(TRI-CITIES) January 22, 2025 — The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists in seven categories for its 2025 Business Excellence Awards.
"Congratulations to this year's finalists, chosen from a diverse group of nominated businesses and leaders in the Tri-Cities," said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber. "On behalf of the Chamber, I extend a heartfelt thank you to our judges, who invested their time and expertise to evaluate the scores of very deserving nominations. We look forward to celebrating the best in business at our Chamber's gala in April."
The Chamber received more than 70 nominations for the 2025 awards, which were open to all businesses and individuals in the Tri-Cities. Judges selected the 22 finalists, and will now set to work on choosing the recipients in each category to be announced at the gala. Chamber members and the public can cast their votes for finalists, and the results will be part of the judging process. Judges remain anonymous, and are selected to represent the Chamber's board of directors, board of governors, ambassadors, past award recipients, members, and sponsors.
Also celebrated at the gala, the Chamber Member of the Year (to be announced soon), honours a person who has gone above and beyond in terms of their involvement with the Chamber and the wider community.
The 2025 Business Excellence Awards gala will take place April 5, at The Show Theatre, Great Canadian Casino Vancouver, in Coquitlam. The event typically sells out weeks in advance, and tickets are on sale now.
Tri-Cities Chamber 2025 Business Excellence Awards Finalists
Business of the Year (1 – 20 Employees)
- Mariner Brewing Company
- Poco Bowl
- Sandpiper Signs and Decals
Business of the Year (20+ Employees)
- Aspira Astoria Retirement Residences
- Good Dog
- Westwood Honda
Business Leader of the Year
- Lynn Mueller, SHARC Energy
- Milad Bahrami, Endurance Taekwondo Inc.
- Nicole Neuman, Synergy Engineering Ltd
- Samantha Lavoie, Samantha's Cleaning Services
Young Professional of the Year
- Cassandra Curtis, Cassandra Cake Co.
- Matthew Sebastiani, Bank of Canada
- Sameh Ginena, Big Hearts Home Care
Not-For-Profit of the Year
- Community Ventures Society
- Coquitlam Search and Rescue Society
- NaloxHome Society
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award of Distinction
- Arbutus Search Group Inc.
- Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies and Baked Goodness
- Vision2Reality Foundation
Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
- Best Way Heating
- Coquitlam Animal Hospital
- Enterprise Mechanical Systems
View the full list of nominees for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards.
View the Business Excellence Awards finalists and recipients from past years.
For more information about the 2025 Business Excellence Awards, visit the events calendar listing and signature events page. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Nicole Lauzon, Membership Manager.
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Since 1971, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has been the largest business association serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra, now representing 1,300+ organizations from every sector. The Chamber works to foster economic development, provide connections and benefits, and influence public policy at all levels of government to ensure strong business and strong communities. The Tri-Cities Chamber is an active member of the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.
For more information, contact:
Leslie Courchesne, Chief Executive Officer
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
ceo@tricitieschamber.com
604.468.6870