37th Business Excellence Awards

AWARDS CEREMONY. OCTOBER 14, 2022.
This business has demonstrated outstanding performance in leadership, innovation, management, marketing, and customer service. This business not only provides quality products/services but is an inspiring corporate citizen in our community.
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Winner





Nominees
- 4 Paws Pure
- A-Tech Security
- Ace’s K-9 Care
- Birch and Boar
- Blissful Bubbles Boutique
- Cait’s Sweet Bites &Beanery
- COBS Bread
- Elevate Performance Realty & Management
- Essential Bloom
- Homespun Refillery
- K.K.S Tactical Supplies Ltd.
- Kopar Administration Ltd.
- Mann Dental
- Nancy O’s
- Northern Lights Denture Clinic
- Rivers Edge Services Ltd.
- The Lounge at Alder Hills
- The Makerie Craft & Coffee Bar
- The Pepper Tree Hair Studio and Gift Shop
- Trench Brewing & Distilling Inc.
- Wall to Wall, Renovate, Recycle, Restore
- Yellow Door Decor
This business professional has demonstrated exceptional success in the ownership or management of a local business through leadership, exemplary customer service, and community engagement. Over the year this individual has accomplished outstanding achievements and has made significant contributions to the business community in Prince George.
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Winner

Gwen Arrowsmith
Finalists
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- Craig Briere
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- Eion Foley
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- Gwen Arrowsmith
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- William Miller
Nominees
- Alicia Fitzpatrick
- Bailey Hoefels
- Bruce Williams
- Caitlin Pedde
- Craig Briere
- Don Fitzpatrick
- Eion Foley
- Esther Schwenning
- Gwen Arrowsmith
- Hailey Veysey
- Kim Hayhurst
- Kynan Krstic
- Mandy Paavola
- Meghan Keir
- Ryley Newman
- Scot Saul
- Shelley Mattison
- Tim Bennett
- William Miller
This micro-business of 5 or fewer employees, has demonstrated success and innovation over the past year. They provide a quality product or service and conduct their business with professionalism and integrity.
Presented by Prince George Chamber of Commerce
Winners - We have a tie!

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- El Shaddai Ranch
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- The Adventure Bus Tour Co.
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- Volare Medical Aesthetics
Nominees
- A+ Painting
- Back Forty Lifestyle Co.
- Black Bat Tatts
- Black House Bakery
- Blissful Bubbles Boutique
- Cedar Bough Soap Co.
- Digital Umbrella Creative
- El Shaddai Ranch
- Frost Films
- Honey Skin Rejuvenation
- Kingdom Hart Ministries Fellowship
- Mackenzie Kerr Consulting
- Madison Ave Fashions
- MP Makeup Artistry
- Ramaya Beauty
- Red Horizon Electric
- Sage Beauty
- Sprague Skate Shack
- The Adventure Bus Tour Co.
- The Sable Fern
- Volare Medical Aesthetics
This business has showcased the best of indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) entrepreneurship in Prince George. This business is owned or operated by an indigenous person, community, or organization. This business has distinguished itself for excellence, innovation, and customer service.
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Winner

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- Col Juicery
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- Erin Stagg Fine Art
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- Tano Fuel Ltd
Nominees
- Angelique’s Native Arts
- Col Juicery
- Erin Stagg Fine Art
- Tano Fuel Ltd
- Uda Dune Baiyoh “House of Ancestors” Conference Center and Café
This not-for-profit organization has shown excellence in delivering projects, services, and/or events that give back to our community. Their efforts contribute to the social and cultural well-being of Prince George and align with their organizational mission.
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Winner

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- Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society
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- Prince George Kodiaks Football Club
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- United Way of Northern BC
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- YMCA of Northern BC
Nominees
- BCFNJC Prince George Indigenous Justice Centre
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC
- Good Sir Nature Park
- Kingdom Hart Ministries Fellowship
- Northern Regional Construction Association
- Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society
- Prince George Community Foundation
- Prince George Kodiaks Football Club
- Tourism Prince George
- United Way of Northern BC
- YMCA of Northern BC
This business consistently provided exceptional customer experiences and has achieved a reputation of going above and beyond for their customers/clients.
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Winner

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- COBS Bread
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- Mainline Plumbing & Heating
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- Shift Creative Solutions Inc.
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- The Sable Fern
Nominees
- Active Body Nutrition
- COBS Bread
- Don the Car Guy
- Elevate Performance Realty & Management
- Essential Bloom
- Mainline Plumbing and Heating
- Monogram Communications
- MWatt Electric Inc
- Northern Lights Denture Clinic
- Pinups, Punks & Pretty Things Hair Lounge
- Polished Chaos Brow Boutique
- Sage Beauty
- Shift Creative Solutions Inc.
- The Prince George Sexual Assault Centre
- The Sable Fern
- Uda Dune Baiyoh “House of Ancestors” Conference Center and Café
This business has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the environment and chooses to make a difference in their community through social and environmental responsibility. This is a business that considers the environmental impacts on all their business decisions, product and services.
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Winner

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- Good Sir Nature Park
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- Homespun Refillery
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- Just Add Water Bath & Body Creations
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- Trench Brewing & Distilling Inc.
Nominees
- Good Sir Nature Park
- Homespun Refillery
- Just Add Water Bath & Body Creations
- Trench Brewing & Distilling Inc.
This business is adaptable to the changing orders and evolving priorities. They have shown tremendous skill and have been adept at evolving their practices, policies and procedures, ensuring business viability and community contribution.
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Winner

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- 4 Paws Pure
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- Frost Films
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- MP Makeup Artistry
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- The Makerie Craft & Coffee Bar
Nominees
- 4 Paws Pure
- Frost Films
- MP Makeup Artistry
- PG Iron Therapy Athletics
- The Makerie Craft & Coffee Bar
This organization or business is committed to purchasing through local and provincial suppliers. They donate time, money, social capital and marketing support for community causes. This business constantly displays community pride through volunteer actions, sharing social media posts, supporting charities and important City of Prince George initiatives. This business pledges to always #SupportPG.
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Winner

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- Don the Car Guy
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- Prince George Portable Toilet Services Ltd.
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- The Pepper Tree Hair Studio and Gift Shop
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- Tourism Prince George
Nominees
- Don the Car Guy
- Hometown Prints Inc.
- K.K.S Tactical Supplies Ltd.
- Made2move with David Utz
- Prince George Community Foundation
- Prince George Portable Toilet Services Ltd.
- The Pepper Tree Hair Studio and Gift Shop
- Tourism Prince George
- YMCA of Northern BC
This business or organization goes above and beyond creating an inclusive and welcoming environment that successfully reduces barriers for all. During challenging times this organization makes the health and safety of their team a priority. By fostering a culture of commitment to team development and well-being, this business or organization builds a loyal and healthy workforce.
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Winner

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- Back Forty Lifestyle Co.
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- Birch and Boar
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- Costco Prince George
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- Two Rivers Gallery
Nominees
- A-Tech Security
- Back Forty Lifestyle Co.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC
- Birch and Boar
- Costco Prince George
- IC Expert Painting
- Two Rivers Gallery
Check out the event photos below!
Shots by Jayson of Focal Point Studios
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!
Presenting Sponsor

Premier Partners

Award Partners
Open the tabs for BEA FAQs
Yes! This will be a sit-down, plated dinner awards night.
Neon-style awards ceremony.
Yes. Semi-formal attire, no jeans or sneakers please and thank you.
Unfortunately, no. Tickets are transferable but not refundable. If you can't make it to the event, please email us at admin@pgchamber.bc.ca for the name of the person who will go in your behalf.
It's a big YES! Unlike the other BEAs, this year's after party will be held in the same venue as the awards ceremony. So please stay for the announcements.



