Finalists announced for 2024 Business Distinction Awards

For Immediate Release

VANCOUVER, B.C — — The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, in collaboration with the Scale-up Centre for SMEs, is pleased to announce the 24 finalists for the 2024 Business Distinction Awards.

These awards recognize organizations that have gone above and beyond to set themselves apart in business growth, employee engagement, community impact, sustainability and more. Nominations were collected during the spring, reviewed, and shortlisted by GVBOT’s Scale-up Centre for SMEs Advisory Committee.

The winners will be announced at a special event on Tuesday November 5, where the business community will celebrate the finalists in front of colleagues, families, and friends. Learn more

“This November we will get to celebrate the extraordinary efforts and creativity of Greater Vancouver's business leaders. Their commitment to excellence elevates both their organizations and contributes significantly to our region's economic vitality. Congratulations to all our distinguished visionary companies and entrepreneurs leading the way." - Bridgitte Anderson, President & CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

“Year after year, the astonishing impact, tenacity, and extraordinary efforts of the Greater Vancouver business community continue to impress and inspire. The finalists of the 2024 Business Distinction Awards are no different. November 5th will be a fantastic day for our community as we celebrate our distinguished finalists and their accomplishments.” – Sheh Shojaee and Meredith Moll, Co-chairs, Scale-up Centre for SMEs Advisory Committee

Business Growth - Operating 3+ Years:

• Falkirk Environmental Consultants Ltd.
• Huha
• Monos
• Oxygen8 Solutions Inc.

Employer of the Year:

• Belmar Consulting Group
• Conwest Developments
• InterVISTAS Consulting Inc.
• Talk Shop

Environmental Impact:

• Cadillac Fairview
• Conifer Homewares
• Debrand
• Hypercharge

Non-Profit of the Year:

• BC Centre for Ability
• BC Parks Foundation
• Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
• Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
• Life Sciences BC

Outstanding New Venture:

• Coastal Nations Fisheries
• Mosa Technologies Inc.
• Tuktu Care Inc.

Unique-to-Vancouver:

• And-Co Offices
• Kahani Pictures
• Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation

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About the Scale-up Centre for SMEs (SCS) 
The Scale-up Centre for SMEs (SCS) is an initiative of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. The SCS works to understand the trends, forces, and issues impacting SME growth, innovation, and competitiveness and develops programming and policy to address these issues. Based on the goals of helping companies to discover gaps, engage with experts, and create solutions to address obstacles to growth, the SCS connects, educates, and inspires SMEs in British Columbia.

About the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade:
Since its inception in 1887, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has been recognized as Pacific Canada’s leading business association, engaging members to positively impact public policy at all levels of government and to succeed and prosper in the global economy. With a Membership whose employees comprise one third of B.C.’s workforce, we are the largest business association between Victoria and Toronto. We leverage this collective strength, facilitating networking opportunities, and providing professional development through unique programs. In addition, we operate one of the largest events businesses in the country, providing a platform for national and international business and thought leaders to further enlighten B.C.’s business leaders.

Media contact:

Federico Cerani
Communications Manager
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
604-640-5450 | media@boardoftrade.com