WINNERS

RISING STAR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

“This award recognizes a business who has displayed exceptional entrepreneurship by taking calculated risks to achieve remarkable success within their respective fields. Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary initiatives in business that resulted in significant growth. “
**Eligible businesses must be less than three years old.

Little Spoon Bakery

Award Sponsored By: Revelstoke Credit Union

- - - - -

YOUTH EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

“The Youth Employer of the Year award honors businesses or organizations that have demonstrated excellence in hiring, mentoring, and nurturing potential by creating valuable work experience opportunities for young individuals in our community. 'Youth' refers to individuals between the ages of 12 and 30.”

Southside Market

Award Sponsored By: The Roxy Theatre

- - - - -

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

“The Sustainable Business Excellence award acknowledges businesses that have exhibited a steadfast dedication and an innovative approach to incorporating sustainable practices into their operations. Nominees in this category have demonstrated exceptional leadership in environmental stewardship, actively contributing to the well-being of the community through their sustainable business practices. “

Forage & Fill Eco Retail Ltd.

Award Sponsored By: Mackenzie Peak Law Corporation

- - - - -

EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM

“This category recognizes attractions, cultural venues, businesses, and organizations that significantly contribute to the visitor experience and enhance the appeal of the destination. Nominees in this category have consistently delivered exceptional events and experiences that have played a pivotal role in promoting visitation and elevating the local tourism industry.“

Apex Rafting

Award Sponsored By: Tourism Revelstoke

- - - - -

FOOD & BEVERAGE EXCELLENCE

“The Food and Beverage Excellence award celebrates nominees who have consistently delivered an exceptional customer experience. These nominees have exemplified a commitment to excellence in service and product quality within the food and beverage industry, establishing themselves as leaders and setting the standard for exceptional hospitality.“

The Nest by Eagle Pass

Award Sponsored By: HR Covered

- - - - -

ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENCE

“The Accommodation Excellence award recognizes nominees who have consistently provided an outstanding customer experience in the accommodation sector. These nominees have demonstrated a commitment to delivering superior service and product quality, ensuring guests have a remarkable stay and contributing to the overall reputation of Revelstoke as a premier destination.”

Boulder Mountain Resort

Award Sponsored By: Swiss Chalet Motel

- - - - -

EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL

“The Excellence in Retail award celebrates nominees who have exemplified a dedication to excellence in customer experience. These nominees have consistently delivered high-quality products and services while staying current with market trends. Their commitment to building positive customer relationships has set them apart as leaders within the retail sector.”

Universal Footwear

Award Sponsored By: Tim Hortons Revelstoke

- - - - -

EXCELLENCE IN MANUFACTURING

“The Excellence in Manufacturing award recognizes successful and sustainable businesses that have demonstrated excellence in manufacturing locally produced, high-quality products. Nominees in this category have made significant contributions to the economic base of Revelstoke while maintaining superior manufacturing standards.”

Big Eddy Glass Works

Award Sponsored By: Revelstoke Home Hardware

- - - - -

EXCELLENCE IN TRADES AND SERVICES

“The Excellence in Trades and Services award acknowledges nominees who consistently deliver an outstanding customer experience through service and product offerings of exceptional quality. Nominees prioritize an ethical approach to their business practices while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Their dedication to excellence and commitment to both customers and employees set them apart as leaders in the trades and services sector.”

Parallel Vision Contracting

Award Sponsored By: Straight Up Construction (2018) Ltd

- - - - -

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION EXCELLENCE

“The Technology and Innovation Excellence award celebrates businesses or organizations that have embraced a forward-thinking approach by adopting or delivering new technology and innovative practices. Nominees in this category have made notable developments in their business practices or the community at large, demonstrating leadership in technological advancements.”

Selkirk Dental Clinic

Award Sponsored By: Community Economic Development for Revelstoke & CSRD Area B

- - - - -

EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL LEADERSHIP

“The Excellence in Social Leadership award recognizes businesses that have demonstrated exceptional support for community initiatives through their sponsorship or volunteerism efforts. These nominees have made a significant commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Revelstoke. Their active involvement and dedication have positively impacted the community and exemplify their commitment to social responsibility.”

Birch & Lace Hair Company Ltd.

Award Sponsored By: Community Futures Revelstoke

- - - - -

NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR

“The Non-Profit of the Year award honors registered non-profit organizations or charities that have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the community. These nominees have established a reputation for excellence and integrity, showcasing exceptional leadership qualities. Through their exceptional programs and services, they have made a significant positive impact on local residents and businesses, effectively improving the well-being of the community.”

Revelstoke After School Society

Award Sponsored By: Lumadu Management

- - - - -

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

“The Employee of the Year award celebrates individuals who have consistently demonstrated excellence in the workplace. These nominees have exhibited unwavering dedication to their employer, providing valuable support to their colleagues and consistently delivering exemplary performance. Their exceptional work ethic, commitment, and supportive nature make them standout employees.”

Cathy English - Revelstoke Museum & Archives

Award Sponsored By: RBC & Sterling Land Wealth Advisory Group of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

- - - - -

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

“The Business of the Year award acknowledges nominees who have demonstrated excellence and integrity across multiple aspects of their operations. These businesses have shown innovation, sustainable development practices, strong customer or client relations, a willingness to take calculated risks, and active community support. They have proven their leadership within their field and have made significant contributions to the Revelstoke business community.”

The Roxy Theatre

Award Sponsored By: Edward Jones

- - - - -

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

“The Citizen of the Year award recognizes outstanding community members who selflessly dedicate significant volunteer time to enhance the quality of life in Revelstoke. These individuals exemplify extraordinary leadership and community service beyond their employment responsibilities. Highly respected within the community, they inspire others through their caring and positive attitude, as well as their cooperative spirit. Their selfless contributions have had a profound impact on the community, making Revelstoke a better place to live for everyone.”

Taylor Sandell

Award Sponsored By: Revelstoke Rotary Club

winners

RISING STAR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

“This award recognizes a business who has displayed exceptional entrepreneurship by taking calculated risks to achieve remarkable success within their respective fields. Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary initiatives in business that resulted in significant growth. Eligible businesses must be less than three years old.”

The Studio Dance & Wellness

Sponsored By: Revelstoke Credit Union

- - - - -

YOUTH EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

“The Youth Employer of the Year award honors businesses or organizations that have demonstrated excellence in hiring, mentoring, and nurturing potential by creating valuable work experience opportunities for young individuals in our community. 'Youth' refers to individuals between the ages of 12 and 30.”

Stoked Skate Camp

Sponsored By: The Roxy Theatre

- - - - -

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

“The Sustainable Business Excellence award acknowledges businesses that have exhibited a steadfast dedication and an innovative approach to incorporating sustainable practices into their operations. Nominees in this category have demonstrated exceptional leadership in environmental stewardship, actively contributing to the well-being of the community through their sustainable business practices.”

Adaptive Homes Ltd.

Sponsored By: Mackenzie Peak Law Corporation

- - - - -

EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM

“This category recognizes attractions, cultural venues, businesses, and organizations that significantly contribute to the visitor experience and enhance the appeal of the destination. Nominees in this category have consistently delivered exceptional events and experiences that have played a pivotal role in promoting visitation and elevating the local tourism industry.”

Arts Revelstoke

Sponsored By: Tourism Revelstoke

- - - - -

FOOD & BEVERAGE EXCELLENCE

“The Food and Beverage Excellence award celebrates nominees who have consistently delivered an exceptional customer experience. These nominees have exemplified a commitment to excellence in service and product quality within the food and beverage industry, establishing themselves as leaders and setting the standard for exceptional hospitality.”

Terra Firma's Kitchen

Sponsored By: Mustang Powder

- - - - -

ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENCE

“The Accommodation Excellence award recognizes nominees who have consistently provided an outstanding customer experience in the accommodation sector. These nominees have demonstrated a commitment to delivering superior service and product quality, ensuring guests have a remarkable stay and contributing to the overall reputation of Revelstoke as a premier destination.”

Lamplighter Campground

Sponsored By: Swiss Chalet Motel

- - - - -

EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL

“The Excellence in Retail award celebrates nominees who have exemplified a dedication to excellence in customer experience. These nominees have consistently delivered high-quality products and services while staying current with market trends. Their commitment to building positive customer relationships has set them apart as leaders within the retail sector.”

Society Snow and Skate

Sponsored By: Tim Hortons Revelstoke

- - - - -

EXCELLENCE IN MANUFACTURING

“The Excellence in Manufacturing award recognizes successful and sustainable businesses that have demonstrated excellence in manufacturing locally produced, high-quality products. Nominees in this category have made significant contributions to the economic base of Revelstoke while maintaining superior manufacturing standards.”

Metal Mind Forge

Sponsored By: Community Economic Development for Revelstoke and CSRD Area B

- - - - -

EXCELLENCE IN TRADES & SERVICES

“The Excellence in Trades and Services award acknowledges nominees who consistently deliver an outstanding customer experience through service and product offerings of exceptional quality. Nominees prioritize an ethical approach to their business practices while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Their dedication to excellence and commitment to both customers and employees set them apart as leaders in the trades and services sector.”

Earthwright Shelter Company

Sponsored By: Straight Up Construction Ltd

- - - - -

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION EXCELLENCE

“The Technology and Innovation Excellence award celebrates businesses or organizations that have embraced a forward-thinking approach by adopting or delivering new technology and innovative practices. Nominees in this category have made notable developments in their business practices or the community at large, demonstrating leadership in technological advancements.”

Cronometer Software Inc.

Sponsored By: Revy Web Design

- - - - -

EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL LEADERSHIP

“The Excellence in Social Leadership award recognizes businesses that have demonstrated exceptional support for community initiatives through their sponsorship or volunteerism efforts. These nominees have made a significant commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Revelstoke. Their active involvement and dedication have positively impacted the community and exemplify their commitment to social responsibility.”

Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre

Sponsored By: Community Futures Revelstoke

- - - - -

NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR

“The Non-Profit of the Year award honors registered non-profit organizations or charities that have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the community. These nominees have established a reputation for excellence and integrity, showcasing exceptional leadership qualities. Through their exceptional programs and services, they have made a significant positive impact on local residents and businesses, effectively improving the well-being of the community.”

Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke

Sponsored By: Moxie Marketing

- - - - -

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

“The Employee of the Year award celebrates individuals who have consistently demonstrated excellence in the workplace. These nominees have exhibited unwavering dedication to their employer, providing valuable support to their colleagues and consistently delivering exemplary performance. Their exceptional work ethic, commitment, and supportive nature make them standout employees.”

Selkirk Tangiers Heli Ski: Colette Poirier

Sponsored By: RBC & Sterling Land Wealth Advisory Group of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

- - - - -

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

“The Business of the Year award acknowledges nominees who have demonstrated excellence and integrity across multiple aspects of their operations. These businesses have shown innovation, sustainable development practices, strong customer or client relations, a willingness to take calculated risks, and active community support. They have proven their leadership within their field and have made significant contributions to the Revelstoke business community.”

Revelstoke Cleaning Co.

Sponsored By: Edward Jones

- - - - -

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

“The Citizen of the Year award recognizes outstanding community members who selflessly dedicate significant volunteer time to enhance the quality of life in Revelstoke. These individuals exemplify extraordinary leadership and community service beyond their employment responsibilities. Highly respected within the community, they inspire others through their caring and positive attitude, as well as their cooperative spirit. Their selfless contributions have had a profound impact on the community, making Revelstoke a better place to live for everyone.”

Ken Talbot

Sponsored By: Revelstoke Rotary Club

- - - - -

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has demonstrated considerable risk-taking to achieve success in their field, and has shown exemplary initiatives in business that resulted in growth. The business must be less than 3 years old.”

JOANNE GAWLER | REVELSTOKE AFTER SCHOOL SOCIETY

Award Sponsored by: Revelstoke Credit Union

-----------

YOUTH EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

“Nominee has demonstrated excellence in hiring, mentoring, and creating work experience opportunities for youth in our community. Youth is defined as between 12-30 years of age.”

LITTLE BIG WORKS

Award Sponsored by: TD Bank Group

-----------

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability in business practices. Has demonstrated community leadership in environmental stewardship.”

TOURISM REVELSTOKE

Award Sponsored by: Community Futures Revelstoke

-----------

TOURISM ATTRACTIONS EXCELLENCE

“This category is open to attractions and cultural venues, or businesses and organizations that deliver events that contribute to the tourism experience and enhancement of the area.”

REVELSTOKE GOLF CLUB

Award Sponsored by: Community Economic Development for Revelstoke and CSRD Area B

-----------

FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has exemplified a commitment to excellence by delivering an excellent customer experience. Has demonstrated consistent quality in service and product in the Food and Beverage Industry.”

DOSE COFFEE

Award Sponsored by: Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery

-----------

ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has exemplified a commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience. Has demonstrated consistent quality in service and product in the Accommodation Industry.”

COURTHOUSE INN REVELSTOKE

Award Sponsored by: Revelstoke Accommodation Association

-----------

RETAIL EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has exemplified a commitment to excellence by delivering an excellent customer experience. Has demonstrated consistent quality in service and product in the retail sector. Has stayed current with market trends, and built positive customer relationships.”

REVY OUTDOORS

Award Sponsored by: Tim Hortons Revelstoke

-----------

INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE

“Nominee is a profitable and sustainable business that has demonstrated excellence in manufacturing a locally produced, quality product, while benefiting the economic base of Revelstoke.”

INTEGRATED APPAREL

Award Sponsored by: Tara Sutherland and Tyler Bradbury of RE/MAX Revelstoke Realty

-----------

CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE

“Nominee is a business that has demonstrated excellence in Revelstoke’s building and construction trade. This award is in reference to a specific project (new build or a renovation to an existing structure) in Revelstoke and area.”

ABSOLUTE CONTRACTING | BC HOUSING PROJECT – HUMBERT STREET

Award Sponsored by: Downie Timber and Selkirk Cedar Ltd. - Gorman Family

-----------

TRADES AND SERVICES EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has exemplified a commitment to excellence by delivering an excellent customer experience. Has demonstrated consistent quality in service and product through trades and services. Has stayed current with market trends, and built positive customer relationships.”

ARTISAN DRYWALL CONTRACTING LTD

Award Sponsored by: Absolute Contracting

-----------

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has been operational for more than 1 year. Nominee is a business or organization that has demonstrated a forward-thinking approach by adopting or delivering new technology and innovation into their business practices and/or the community at large.”

ADAPTIVE HOMES LTD.

Award Sponsored by: Revy Web Design Inc.

-----------

COMMUNITY SUPPORT EXCELLENCE

“Nominee is a business or organization that has demonstrated support of community initiatives through sponsorship or volunteerism. This business or organization’s commitment to our community has enhanced the quality of life in Revelstoke.”

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (REVELSTOKE) SOCIETY

Award Sponsored by: Columbia Basin Trust

-----------

ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

“Nominee is a registered nonprofit or registered charity and has demonstrated outstanding contributions to our community, has a reputation for excellence and integrity and has demonstrated exceptional leadership. Nominee has made a significant positive impact on local residents and businesses by delivering exceptional programs and services.”

REVELSTOKE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

Award Sponsored by: Moxie Marketing

-----------

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

“Nominee has demonstrated excellence in the workplace. Has shown dedication to their employer, provided support to other employees and consistently delivered exemplary performance.”

BOBBI DOEBERT | REVELSTOKE CREDIT UNION

Award Sponsored by: RBC & Sterling Land Wealth Advisory Group of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

-----------

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

“Nominee has demonstrated excellence in multiple facets of operations, including innovation, sustainable development, customer or client relations, risk-taking and community support. Has shown leadership in their field and in Revelstoke’s business community.”

REVELSTOKE OPTOMETRY CENTRE

Award Sponsored by: Save on Foods Revelstoke

-----------

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

“Nominee is an outstanding community member who contributes significant volunteer time enhancing the quality of life in Revelstoke. This individual demonstrates extraordinary leadership and community service outside of employment, is well-respected in the community and inspires others with their caring and positive attitude and spirit of cooperation.”

DYLAN HARDY

Award Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Revelstoke

2021 AWARD WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE 2021 WINNERS FOR CONTINUALLY
DEMONSTRATING EXCELLENCE IN OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY!

-----------

BUSINESS RESILIENCE

“Nominee is a business or organization that demonstrated outstanding performance through the challenges of operating over the past year.”

TIE!

Roxy Theatre
&
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #46

AWARD SPONSORED BY: BDO Canada LLP

-----------

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has demonstrated considerable risk-taking to achieve success in their field, and has shown exemplary initiatives in business that resulted in growth. The business must be less than 3 years old.”

Stacy Batchelor, Allie Bruni & Kristin Olsen | Fable Book Parlour

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Revelstoke Credit Union

-----------

YOUTH EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

“Nominee has demonstrated excellence in hiring, mentoring, and creating work experience opportunities for youth in our community. Youth is defined as between 12-30 years of age.”

Roxy Theatre

AWARD SPONSORED BY: TD Bank Group

-----------

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability in business practices. Has demonstrated community leadership in environmental stewardship.”

Little Bear Engineering Inc

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Community Futures Revelstoke

-----------

TOURISM ATTRACTIONS EXCELLENCE

“This category is open to attractions and cultural venues, or businesses and organizations that deliver events that contribute to the tourism experience and enhancement of the area.”

Revelstoke Cycling Association

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Community Economic Development for Revelstoke and CSRD Area B

-----------

FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has exemplified a commitment to excellence by delivering an excellent customer experience. Has demonstrated consistent quality in service and product in the Food and Beverage Industry.”

Kawakubo Sushi : : Sake : : Steak

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery

-----------

ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has exemplified a commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience. Has demonstrated consistent quality in service and product in the Accommodation Industry.”

The Explorers Society Hotel

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Revelstoke Accommodation Association

-----------

RETAIL EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has exemplified a commitment to excellence by delivering an excellent customer experience. Has demonstrated consistent quality in service and product in the retail sector. Has stayed current with market trends, and built positive customer relationships.”

Mountain Goodness Natural Foods

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Tim Hortons Revelstoke

-----------

INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE

“Nominee is a profitable and sustainable business that has demonstrated excellence in manufacturing a locally produced, quality product, while benefiting the economic base of Revelstoke.”

Downie Timber Ltd

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Full Speed Rentals

-----------

CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE

“Nominee is a business that has demonstrated excellence in Revelstoke’s building and construction trade. This award is in reference to a specific project (new build or a renovation to an existing structure) in Revelstoke and area.”

Absolute Contracting | OC Trades Collaboration Duplex - 970 & 972 Begbie Road

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Downie Timber and Selkirk Cedar Ltd. - Gorman Family

-----------

TRADES AND SERVICES EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has exemplified a commitment to excellence by delivering an excellent customer experience. Has demonstrated consistent quality in service and product through trades and services. Has stayed current with market trends, and built positive customer relationships.”

Birch Bear Cubs Daycare

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Absolute Contracting

-----------

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION EXCELLENCE

“Nominee has been operational for more than 1 year. Nominee is a business or organization that has demonstrated a forward-thinking approach by adopting or delivering new technology and innovation into their business practices and/or the community at large.”

Revelstoke Idea Factory

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Revy Web Design Inc.

-----------

COMMUNITY SUPPORT EXCELLENCE

“Nominee is a business or organization that has demonstrated support of community initiatives through sponsorship or volunteerism. This business or organization’s commitment to our community has enhanced the quality of life in Revelstoke.”

Kawakubo Sushi : : Sake : : Steak | Donation towards a ventilator to Queen Victoria Hospital

AWARD SPONSORED BY: Columbia Basin Trust

-----------

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

“Nominee has demonstrated excellence in the workplace. Has shown dedication to their employer, provided support to other employees and consistently delivered exemplary performance.”

Tyler Maki | RCU InsurancE

AWARD SPONSORED BY: RBC & Sterling Land Wealth Advisory Group of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

-----------

BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

“Nominee has demonstrated excellence in multiple facets of operations, including innovation, sustainable development, customer or client relations, risk-taking and community support. Has shown leadership in their field and in Revelstoke’s business community.”