BC Business
14th annual Small Business BC Awards celebrate B.C.'s entrepreneurs
Over 500 entrepreneurs attended the 14th annual Small Business BC Awards Ceremony at the Pan Pacific Hotel on February 23. The awards recognize the important contributions B.C.’s entrepreneurs make to their local communities and to the global economy. Nominees enjoyed a VIP reception prior to the awards ceremony, which was emceed by Claire Newell, Travel Best Bets president.
All nominees receive valuable business education and support throughout the competition. Since its inception in 2003, over 4,200 entrepreneurs have participated to be named one of BC’s best.
Small Business BC provides entrepreneurs with information and guidance to build a solid foundation for their business through a wide range of products, services, education and resources.
Ross Mackay, FrontFundr campaign manager; and Brent Fuller, Vancity small business account manager
Karley Cunningham, Big Bold Brand big thinker and creative strategist; and Debbie Benson, Big Bold Brand co-founder and president
Cheryl Carter, SBBC past board chair and Carter Consulting president; Sara Clark, SBBC head of strategic projects; and George Hunter SBBC CEO
Central Kitchen + Bar co-owners Jared Lee and Devon Murray
Sandra Miles, SBBC chair addresses the crowd at the VIP reception
Dan Feagan, Mazu CTO; and Janice Taylor, Mazu CEO
Chitra Bhatia, Chitra & Associates Immigration Consultants Inc. president; and Veevek Bhatia, Chitra & Associates administrative director
Carl de Jong, Primerica representative; Cathy Kuzel, The Connected Woman business development strategist; and Gary Bizo, Equities.com writer
Al Azadwinder Sumal, KPU Tech chair & instructor; and Brian Haugen, KPU Tech dean
Shandon Mitchell, The Henna Hut CFO; and Jamie Harper, The Henna Hut VP slaes
Rocky Point Ice Cream senior managers Courtney Mignot; Brooke Bartlett; and April Davis
Monica Vucko, Vancouver Board of Trade manager of signature programs; and Leslye Sanguino, SBBC international trade advisor
Neha Dubey; and Samarth Mod, FreshWorks CEO
Dana Gordon, Benchmark Law Corp. lawyer; Christina Labarca, Giving Well co-founder; and Allison Boulton, Export Navigator project manager
Emcee Claire Newell, Travel Best Bets president
Judy Bishop, Accelerate Okanagan executive in residence; and Sarah Morton, Women’s Enterprise Centre entrepreneur in residence
Bill Adams, Insurance Bureau of Canada regional VP