Meet Our 2026 Business Excellence Awards Finalists

The finalists have been announced for the 39th Annual Business Excellence Awards, presented by Doane Grant Thornton LLP.

On November 12, we gathered at Belich's AG Foods to recognize 89 nominated businesses, organizations and community leaders and announce the finalists in ten award categories.

Congratulations to all our nominees and finalists. Thank you to our volunteer judges for their time and to our sponsors and hosts for making the evening possible.

Community Impact Builder | Sponsored by Penticton Western News

  • Mean Green Cleaning Solutions Ltd. – Penticton
  • Patan Heating and Air Ltd. – Penticton
  • Phantom Creek Estates – Oliver
  • Wildstone Construction - Penticton

Hospitality Excellence | Sponsored by Visit Penticton

  • Cambo Beach Restaurant – Penticton
  • Frog City Café – Kaleden
  • H & L Dumpling House – Penticton
  • Painted Turtle Bistro – Kaleden
  • Rattlesnake Canyon – Osoyoos
  • Sunflower Ukrainian Café – Summerland

Service Excellence | Sponsored by Sitka Concept Inc.

  • Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham – Penticton
  • Hairtastic Styling Boutique – Summerland
  • Northern Computer Inc: IT Services – Penticton
  • Own Your Skin – Penticton
  • Penticton Collision Centre – Penticton

Marketing & Communications | Sponsored by Downtown Penticton Business Improvement Association

  • Castanet – Penticton, Osoyoos 
  • Editors' Pick Okanagan – Penticton
  • Habit & Kin - Penticton
  • JAFA Signs Ltd – Penticton
  • Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa – Summerland
  • The Hub on Martin – Penticton

Not for Profit Excellence | Sponsored by Omland Heal LLP 

  • JCI Penticton – Penticton
  • Penticton and District Hospice Society - Penticton 
  • Penticton Safety Village – Penticton
  • South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation – Penticton
  • South Okanagan Women in Need Society – Penticton

Workplace Culture Excellence | Sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services

  • Bannister Ford – Penticton
  • Belich's AG Foods – Okanagan Falls
  • Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen – Penticton
  • Penticton and District Community Arts Council – Penticton
  • Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre – Penticton

New Business Award | Sponsored by Valley First, a division of Tru Cooperative Bank

  • Freebird Barber – Penticton
  • NTP R&D Services – Penticton
  • Skaha Boat Rental – Penticton
  • The Couturess' Master Tailor & Designer – Penticton
  • The Vault Liquor Store – Penticton

Young Business Leader of the Year | Sponsored by JCI Penticton & Danny Reigh RealEstate

  • Amanda Locke, WordPlay Therapy – Penticton
  • Joel Patan, Patan Heating and Air Ltd. - Penticton
  • Nikolas Dos Santos, South Okanagan Fence Installation & Repair Ltd. – Penticton
  • Shawna Tinga, Downtown Penticton BIA - Penticton
  • Tristan Boisvert – Penticton and District Community Arts Council - Penticton

Business Leader of the Year - Sponsored by Unit Electric Ltd.

  • Tanya Behardien, OneSky Community Resources – Penticton
  • Nicole Dale, Nurse Next Door – Penticton
  • Cherry Fernandez | South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services – Penticton
  • Jim Gamble, Canadian Tire – Penticton
  • JC MacLeod, Midtown RV – Penticton

Business of the Year | Sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen ?

  • Fountain Tire – Penticton
  • Grape Escapes Wine Tours – Penticton
  • Lightning Rock Winery – Summerland
  • Midtown RV Ltd. – Penticton
  • Verve Senior Living, The Concorde – Penticton

Business Excellence Awards: Rooted in Excellence Gala
Presented by Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Saturday, January 30, 2027 | Penticton Trade & Convention Centre

We'll announce the winners at the Rooted in Excellence Gala on Saturday, January 30, 2027, at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. We hope you'll join us!

Early bird tickets are available until November 30. Get Your Tickets Here