CHECK OUT THE LIST OF THIS YEARS NOMINEES!!

The Prince George Chamber of Commerce hosts the BEA Gala to celebrate excellence in the business community. Recognizing the best in business this is THE event of the year. It is thanks to the generous support of our sponsors that this event continues to grow and continually surpass the success of previous years.

Sponsorship inquiries can be made to Felicia Magee.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

This individual demonstrates extraordinary entrepreneurial success in starting a new business or in revitalizing a mature company during a period of 5 years or less.

Amy Heise (Just Add Water Bath and Body Creations)
Angelique Levac (Angelique’s Native Art)
Eoin Foley (Betulla Burning & Nancy O’s)
Jason Hamborg (6ix Sigma Productions)
Jeni Arnott (Play Grounds Café)
Nicole Gaucher (N.G. Collars)
Norm Coyne (UNLTD Events & Media)
Toni Schell (Serengeti Northern BC)

Service Excellence Award

This business has consistently provided outstanding customer service.

6ixSigma Productions Ltd
Angelique’s Native Art
Ashley HomeStore
Benchmark Automotive Services Inc
Cakewalk Desserts
Cute Cakes
Deloitte LLP
Dragon Stone Mongolian Grill
Forever Florists
Fraserway RV
Hub City Volkswagen
Karahi King
MP Makeup Artistry
N.G. Collars
North Edge Ice Sports
Northland Nissan
Northwest Energy Improvements Ltd.
Plateau Clothing
Serengeti Northern BC
Style You Up
The Edge Communications
The Movement group fitness mecca

Business of the Year Award

This Prince George based business has demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership, innovation, management and service over the years but particularly in the past year. Not only does this business provide quality product or service, they have also developed excellent employee-employer relationships and are involved in the community.

6ix Sigma Productions Ltd.
Angelique’s Native Art
Canfor
EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc.
MP Makeup Artistry
Play Grounds Café
The Movement group fitness mecca
UNLTD Media & Events
Wolftek Industries Inc

Business Person of the Year Award

This local business person has a history of significant contribution to the community and is recognized for outstanding achievement in the business world.

Angelique Levac (Angelique’s Native Art)
Jagdish Gill (Karahi King)
Jeni Arnott (PlayGrounds Café)
Kevin Pettersen (Caledonia Nordic Ski Club)
Kyle Bachman (Northland Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM)
Mandy Paavola (MP Makeup Artistry)
Norm Coyne (UNLTD Media & Events)
Peter Sia (Northland Nissan)
Tim Bennett (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George)
Toni Schell (Serengeti Northern BC)

Environmental Awareness Award

This business or organization demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the environment by considering the impact on the environment in all decision making, product/service development and business practices.

Angelique’s Native Arts
Canfor
Northern Lights Estate Winery
P.S. Pianos
Pinups Punks And Pretty Things Hair Lounge
Play Grounds Café
Prince George Diaper Service
Shine Salon
The Copper Pig Bbq House
University of Northern BC

Community Impact Award

This business or organization coordinates projects, services, and/or events that give back to the community. Their efforts contribute to the social and cultural well-being of Prince George.

Angelique’s Native Arts
Costumes For a cause
Hub City Volkswagen
Karahi King
Northern BC Cloth For A Cause
Northland Auto Group
Play Grounds Café
Prince George Dress Dreams
Prince George Public Library
Save on Foods
Serengeti Northern BC
The Movement group fitness mecca
UNLTD Media & Events
VISTA Radio

Innovator of the Year

This business or organization has developed or adopted an innovative concept, process or product that demonstrates creativity in problem solving and / or business practices.

Angelique’s Native Art
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George
Business2Mobile Communications Inc
Innovation Central Society
MP Makeup Artistry
Prince George Diaper Service
UNLTD Media & Events

Micro Business of the Year Award

This business, has less than 5 employees, has demonstrated success and innovation over the years and especially within the past year. They provide a quality product or service and conduct their business with professionalism and integrity.

Angelique’s Native Art
Blissful Bubbles Bath Creations
Business2Mobile Communications Inc
Cakewalk Desserts
Digital Umbrella Creative
Frozen Paddle
Heat Tech Heating & Ventilation
Hunter and Thistles Creative
Just Add Water Bath & Body Creations
Madison Ave Fashion
Money Miracles Coaching
MP Makeup Artistry
N.G. Collars
PG Diaper Services
Plateau Clothing
Serengeti Northern BC
Style You Up
UNLTD Media & Events

Tourism and Hospitality Award

This Prince George-based business or organization has delivered a top quality product or service which had worked to promote tourism and hospitality for Prince George and the region.

6ix Sigma Productions Ltd
Angelique’s Native Art
Northern BC Wine Festival
Northern FanCon
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Prince George Folkfest Society
The Copper Pig Bbq House

Outstanding Corporate Culture Award

This business is where everyone wants to work. They create an inclusive and welcoming environment at work that successfully reduces barriers for all. They foster a culture of commitment to employee development that breeds a loyal and healthy workforce.

Angelique’s Native Art
Canadian Tire
Coast Inn of the North
EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc
Hub City Volkswagen
Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual
Pine Center Mall

Hell Yeah Prince George Award

In recognition of the wildly popular Facebook page “Hell Yeah Prince George”, this award celebrates people and businesses putting themselves out there as PG Ambassadors. Nominations and voting for this award takes place completely through through social media outside the regular nomination schedule.