Misty Mountain Specialties
- Large Business of the Year, ZE Power Group
- Association of the Year, Richmond Society for Community Living
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Joey Lin, Taipak Enterprises Ltd.
- New Business of the Year, Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks Ltd.
- Outstanding Workplace of the Year, Ideon Packaging
- Innovation of the Year, Saltworks Technologies Inc.
- Green Business of the Year, Vancity
- Business Leadership of the Year, Ashton Service Group
- Small Business of the Year, Juan’s Auto Service
- Mid-Size Business of the Year, RHN CPA
- Large Business of the Year, Cowell Auto Group
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