2024 Winners of the BBEA

The Burnaby Board of Trade held the 24th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards event to celebrate the best of Burnaby business.

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations for excellence across 9 different award categories, as well as the inductee to the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame. See the winners below and watch the highlights video!

Burnaby Community Spirit – For a business having demonstrated outstanding commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and for the strong support of local service agencies and Not-For-Profit organizations.

Winner:The Amazing Brentwood

Award Sponsor: City of Burnaby

Business Innovation – For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities.

Winner: Hydrogen in Motion (H2M)
Award Sponsor: BCIT School of Business + Media

Entrepreneurial Spirit – For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or a new initiative within an existing business with significant results in key business metrics.

Winner: Punk Rock Pastries
Award Sponsor: Scotiabank

Environmental Sustainability –For a business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and/or eliminates waste and pollution.

Winner: Prism Engineering
Award Sponsor: Douglas College

Healthy, Diverse and Inclusive Workplace – For a business that has recognized the value of employee health and wellness, and has created a workplace and culture which supports employees in their efforts to achieve work-life balance and to maintain and improve their physical, emotional and mental well-being. For a business who demonstrated sustained support for advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and as a catalyst for within an industry, organization or local community.

Winner:Microserve
Award Sponsor: Pacific Blue Cross

Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year – For a Not-For-Profit organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the Burnaby community and its citizens, and in doing so has made Burnaby a better place to live, work and play.

Winner: Neil Squire Society
Award Sponsor: ABC Recycling

Businessperson of the Year – For a local businessperson who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance, is an outstanding role model for business development and excellence.

Winner: Natasha Purnell - Park Insurance
Award Sponsors: Trans Mountain

Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) – For a Burnaby business employing up to 50 people which has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.

Winner: Belmar Consulting
Award Sponsor: Prospera Credit Union

Business of the Year – For a business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.

Winner: ETRO Construction
Award Sponsor: Beedie

Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee – For a widely recognized Burnaby-based business which has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a positive and significant impact on the community. Individuals, who through their vision and dedication have realized a significant, long-term impact on business in the community, may also be recognized.

Winner:Houle Electric

Award Sponsor:

The Burnaby Board of Trade held the 23rd annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards event to celebrate the best of Burnaby business.

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations for excellence across 9 different award categories, as well as the inductee to the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame. See the winners below and watch the highlights video!

Burnaby Community Spirit – For a business having demonstrated outstanding commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and for the strong support of local service agencies and Not-For-Profit organizations.

Winner: Vancity – Burnaby Heights Community Branch
Award Sponsor: City of Burnaby
Watch this award’s recap video

Business Innovation – For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities.

Winner: Nano One
Award Sponsor: BCIT School of Business + Media
Watch this award’s recap video

Entrepreneurial Spirit – For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or a new initiative within an existing business with significant results in key business metrics.

Winner: BAK’D Cookies
Award Sponsor: Scotiabank
Watch this award’s recap video

Environmental Sustainability –For a business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and/or eliminates waste and pollution.

Winner: Svante
Award Sponsor: Douglas College
Watch this award’s recap video

Healthy, Diverse and Inclusive Workplace – For a business that has recognized the value of employee health and wellness, and has created a workplace and culture which supports employees in their efforts to achieve work-life balance and to maintain and improve their physical, emotional and mental well-being. For a business who demonstrated sustained support for advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and as a catalyst for within an industry, organization or local community.

Winner: Houle Electric
Award Sponsor: Pacific Blue Cross
Watch this award’s recap video

Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year – For a Not-For-Profit organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the Burnaby community and its citizens, and in doing so has made Burnaby a better place to live, work and play.

Winner: Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Award Sponsor: ABC Recycling
Watch this award’s recap video

Businessperson of the Year – For a local businessperson who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance, is an outstanding role model for business development and excellence.

Winner: Scott Billows (Belmar Consulting Group)
Award Sponsors: Trans Mountain
Watch this award’s recap video

Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) – For a Burnaby business employing up to 50 people which has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.

Winner: GBC Law
Award Sponsor: Blue Shore Financial
Watch this award’s recap video

Business of the Year – For a business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.

Winner: Daiya Foods
Award Sponsor: Beedie
Watch this award’s recap video

Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee – For a widely recognized Burnaby-based business which has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a positive and significant impact on the community. Individuals, who through their vision and dedication have realized a significant, long-term impact on business in the community, may also be recognized.

Winner: Pacific Blue Cross
Award Sponsor: TD Canada Trust
Watch this award’s recap video

The Burnaby Board of Trade held the 22nd annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards event to celebrate the best of Burnaby business.

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations for excellence across 9 different award categories. See the winners below and watch the highlights video!

Burnaby Community Spirit – For a business having demonstrated outstanding commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and for the strong support of local service agencies and Not-For-Profit organizations.

Winner: Desi Turka Indian Cuisine
Award Sponsor: City of Burnaby
Watch this award’s recap video

Business Innovation – For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities.

Winner: Symvivo Corporation
Award Sponsor: BCIT School of Business + Media
Watch this award’s recap video

Entrepreneurial Spirit – For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or a new initiative within an existing business with significant results in key business metrics.

Winner: CadMakers
Award Sponsor: Scotiabank
Watch this award’s recap video

Environmental Sustainability –For a business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and/or eliminates waste and pollution.

Winner: LifeLabs
Award Sponsor: Douglas College
Watch this award’s recap video

Healthy, Diverse and Inclusive Workplace – For a business that has recognized the value of employee health and wellness, and has created a workplace and culture which supports employees in their efforts to achieve work-life balance and to maintain and improve their physical, emotional and mental well-being. For a business who demonstrated sustained support for advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and as a catalyst for within an industry, organization or local community.

Winner: Watson Gloves
Award Sponsor: Pacific Blue Cross
Watch this award’s recap video

Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year – For a Not-For-Profit organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the Burnaby community and its citizens, and in doing so has made Burnaby a better place to live, work and play.

Winner: Burnaby Family Life
Award Sponsor: ABC Recycling
Watch this award’s recap video

Businessperson of the Year – For a local businessperson who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance, is an outstanding role model for business development and excellence.

Winner: Mike Maierle (ETRO Construction)
Award Sponsors: Gateway Casinos & Delta Hotels
Watch this award’s recap video

Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) – For a Burnaby business employing up to 50 people which has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.

Winner: Park Insurance
Award Sponsor: Blue Shore Financial
Watch this award’s recap video

Business of the Year – For a business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.

Winner: Alexander College
Award Sponsor: Appia Development
Watch this award’s recap video

On November 5th, the Burnaby Board of Trade held the 21st annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards as a hybrid in-person/digital event to celebrate and recognize the perseverance, ingenuity, and success of Burnaby businesses during an unprecedented and challenging year.   With amended award categories and a revised awards program and event to reflect the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 21st annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards toasted the strength of our business community and recognized businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals and non-profits which exemplify excellence, innovation and service.   Following receipt of a record number of nominations for the awards program, the following winners were announced:

Burnaby Community Spirit – For a business having demonstrated outstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility, strong support of local service agencies and not-for-profit community organizations, and outstanding community initiatives and activities specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winner: Allteck
Award Sponsor: City of Burnaby
Watch this award’s recap video

Business Innovation – For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities in general, or specific to activities and initiatives related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winner: Advanced Intelligent Systems
Award Sponsor: BCIT School of Business + Media
Watch this award’s recap video

Entrepreneurial Spirit – For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or a new initiative within an existing business with significant results in key business metrics, including new businesses or new initiatives specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winner: Fantuan Delivery
Award Sponsor: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
Watch this award’s recap video

Environmental Sustainability – For a business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and/or eliminates waste and pollution, and for either the continued or enhanced commitment to these principles throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winner: Electronic Arts
Award Sponsor: Douglas College
Watch this award’s recap video

Healthy Workplace – For a business that has recognized the value of employee health and wellness, and has created a workplace and culture which supports employees in their efforts to achieve work-life balance and to maintain and improve their physical, emotional and mental well-being, including specific initiatives and actions taken to support employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winner: Para Space Landscaping
Award Sponsor: Pacific Blue Cross
Watch this award’s recap video

Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year – For a Not-For-Profit organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the Burnaby community and its citizens, including through activities and programming specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in doing so has made Burnaby a better place to live, work and play, and have contributed to the Burnaby community’s recovery.

Winner: Burnaby Hospital Foundation
Award Sponsor: ABC Recycling
Watch this award’s recap video

Businessperson of the Year – For a local businessperson who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance in general or specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been an outstanding role model for business development and excellence.

Winner: Rizwan Somji (Cymax Group)
Award Sponsor: Appia Development
Watch this award’s recap video

Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) – For a Burnaby business employing up to 50 people which has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service in Burnaby in general or specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winner: Integra Eyecare Centre
Award Sponsor: Blue Shore Financial
Watch this award’s recap video

Business of the Year – For a business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service in Burnaby in general or specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winner: Beedie
Award Sponsor: Burnaby Now
Watch this award’s recap video

Burnaby Citizen Champion –  For a Burnaby resident, volunteer, or individual employee who through their own personal dedication, performance, and service greatly contributed to the Burnaby community’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winner: Sangeeta Bhonsale
Watch this award’s recap video

Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee – For a widely recognized Burnaby-based business which has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a positive and significant impact on the community.  Individuals, who through their vision and dedication have realized a significant, long-term impact on business in the community, may also be recognized.

Winner: Canada Wide Media
Award Sponsor: Simon Fraser University
Watch this award’s recap video

On November 7th, 2019 over 350 business professionals and community leaders attended the 20th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala to celebrate the best of Burnaby business.

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations for excellence across 9 different award categories, in additional to the 2019 inductee to the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame.  See the winners below and watch the recap video!  Click here for photos from the event!

The winners of the 2019 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards were:

Healthy Workplace – For a business that has recognized the importance of supporting employees as they balance the demands and responsibilities of both work and home roles, and has created a flexible and supportive workplace and culture with “family-friendly” policies and practices.
Winner:  Park Insurance
Award Sponsor:  Pacific Blue Cross

Burnaby Community Spirit– For a business having demonstrated outstanding commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and for the strong support of local service agencies and Not-For-Profit organizations.
Winner:  Cockney Kings Fish & Chips
Award Sponsor: City of Burnaby

Business Innovation – For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities.
Winner: Stantec Consulting 
Award Sponsor: BCIT: School of Business and Media 

Entrepreneurial Spirit – For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or a new initiative within an existing business with significant results in key business metrics.
Winner: Traction on Demand
Award Sponsor: Scotiabank 

Environmental Sustainability – For a business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and/or eliminates waste and pollution.
Winner: Hemlock Printers
Award Sponsor: Douglas College 

Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year – For a Not-For-Profit organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the Burnaby community and its citizens, and in doing so has made Burnaby a better place to live, work and play.
Winner: Progressive Housing Society 
Award Sponsor: ABC Recycling

Business Person of the Year – For a local businessperson who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance, is an outstanding role model for business development and excellence.
Winner:  Leza Muir, Pacific Blue Cross
Award Sponsor:  Trans Mountain 

Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) – For a business employing up to 50 people which has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.
Winner:  Centaur Products
Award Sponsor: BlueShore Financial

Business of the Year –  For a business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.
Winner:  Hub International Insurance Brokers
Award Sponsor: Appia Development

Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee – For a widely recognized Burnaby-based business which has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a positive and significant impact on the community.
Inductee:  Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
Award Sponsor:  Simon Fraser University

On November 1st, 2018 a crowd of 350 business professionals and community leaders attended an ice-themed 19th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala to celebrate the best of Burnaby business.  Read more about the event here and see the photos here!

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations for excellence across 9 different award categories.

As part of the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards program, one long-time Burnaby business is inducted in the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame each year as recognition of a history of continued business success, leadership, and community commitment.

The winners of the 2018 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards were:

Healthy Workplace – For a business that has recognized the importance of supporting employees as they balance the demands and responsibilities of both work and home roles, and has created a flexible and supportive workplace and culture with “family-friendly” policies and practices.
Recipient – Clio
Award Sponsor:  Pacific Blue Cross

Burnaby Community Spirit – For a business having demonstrated outstanding commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and for the strong support of local service agencies and Not-For-Profit organizations.
Recipient – Vancity
Award Sponsor: City of Burnaby

Business Innovation – For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities.
Recipient – Kardium
Award Sponsor: BCIT: School of Business

Entrepreneurial Spirit – For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or a new initiative within an existing business with significant results in key business metrics.
Recipient – Dageraad Brewing
Award Sponsor: Scotiabank

Environmental Sustainability – For a business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and/or eliminates waste and pollution.
Recipient – Rocky Mountain Soap Company
Award Sponsor: Douglas College

Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year – For a Not-For-Profit organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the Burnaby community and its citizens, and in doing so has made Burnaby a better place to live, work and play.
Recipient – Burnaby Community Services
Award Sponsor: ABC Recycling

Business Person of the Year – For a local businessperson who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance, is an outstanding role model for business development and excellence.
Recipient – Raminder Grewal, Keystone Environmental
Award Sponsor:  Burnaby Now

Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) – For a business employing up to 50 people which has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.
Recipient – Nanotech Security
Award Sponsor: BlueShore Financial

Business of the Year – For a business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.
Recipient – Hemlock Printers
Award Sponsor: Appia Development

Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee – For a widely recognized Burnaby-based business which has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a positive and significant impact on the community.
Recipient –  Charlie’s Chocolate Factory
Award Sponsor:  Simon Fraser University

On November 2nd , 2017 a sold-out crowd of over 350 business professionals and community leaders attended the 18th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala to celebrate the best of Burnaby business.

The westcoast-themed gala event is the top Burnaby business event of the year, attracting the best and brightest from Burnaby’s business community. Read more about the event here and see the photos here!

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations for excellence across 9 different award categories.

As part of the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards program, one long-time Burnaby business is inducted in the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame each year as recognition of a history of continued business success, leadership, and community commitment.

The winners of the 2017 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards were:

Healthy Workplace – For a business that has recognized the importance of supporting employees as they balance the demands and responsibilities of both work and home roles, and has created a flexible and supportive workplace and culture with “family-friendly” policies and practices.
Recipient – Binnie
Award Sponsor:  Pacific Blue Cross

Burnaby Community Spirit – For a business having demonstrated outstanding commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and for the strong support of local service agencies and Not-For-Profit organizations.
Recipient – Lougheed Town Centre
Award Sponsor: City of Burnaby

Business Innovation – For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities.
Recipient – LMI Technologies
Award Sponsor: BCIT: School of Business

Entrepreneurial Spirit – For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or a new initiative within an existing business with significant results in key business metrics.
Recipient – Fortius Sport & Health
Award Sponsor: Scotiabank

Environmental Sustainability – For a business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and/or eliminates waste and pollution.
Recipient – Interfor
Award Sponsor: Douglas College

Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year – For a Not-For-Profit organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the Burnaby community and its citizens, and in doing so has made Burnaby a better place to live, work and play.
Recipient – Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Award Sponsor: ABC Recycling

Business Person of the Year – For a local businessperson who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance, is an outstanding role model for business development and excellence.
Recipient – Peter Legge, Canada Wide Media

Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) – For a business employing up to 50 people which has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.
Recipient – Cockney Kings Fish & Chips
Award Sponsor: BlueShore Financial

Business of the Year – For a business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.
Recipient – Traction on Demand
Award Sponsor: Appia Development

Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee – For a widely recognized Burnaby-based business which has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a positive and significant impact on the community.
Recipient –  Milani Plumbing, Drainage and Heating
Award Sponsor:  Simon Fraser University

On November 3rd, three hundred and fifty business professionals and community leaders came together to celebrate the best of Burnaby business at a Venetian masquerade-themed gala event for the 17^th anniversary of the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards. Read more about the event here and see the photos here!

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses for excellence across 9 different award categories.

As part of the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards program, one long-time Burnaby business is inducted in the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame each year, as recognition of many years of continued business success and community commitment.

On November 5^th, three hundred business professionals and community leaders came together to celebrate the best of Burnaby business at a west coast-themed gala event for the 16^th anniversary of the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards. Read the news release here and see the gala photos here!

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses for excellence across 9 different award categories.

As part of the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards program, one long-time Burnaby business is inducted in the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame each year, as recognition of many years of continued business success and community commitment.

The winners of the 2015 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards were:

Family-Friendly Organization of the Year – For a business that has recognized the importance of supporting employees as they balance the demands and responsibilities of both work and home roles, and has created a flexible and supportive workplace and culture with “family-friendly” policies and practices.
Recipient – Traction on Demand
Award Sponsor:  Pacific Blue Cross

Burnaby Community Spirit – For a business having demonstrated outstanding commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and for the strong support of local service agencies and Not-For-Profit organizations.
Recipient – Still Creek Press       
Award Sponsor: City of Burnaby

Business Innovation – For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities.
Recipient – Greenlight Innovation
Award Sponsor: BCIT: School of Business

Entrepreneurial Spirit – For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or a new initiative within an existing business with significant results in key business metrics.
Recipient – Bit Stew Systems
Award Sponsor: Vancity

Environmental Sustainability – For a business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and/or eliminates waste and pollution.
Recipient – Reid’s Automotive Recycling
Award Sponsor: Douglas College

Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year – For a Not-For-Profit organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the Burnaby community and its citizens, and in doing so has made Burnaby a better place to live, work and play.
Recipient – Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion
Award Sponsor: ABC Recycling

Business Person of the Year – For a local businessperson who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance, is an outstanding role model for business development and excellence.
Recipient – Jack Newton (Clio)
Award Sponsor:  Burnaby Hospital Foundation

Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) – For a business employing up to 50 people which has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.
Recipient – Gloo Studios
Award Sponsor: BlueShore Financial

Business of the Year – For a business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.
Recipient – Clio
Award Sponsor: Burnaby NOW

Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee – For a widely recognized Burnaby-based business which has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a positive and significant impact on the community.
Recipient – The Valley Bakery
Award Sponsor:  Simon Fraser University

On November 6^th, three hundred and fifty business professionals and community leaders came together to celebrate the best of Burnaby business at a west coast-themed gala event for the 15^th anniversary of the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards. Read the news release here and see the gala photos here!

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses for excellence across 9 different award categories.

As part of the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards program, one long-time Burnaby business is inducted in the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame each year, as recognition of many years of continued business success and community commitment.

The winners of the 2014 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards were:

Family-Friendly Organization of the Year – For a business that has recognized the importance of supporting employees as they balance the demands and responsibilities of both work and home roles, and has created a flexible and supportive workplace and culture with “family-friendly” policies and practices.
Recipient – Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Award Sponsor:  Pacific Blue Cross

Burnaby Community Spirit – For a business having demonstrated outstanding commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and for the strong support of local service agencies and Not-For-Profit organizations.
Recipient – Electronic Arts        
Award Sponsor: City of Burnaby

Business Innovation – For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities.
Recipient – Schneider Electric
Award Sponsor: BCIT: School of Business

Entrepreneurial Spirit – For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or a new initiative within an existing business with significant results in key business metrics.
Recipient – BCJobs.ca
Award Sponsor: Vancity

Environmental Sustainability – For a business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and/or eliminates waste and pollution.
Recipient – SFU Ancillary Services
Award Sponsor: Douglas College

Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year – For a Not-For-Profit organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the Burnaby community and its citizens, and in doing so has made Burnaby a better place to live, work and play.
Recipient –  Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Award Sponsor: ABC Recycling

Businessperson of the Year – For a local businessperson who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance, is an outstanding role model for business development and excellence.
Recipient – Kazuko Komatsu, Pacific Western Brewing
Award Sponsor:  Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) – For a business employing up to 50 people which has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.
Recipient – Still Creek Press
Award Sponsor: BlueShore Financial

Business of the Year – For a business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.
Recipient – Paladin Security
Award Sponsor: Appia Development

Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee – For a widely recognized Burnaby-based business which has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a positive and significant impact on the community.
Recipient – Hart House Restaurant
Award Sponsor:  Simon Fraser University