The North Vancouver Chamber is proud to celebrate the local businesses that go above and beyond in their commitment to business excellence. The Business Excellence Awards is an annual recognition of these successful businesses, their contributions to our economy and their passion for the North Vancouver community.
Congratulations to the 2023 Winners!
View the full photo gallery from the awards ceremony.
Service Excellence Award (1 – 10 Employees)
The Service Excellence Award recognizes a North Vancouver business for its outstanding dedication and achievement to service excellence and customer/guest satisfaction.
Winner: Reckless Shipyards: eBikes and More!
Finalists: Hear At Home Mobile Hearing Clinic; skoah – Lower Lonsdale
Presented by Vancouver’s North Shore
Service Excellence Award (11+ Employees)
The Service Excellence Award recognizes a North Vancouver business for its outstanding dedication and achievement to service excellence and customer/guest satisfaction.
Winner: North Shore Neighbourhood House
Finalists: Speedbolt Printing Solutions; Windsor Meats
Presented by Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Excellence In Equity
The Excellence in Equity Award recognizes a North Vancouver business that exemplifies leadership and commitment to equitable practices and initiatives that build an inclusive workplace and community.
Winner: Presentation House Theatre
Finalists: Nomad Coffee & Bakery; The Harlequin Theatre Society
Presented by Impact North Shore
Environmental Initiative
The Environmental Initiative Award recognizes an exceptional North Vancouver business that exemplifies leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices and initiatives.
Winner: Seaspan
Finalists: Hatz Hair Studio; Nomad Coffee & Bakery
Presented by Ratcliff LLP
Innovation
The Innovation Award is presented to a North Vancouver business to recognize development and growth through the creation or use of unique
technology, products, methods, or services.
Winner: Nexera Robotics
Finalists: Buffalo Buffalo; Zen Maker Lab
Presented by Capilano University School of Business
Best Employer
The Best Employer Award is presented to a North Vancouver business in recognition of their commitment to offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.
Winner: North Construction
Finalists: Ava Music & Art Centre; PURE Design
Presented by Western Stevedoring
Young Entrepreneur
The Young Entrepreneur Award recognizes a North Vancouver business person, under 40 years of age, who excels in business, exemplifies leadership and exhibits strong entrepreneurial skills.
Winner: Devon Hamidi-Kirchner – Windsor Meats
Finalists: Ava Maria Safai – The Harlequin Theatre Society; Hope Mikal – Unicorn Marketing
Presented by Quay North Urban Development
Business of the Year
The Business of the Year Award recognizes a North Vancouver business that exemplifies consistent and exceptional achievement from an overall operating perspective.
Winner: Lauten Woodworking
Finalists: Hanna Infrastructure; North Shore Law
Presented by RBC
Learn more about each of these fabulous Winners and Finalists by reading the Business Excellence Awards 2023 programme.