2016 Business Excellence Awards Nominees Luncheon

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD

This individual demonstrates extraordinary entrepreneurial success in starting a new business or in revitalizing a mature company during a period of 5 years or less.
Allan Mccloud (Chilako Meats)
Amanda Kupp (Prince George Diaper Service)
Chelsea Gibson (Wild Rose Wellness)
Cindy Klassen (Bites of Bliss)
Doug Bell (Northern Lights Estate Winery)
Emily Parsons (Emily Jane Photography Inc.)
Jason Hamborg (6ixSigma Productions Ltd, SwirlyBird Digital Marketing)
Jeni Arnott (Play Grounds Café)
Kelly Bergman (BergMedia)
Kelsy Polnik (Game Quest)
Kevin Pederson (West Coast Canning)
Mandy Paavola (MP Makeup Artistry)
Melissa Barna (MB Business Services Ltd.)
Melody Gustitus (Margo's Café Ltd.)
Mike Callewaert (Sarita Computers Limited)
Mojegan Sadeghian (Zaffron Cuisine Persian Café and Catering)
Michael Pockett (The Salted Cracker)
Richard Laferriere & Melody Tillmanns (Sticky's Canada, Prince George)
Ross Birchall (Wellesley Consulting Group (WCG))
 

SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD

This business has consistently provided outstanding customer service.
Amie Stoltz Art & Design
BergMedia
Cakewalk Desserts
Coast Inn of the North
Dandy Lines
Game Quest
Japan Wasabi Sushi Wonton House Ltd.
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Prince George
MB Business Services Ltd.
MP Makeup Artistry
Mr Mikes SteakhouseCasual
Northern Food Equipment
Northern Hardware & Furniture
Northern Lights Estate Winery
OVERhang Education Center Ltd.
Paris Jewellers
Pinups Punks And Pretty Things Hair Lounge
Play Grounds Café
Prince George Driving For Life Academy Ltd.
Sarita Computers Limited
Shiraz Café and Restaurant
Shoppers Drug Mart Hart Hwy
Style You Up
The Chinese Store Prince George
The Salted Cracker
Top Drawer Yarn Studio
Tops and Bottoms Garments Ltd.
Van Horlick's
Wellesley Consulting Group (WCG)
Wild Rose Wellness
 

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

This Prince George based business has demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership, innovation, management, marketing and service over the years but particularly in the past year. Not only does this business provide quality product or service, they have also developed excellent employee-employer relationships and are involved in the community.
Coast Inn of the North
CrossFit Dark Star
Emily Jane Photography Inc.
Game Quest
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Prince George
MP Makeup Artistry
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Play Grounds Café
Prince George Motorsports
Save On Foods
Two Rivers Gallery
Wellesley Consulting Group (WCG)
 

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

This local business person has a history of significant contribution to the community and is recognized for outstanding achievement in the business world.
Carolyn Holmes (Two Rivers Gallery)
Cindy Klassen (Bites of Bliss)
Dave Halley (Mr Mikes SteakhouseCasual)
Doug Bell (Northern Lights Estate Winery)
John Gibson (Prince George Airport Authority)
Kelsy Polnik (Game Quest)
Mandy Paavola (MP Makeup Artistry)
Melissa Barna (MB Business Services Ltd)
Peter Sia (Northland Nissan/Hyundia)
Ross Birchall (Wellesley Consulting Group (WCG))
Sufey Chen (Sufey Yoga)
 

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AWARD

This business or organization demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the environment by considering the impact on the environment in all decision making, product/service development and business practices.
Canfor
Kim Forest Management Ltd.
Norcan Consulting Ltd.
Northern Lights Estate Winery
PG Recycling and Return-It Centre
Pinups Punks And Pretty Things Hair Lounge
Play Grounds Café
Prince George Diaper Service
TerraWest Environmental
Tutte Farm
 

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

This business or organization coordinates projects, services, and/or events that give back to the community. Their efforts contribute to the social and cultural well-being of Prince George.
Bites of Bliss
Canfor
Coast Inn of the North
Costumes For a Cause
Diversified
Game Quest
Hub City Motors
Innovation Central Society / The Hubspace
Integris Credit Union
Live Work Communications
menchies frozen yogurt
MP Makeup Artistry & Prince George Dress Dreams
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Pacific Coastal Airlines
PG Recycling and Return-It Centre
Prince George Community Foundation
Sarita Computers Limited
Shiraz Café and Restaurant
Spinal Cord Injury BC
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation
Sun Life / Spread the Sunshine
Two Rivers Gallery
Wild Rose Wellness
 

*new* innovator OF THE YEAR AWARD

This business or organization has developed or adopted an innovative concept, process or product that demonstrates creativity in problem solving and/or business practices.
Innovation Central Society / The Hubspace
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Play Grounds Café
Prince George Humane Society
Shiraz Café and Restaurant
Sparkgeo
SwirlyBird Digital Marketing
 

MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

This business, has less than 5 employees, has demonstrated success and innovation over the years and especially within the past year. They provide a quality product or service and conduct their business with professionalism and integrity.
BergMedia                              
Digital Umbrella Creative (DUC)
Game Quest
InJoy Studio and Boutique
Loved Always Childrens' Consignment Boutique
Madison Ave Fashions
MB Business Services Ltd.
MP Makeup Artistry
Northern Food Equipment
Sarita Computers Limited
The Chinese Store Prince George
Wellesley Consulting Group (WCG)
Wild Rose Wellness
 

TOURISM and hospitality AWARD

This Prince George-based business or organization has delivered a top quality product or service which had worked to promote tourism and hospitality for Prince George and the region.
Coast Inn of the North
Game Quest
MP Makeup Artistry
Northern FanCon
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Norton North Ranch Cottages
Prestige Treasure Cove
Prince George Airport
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
Rockford Wok Bar Grill
Shiraz Café and Restaurant
The Chinese Store Prince George
Two Rivers Gallery
UNBC Continuing Studies
 

OUTSTANDING CORPORATE CULTURE AWARD

This business is where everyone wants to work. They create an inclusive and welcoming environment at work that successfully reduces barriers for all. They foster a culture of commitment to employee development that breeds a loyal and healthy workforce.
Canfor
Coast Inn of the North
DMC Chartered Professional Accountants Inc.
Game Quest
Hub City Volkswagen
MP Makeup Artistry
Northern Health
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Rein Business Service
Shoppers Drug Mart Hart Hwy
Two Rivers Gallery
 

HELL YEAH PRINCE GEORGE AWARD

In recognition of the wildly popular Facebook page Hell Yeah Prince George!, this award celebrates people and businesses putting themselves out there as PG Ambassadors. Nominations and voting for this award takes place completely through social media outside the regular nomination schedule.
**Watch for nominations to open on the Hell Yeah Prince George! Facebook page at the end of August!**