2021 Chamber Awards Livestream
Chamber Awards Gala
Expect to be dazzled on January 29th with lights, colour and sparkle! We are looking forward to putting our hands together again in celebration of the excellence that exists in business, non-profits, youth and extraordinary citizens who call the Comox Valley home.
From start-ups to local legends, the Chamber awards shine a light on hard-working businesses, business people and community leaders in 16 categories. We are pleased to introduce the Diversity and Inclusion Award this year to our award collection.
This year’s online auction proceeds will be presented to the Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry. Since 1991, the Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry (UIWONA) has provided programs and services to Aboriginal women, children and families in the Comox Valley and Northern Vancouver Island. The UIWONA Society is dedicated to providing resources for families that promote health, happiness and vitality with Indigenous culture as the foundation. They continually gather wisdom from their elders while finding innovative ways to strengthen and revitalize the village.
Support Local, nominate an outstanding citizen (young and old), businesses (small, new and large), outstanding business leaders and not-for-profits in our community.
Be prepared to celebrate and cheer throughout the evening! -- we’ll see you there!
WHEN:
Saturday, January 29, 2022
5:30pm-10:00pm
WHERE:
100% Virtual, Live Stream
TICKETS:
$35
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2021 Chamber Awards Nominees & Finalists
#YouRock Youth AwardSponsored by NIC School of Business Sophia Vaillant - Winner Mackai Sharp - finalist Tristan Rendell - finalist | Business Leadership AwardSponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union Carson Grant - Winner Dee Baker - finalist | Business of the Year AwardSponsored by MNP LLP Courtenay Return-It Depot - Winner Grow Tree Care - finalist Cumberland Brewing - finalist Rise and Shine Excavating/Landscaping |
Customer Service AwardSponsored by Robbins & Company Katie Phelan - Winner Dannina Orr-Baldwin - finalist John Kalyn - finalist Vanessa Wilson Isha Elliston Tom VanDyck | Diversity & Inclusion AwardSponsored by the Immigrant Welcome Centre & Welcoming Communities Coalition & Creative Employment Access Centre Foxy Box Wax Bar - Winner Locals Restaurant - finalist Foundation Hair Salon and Academy - finalist Eatmore Sprouts Vancouver Island Queer Athletic Association Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre | Heritage Recognition AwardSponsored by Waypoint Insurance Laughing Oyster Book Shop - Winner First Credit Union - finalist Butcher's Block - finalist Water Pure & Simple Comox Valley Kayaks Graham's Jewellers Ltd Hot Chocolates Edible Island Whole Foods Market |
Innovative Business AwardSponsored by F12.net The Tourism Cafe Canada - Winner 21 Degrees Mechanical - finalist | Land of Plenty AwardSponsored by Locals Restaurant Whitaker Farm - Winner Lentelus Farm - finalist Cook's Restaurant - finalist | New Business of the Year AwardSponsored by Grant Thornton Gather Farm & Kitchen - Winner The Farmer's Kitchen Food Truck - finalist Boonies Pizza - finalist L.I.V.E Kitchen Valley Girls Dance Coast Range Cannabis Taco Bandido Food Truck |
Not for Profit AwardSponsored by Comox Valley Community Foundation Lush Valley Food Action Society - Winner John Howard Society - finalist The United Riders of Cumberland (UROC) - finalist Cumberland Business Association Cumberland Community School Society Vancouver Island Queer Athlete Association (VIQAA) The Wiseland Humanitarian Association Comox Valley Hospice Society | Small Business of the Year AwardSponsored by Lawrence Bailey CFP, IG Wealth Management J. Zsiros Contracting Ltd - Winner The Spool Sewing Studio - finalist Mountain City Cycle - finalist Comox Moving & Storage Janelle Lee Photography Shone's Cafe Danni's At-Home-Spa Mobile Esthetics Isha Esthetics and Nails Red Toque | Sustainability AwardSponsored by Berwick Comox Valley Retirement Community Local Refillery - Winner West and Co Consignment - finalist Wild Bee Florals - finalist Habitat For Humanity ReStore Abode Zero |
Young Entrepreneur of the Year AwardSponsored by Wedler Engineering LLP Sean Lafleur - Winner Georgia Rodgers - finalist Will Howard - finalist Dannina Orr-Baldwin Isha Elliston Jessica Termuende | Family First AwardSponsored by Temprite Climate Solutions Wedler Engineering - Winner Avenue Bistro - finalist | Lifetime Achievement AwardSponsored by Canadian Tire Courtenay Gord Schreiner - Winner Anthony Gray - finalist |
President's Merit Award
Paul Ives - Winner
Chamber Awards: Celebrating excellence since 1974
Starting in 1974, the Chamber Awards has recognized the accomplishments of businesses, organizations, and individuals who have contributed greatly to make the Comox Valley an amazing community. Award categories have been added and retired, expanded and revisited, but the Chamber Awards have always been about excellence and service.
The Chamber has put in place a grassroots nomination process that does not allow for self-nominations. All nominations come from businesses and individuals in the community that feel the nominee needs to be recognized. The Chamber Awards are open to chamber and non-chamber members.
The Chamber Awards are held the 4th Saturday of January each year.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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