Finalists Announced for 2018 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards; Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Joins Hall of Fame

Charlie Sigvardsen accepting the induction into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame of Charlie’s Chocolate Factory

The finalists for the 19th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards were announced today at the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon, which also saw beloved family-business Charlie’s Chocolate Factory formally join the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame.

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade, and represent the top business honour in the city. The annual awards program provides a unique opportunity to highlight businesses, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations for their successes and contributions to the local community and economy.

Ahead of the finalist announcements, Burnaby-based chocolatier Charlie’s Chocolate Factory was formally inducted into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame as the 16th inductee. The Burnaby Business Hall of Fame is a prestigious recognition of those select long-standing Burnaby businesses which have made a significant contribution to the business community.

Finalists were announced in the 9 award categories, with winners being announced and the awards handed out at an “ice” themed gala event on November 1st. The finalists for the 2018 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are:

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