The North Vancouver Chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards, held on November 19, was a tremendous success, bringing together a sold-out crowd for an evening that truly celebrated the strength and spirit of our local business community. Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members gathered at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, where the ballroom glowed in the colours of the Northern Lights—an inspiring backdrop to this year’s theme, The Value of Local.
The night highlighted remarkable stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership. Each award presentation showcased the exceptional dedication and achievements of local businesses and the people behind them. Guests enjoyed a warm and energetic atmosphere, filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and a shared appreciation for the businesses that make North Vancouver thrive.
Many attendees left the event energized, motivated by the stories shared on stage and the strong sense of community in the room.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 finalists and winners! Your hard work, passion, and contributions continue to elevate North Vancouver as a vibrant place to live, work, and do business.
Meet your 2025 BEA winners and finalists!
Service Excellence Award (1-10 employees)
Winner: Tireland Performance Centre Ltd.
Finalists: 88West Realty, The Woods Spirit Co.
Award Sponsor: Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Association
Service Excellence Award (11+ employees)
Winner: Elite Body Shop
Finalists: Ledgers Online, TCA Electric
Award Sponsor: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Excellence in Equity Award
Winner: BUNYAAD Public Affairs
Finalists: LDS – Learn. Develop. Succeed.
Smart Investments & Insurance Services Limited
Award Sponsor: Impact North Shore
Environmental Initiative Award
Winner: Lonsdale Energy
Finalists: Copperpenny Distilling Co., Hanna Energy Inc.
Award Sponsor: Ratcliff LLP
Innovation Award
Winner: Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc.
Finalists: Lonsdale Energy, Nomad Vanz
Award Sponsor: Tatras Industrial
Non-Profit of the Year Award
Winner: Spectrum Mothers Support Society
Finalists: Capilano Community Services Society, North Shore Community Resources
Award Sponsor: Seaspan
Best Employer Award
Winner: Mt Seymour Resorts
Finalists: Maven Consulting Limited, Vizzion
Award Sponsor: SSA Marine
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Winner: Graham Macdougall (Paris Service Group)
Finalists: Dr. Swail Pirzada (Clearlight Eyecare), Luc Destrube (Lumia Group)
Award Sponsor: Capilano University School of Business
Business of the Year Award
Winner: Quay North Urban Development
Finalists: Maven Consulting Limited, Valhalla Pure Outfitters
Award Sponsor: RBC
A special thank you to our event Presenting Sponsor: Neptune Terminals, along with all of our Award Sponsors and Champions.
