Business Excellence Award Winners of the Past
Past Winners
2025
Lifetime Achievement Award
Prince George Citizen
Business of the Year
MDN Trinity Financial Services Inc
Business Person of the Year
Kyndra Farrell
BIPOC Business of the Year
House of Ancestors "Uda Dune Baiyoh"
Excellence in Customer Service
Birchwood Veterinary Clinic
Excellence in Not For Profit and Community Service
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation
Excellence in Technological Innovation
Stackd
Excellence in Business Philanthropy
Four Rivers Co-op
Excellence in Entertainment and Attractions
Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
Excellence in Environmental Impact
Goodsir Nature Park
Excellence in Food and Beverage
Open Door Cafe
Excellence in Promotion and Marketing
Busy Boss Communications
2024
Lifetime Achievement Award
Selen Alpay
Business of the Year
3 Goblins Games
Business Person of the Year
Tracey Johnson
BIPOC Business of the Year
Nechako Ridge Denturist Corp
Excellence in Customer Service
Cheeseneeds.com
Excellence in Not For Profit and Community Service
Prince George Community Foundation
Excellence in Technological Innovation
Acres Enterprises Ltd.
Excellence in Business Philanthropy
Canadian Tire
Excellence in Entertainment and Attractions
Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
Excellence in Environmental Impact
Wall to Wall- Renovate Recycle Restore
Excellence in Food and Beverage
Baller Food
Excellence in Promotion and Marketing
Baller Food
2023
Business of the Year
Russell Audio-Visual
Business Person of the Year
Selen Alpay
BIPOC Business of the Year
Ivy’s Family Kitchen
Micro Business of the Year
Worth A Shot Mobile Bar
Service Excellence
The Open Door Cafe
Excellence in Promotion & Marketing
Chilako Meats
Leader in Industry and Resource Management
EDI - Environmental Dynamics Inc
Excellence in Workplace Culture & Safety
Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society
Leader in Entertainment and Attractions
Theatre NorthWest
Excellence in Environmental Innovation
Wall to Wall- Renovate Recycle Restore
Leader in Food and Beverage
Trench Brewing & Distilling Inc
Leader in Community Organization & Non-Profits
Crisis Centre for Northern BC
Foundry Prince George
2022
Business of the Year
The Makerie Craft & Coffee Bar
Business Person of the Year
Gwen Arrowsmith
Top Indigenous-Owned Business
Uda Dune Baiyoh “House of Ancestors” Conference Centre and Café
Micro Business of the Year
Black House Bakery
The Adventure Bus Tour Co.
Service Excellence
Mainline Plumbing and Heating
Top Non-Profit/Charity
Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society
Environmental Leadership
Homespun Refillery
Business Resiliency
The Makerie Craft & Coffee Bar
Support PG
Tourism Prince George
Workplace Culture & Safety
Birch & Boar Charcuterie & Provisions
2021
Business of the Year
4 Paws Pure
Business Person of the Year
Marianne Koops
Top Indigenous-Owned Business
The Pepper Tree Hair Studio
Micro Business of the Year
Kindness Krate
Service Excellence
Salmon Valley Campground
Top Non-Profit/Charity
Prince George Community Foundation
Environmental Leadership
Spruce City Wildlife Association
Business Resiliency
Central Display & Tents
Support PG
Birch & Boar Charcuterie and Provisions
Workplace Culture & Safety
Ridgeline Corp.
2020
Business of the Year
Ridgeline Corp
Business Person of the Year
Mark McVey
Top Indigenous-Owned Business
Zandra Ross Coaching & Consulting
Micro Business of the Year
Blake Productions
Top Marketing Campaign
Support PG
Excellence in Food & Beverage
Birch and Boar Charcuterie & Provisions
Trench Brewing & Distilling
Service Excellence Award
Books & Company
Top Non-Profit/Charity Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC
Environmental Leadership Award
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Support PG
Trench Brewing & Distilling
Top Workplace Culture Award
Books & Company
Remarkable Visitor Experience Award
Cariboo Rocks the North
El Shaddai Ranch
2019
Business of the Year
Birch and Boar Charcuterie and Provisions
Business Person of the Year
Sonica Kandola
Top Indigenous-Owned Business
Erin Stagg Fine Art
Micro Business of the Year
4 Paws Pure
Excellence in Food & Beverage
Trench Brewing & Distilling
Top Marketing Campaign
Cariboo Rocks the North
Service Excellence Award
It’s All About Coffee & Food
Top Non-Profit/Charity Award
Prince George Hospice Society
Environmental Leadership Award
Pacific Western Brewing
Excellence in Hospitality Award
Salmon Valley Campground
Remarkable Visitor Experience Award
CrossRoads Brewing Street Festival Series
Top Workplace Culture Award
The Exploration Place
2018
Business of the Year
Sonar Comedy and Nightclub
Business Person of the Year
John Allen French (Takla Nation)
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Angela McLaren (Prince George Humane Society)
Micro Business of the Year
Cakewalk Desserts
Outstanding Corporate Culture
Team Powerhouse Realty
Excellence in Food Service
CrossRoads Brewing
Service Excellence Award
Birch and Boar Butchery
Community Impact Award
Prince George Humane Society
Environmental Awareness Award
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Excellence in Hospitality
Coast Inn of the North
West Lake Campground and RV Park
Remarkable Visitor Experience
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Innovator of the Year Award
Zandra Ross Lifestyle
2017
Business of the Year
Play Grounds Café
Business Person of the Year
Tim Bennett (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George)
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Eoin Foley (Betulla Burning & Nancy O’s)
Micro Business of the Year
Frozen Paddle
Outstanding Corporate Culture
Canadian Tire
Innovator of the Year Award
Prince George Diaper Service
Tourism and Hospitality
Northern FanCon
Service Excellence Award
MP Makeup Artistry
Community Impact Award
Prince George Public Library
Environmental Awareness Award
Play Grounds Café
Hell Yeah Prince George Ambassador Award
The Little Dillers
2016
Business of the Year
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Business Person of the Year
Doug Bell
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Doug Bell
Micro Business of the Year
Game Quest
Innovator of the Year Award
Play Grounds Café
Outstanding Corporate Culture
Two Rivers Gallery
Tourism and Hospitality
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Service Excellence Award
Northern Hardware & Furniture
Environmental Awareness Award
PG Recycling and Return-It Centre
Community Impact Award
PG Recycling and Return-It Centre
Hell Yeah Prince George Ambassador Award
Kyle Sampson
2015
Business of the Year
Nancy O’s Restaurant
Business Person of the Year
Barb Bush – BDC
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Greg Pocock – Prince George Cougars
Micro Business of the Year
Livework Communications
Outstanding Corporate Culture
Integris Credit Union
Innovator of the Year Award
Play Grounds Café
Tourism Impact
Northern British Columbia Tourism Association
Service Excellence Award
Speedee Your Office Experts Ltd.
Environmental Leadership
UNBC Students Pave the Way
Community Impact Award
2015 Canada Winter Games
Hell Yeah Prince George Ambassador Award
Mr. Mikes Casual Steakhouse
2014
Business of the Year
The Copper Pig Bbq House
Shiraz Café & Restaurant
Business Person of the Year
Jos Van Hage
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Tyler Burbee – The Copper Pig BBQ House
Micro Business of the Year
6ix Sigma Productions
Outstanding Corporate Culture
Charles Jago Northern Sports Centre
Corporate Citizen of the Year Award
Prince George Citizen
Tourism Impact
2015 Canada Winter Games
Service Excellence Award
Stride & Glide Sports
Environmental Leadership
Home Sweet Home
Community Impact Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters Prince George
Hell Yeah Prince George Ambassador Award
Norm Coyne
2013
Business of the Year
Integris Credit Union
Business Person of the Year
Shauna Harper
New Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Reza Akbari – Shiraz Café & Restaurant
Micro Business of the Year
Van Horlick’s Trophy & Gift House
Corporate Citizen of the Year Award
Pacific Western Brewing Co.
Tourism Impact
The Exploration Place
Service Excellence Award
Integris Credit Union
Environmental Leadership
University of Northern British Columbia
Community Impact Award
Child Development Centre of Prince George & District
Outstanding Corporate Culture
TELUS
2012
Business of the Year
Chieftain Auto Parts Ltd.
Business Person of the Year
MaryAnne Arcand
New Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Eoin Foley – Nancy O’s
Micro Business of the Year
Green Mobile Veterinary Services
Corporate Citizen of the Year Award
Integris Credit Union
Tourism Impact
World Baseball Challenge Society
Service Excellence Award
Splash Media Group Inc.
Environmental Leadership
The Salvation Army
Community Impact Award
Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Society
Outstanding Corporate Culture
Costco Wholesale
2011
Corporate Citizen 1-49 Employees Award
Prince George Cougars
Corporate Citizen 50+ Employees Award
CIBC Run for a Cure
Business Person of the Year Award
Ray Gerow
Employer of the Year Award
TELUS
Community Booster Non-Profit Association Award
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation
Tourism Excellence Award
Prince George Exhibition
Technology Innovator Award
UNBC Biomass Gasification Facility
Retailer of the Year Award
Hubbell Designer Goldsmiths
Home Based Business Award
Blake Productions
Welcoming and Inclusive Workplace Award
Two Rivers Business Centre
Manufacturer of the Year Award
Myatovic Construction Ltd
Customer Service Award
Homesteader Meats
The Green Award
University of Northern British Columbia
Community Booster Business Award
Integris Credit Union’s
Newsmaker of the Year Award
Mary Kordyban Foundation
2010
Corporate Citizen 1-49 Employees Award
UNIGLOBE Sunburst Travel & Cruises
Corporate Citizen 50+ Employees Award
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Business Person of the Year Award
David Fehr
Brian Fehr
Employer of the Year Award
Spruce Credit Union
Community Booster Non-Profit Association Award
Salvation Army
Tourism Excellence Award
CN Centre
Technology Innovator Award
Terra Cognita Software Systems Inc.
Retailer of the Year Award
Central Builder's Supply PG Ltd.
Home Based Business Award
Design Logic Interiors Ltd.
Welcoming and Inclusive Workplace Award
AiMHi
Manufacturer of the Year Award
Pacific Western Brewing Co.
Customer Service Award
Spruce Capital Feeds Ltd.
The Green Award
P & R Organics
Community Booster Business Award
UNIGLOBE Sunburst Travel & Cruises
Newsmaker of the Year Award
2015 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee
2009
Corporate Citizen 1-49 Employees Award
Hubbell Designer Goldsmiths
Corporate Citizen 50+ Employees Award
Spee-Dee Your Office Experts
Business Person of the Year Award
Sam Kirsch - Ramada Hotel
Employer of the Year Award
Papyrus Printing Ltd.
Community Booster Non-Profit Association Award
Volunteer Prince George
Tourism Excellence Award
World Baseball Challenge
Technology Innovator Award
CMO Data Systems Corp.
Retailer of the Year Award
BK Two Way Radio Ltd.
Home Based Business Award
My City Life
Newsmaker of the Year Award
World Baseball Challenge
Manufacturer of the Year Award
WOLFTEK Industries Inc.
Customer Service Award
Integris Credit Union
Community Booster Business Award
Pacific Western Brewery Co.
The Green Award
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
2008
Corporate Citizen 1-49 Employees Award
Spruce Credit Union
Corporate Citizen 50+ Employees Award
Costco Wholesale Ltd.
Business Person of the Year Award
Dr. Charles Jago - UNBC
Employer of the Year Award
Prince George Hospice Society
Community Booster Non-Profit Association Award
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation
Tourism Excellence Award
BC Seniors Games Society
Technology Innovator Award
Terra Cognita Software Systems Inc.
Retailer of the Year Award
Meow Records
Home Based Business Award
The Angler's Atlas
Newsmaker of the Year Award
Prince George Airport Authority
Manufacturer of the Year Award
Northwood Preservers
Customer Service Award
The Pastry Chef
Community Booster Business Award
94x and the Wolf
The Green Award
REAPS (Recycling and Environmental Action Plan Society)
2007
Corporate Citizen 1-49 Employees Award
Commonwealth Financial
Corporate Citizen 50+ Employees Award
Integris Credit Union
Business Person of the Year Award
Bruce Sutherland - WOLFTEK Industries Inc.
Employer of the Year Award
Spee-Dee Your Office Experts
Community Booster Non-Profit Association Award
The Exploration Place
Tourism Excellence Award
2007 RBC Royal Bank Cup
Technology Innovator Award
WOLFTEK Industries Inc.
Retailer of the Year Award
Books & Company
Home Based Business Award
Noah's Ark Adventureland
Newsmaker of the Year Award
2007 RBC Royal Bank Cup
Manufacturer of the Year Award
Pacific Western Brewing Co.
Customer Service Award
The Dog Gone Bakery
Community Booster Business Award
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
The Green Award
Habitat for Humanity ReStore