Paladin Security wins Business of the Year at the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards
On November 6th, the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby hosted the 15th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards, recognizing organizations that have demonstrated outstanding business success and have had a positive and significant impact on the community.
The event, held at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, was emceed by Global BC on-air personalities Squire Barnes and Yvonne Schalle.
Winners were honoured in nine award categories, plus Burnaby-based restaurant the Hart House was recognized as this year’s Burnaby Business Hall of Fame inductee.
Taking home the Business of the Year award was Paladin Security, one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices from coast to coast, and their headquarters right here in Burnaby. Starting in 1976 as a modest 4 employee operation, Paladin is among the top 100 fastest growing companies in British Columbia with leading edge technology, and the most responsive customer service programs in the industry.
Winning in two different categories was the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, who took home the honours in the categories of Family Friendly organization of the Year, and Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year.
Other highlights of the evening included the always witty (and slightly self-deprecating) video introduction by Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, a tradition of the Gala over the past several years, and the Champagne reception to kick off the night.
“The Awards Gala is the biggest night on our event calendar, and one that I really enjoy a lot,” remarked Burnaby Board of Trade President & CEO Paul Holden. “It’s a special opportunity for us, and the City of Burnaby to truly recognize the businesses and organizations that make this community such an exceptional place to live, work, and do business. I’m very proud, not only of the winners, but of all our truly deserving nominees.”
The winners in each award category were:
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Burnaby Community Spirit Electronic Arts Canada
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Environmental Sustainability SFU Ancillary Services
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Not-for-Profit of the Year Down Syndrome Research Foundation
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Business Person of the Year Kazuko Komatsu (Pacific Western Brewing)
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Family Friendly Organization of the Year Down Syndrome Research Foundation
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Business of the Year (up to 50 Employees) Still Creek Press
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Business Innovation Schneider Electric Canada
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Business of the Year Paladin Security
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Entrepreneurial Spirit BCJobs.ca |
Business Hall of Fame Inductee Hart House |
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