We celebrate the outstanding business and community leaders who have been recognized in previous Business Excellence Awards. Their achievements and contributions continue to inspire and elevate our community. Join us in honoring their exceptional impact and enduring legacy.

2024 Business Excellence Awards presented by Total Restoration Services

  • Hospitality Excellence – Detonate Brewing sponsored by Travel Penticton 
  • Service Excellence – Belich's AG Foods sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP
  • Not for Profit – Discovery House sponsored by Omland Heal LLP
  • Workplace Culture Excellence – Tickleberry's sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services 
  • Community Support – Graphically Hip sponsored by Penticton Western News 
  • Marketing & Communications – OGO Float sponsored by Downtown Penticton BIA
  • New Business – Stillfood Bistro sponsored by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union
  • Young Professional of Year – Katie O'Kell | Serendipity Winery sponsored by JCI Penticton and Brown Benefits
  • Business Leader of Year – Kevin Smith | Kettle Valley Memorial sponsored by TD Canada Trust
  • Business of Year – Okanagan Hockey Group sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen 
  • David Kampe Legacy Award - In Memory of Jerome Abraham sponsored by Peter's Bros. Construction 

2023 Business Excellence Awards presented by Total Restoration Services

  • Hospitality Excellence – Barley Mill Brew Pub sponsored by Travel Penticton 
  • Service Excellence – The Concorde Retirement Community sponsored by Kettle Valley Memorial 
  • Not for Profit – Community Foundation of the South Okanagan sponsored by Omland Heal LLP
  • Workplace Culture Excellence – OneSky Community Resources sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services 
  • Community Support – IGA Penticton sponsored by Penticton Western News 
  • Marketing & Communications – Graphically Hip sponsored by Downtown Penticton BIA
  • New Business – The HUB on Martin sponsored by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union
  • Young Professional of Year – Dr. Shayna Laird | Penticton Chiropractic and Co. sponsored by JCI Penticton and Seven Elks Shipping 
  • Business Leader of Year – Jane Long-Haggerty | Long-Haggerty Chartered Professional Accountant Inc. sponsored by TD Canada Trust
  • Business of Year – Blaze King sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen 
  • David Kampe Legacy Award - In Memory of Harry McWatters sponsored by Peter's Bros. Construction 

2022 Business Excellence Awards presented by Total Restoration Services 

  • Hospitality Excellence – The Nest sponsored by Travel Penticton 
  • Service Excellence – Elevation Woodworks Inc. sponsored by Kettle Valley Memorial 
  • Not for Profit – South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services sponsored by Omland Heal 
  • Workplace Culture Excellence – Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services 
  • Community Support Excellence – Fountain Tire sponsored by Penticton Western News
  • Marketing & Communications – Travel Penticton sponsored by Downtown Penticton Association 
  • New Business – Penticton Global Grocers sponsored by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union
  • Young Professional of Year – Jacob George | Coyote Cruises sponsored by JCI Penticton and Graphically Hip
  • Business Leader of Year – Cherry Fernandez | SOICS sponsored by TD Canada Trust
  • Business of Year – Nor-Mar Industries – Brutus Truck Bodies sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen 
  • David Kampe Legacy Award - In Memory of Bruce Schoenne sponsored by Peter's Bros. Construction 

2021 Business Excellence Awards presented by Total Restoration Services 

  • Hospitality Excellence – Slackwater Brewing sponsored by Travel Penticton
  • Service Excellence – Tin Whistle Brewing sponsored by Greyback Construction Ltd.
  • Not for Profit – OneSky Community Resources sponsored by Omland Heal LLP 
  • Workplace Culture Excellence – CoWork Penticton sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services 
  • Community Support – Barry Beecroft Fuels sponsored by Penticton Western News 
  • New Business – Loki's Garage sponsored by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union
  • Adaptation & Resilience – Brodo Kitchen sponsored by Downtown Penticton Association 
  • Young Professional of Year – Hollie Tayal | Modern PurAir sponsored by JCI Penticton and Graphically Hip 
  • Business Leader of Year – Lee Agur | Bad Tattoo Brewing sponsored by TD Canada Trust 
  • Business of Year – Total Restoration Services sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen 
  • David Kampe Legacy Award - In Memory of LeAnne Jakubeit sponsored by Peter's Bros. Construction 

2020 Business Excellence Awards presented by Total Restoration Services 

  • Hospitality Excellence – Cannery Brewing sponsored by Travel Penticton 
  • Service Excellence – ABK Restoration Services sponsored by ABK Restoration Services 
  • Not for Profit – Penticton Rotary Club sponsored by Omland Heal LLP 
  • Workplace Culture Excellence – KOJO Penticton sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services 
  • Growth & Development – JAFA Signs sponsored by BDO Canada LLP
  • Community Support – Penticton Speedway sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP 
  • New Business – Kettle Valley Memorial sponsored by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union
  • Young Professional of Year – Colton Cheney | Prospera Credit Union sponsored by JCI Penticton and Kettle Valley Memorial 
  • Business Leader of Year – Paul Crawford | Penticton Art Gallery sponsored by TD Canada Trust 
  • Business of Year – Hoodoo Adventures sponsored by Business Development of Canada 
  • David Kampe Legacy Award - In Memory of Neil Jamieson, Underwriters Insurance 

2019 Business Excellence Awards presented by McPhail Kilt Makers 

  • Workplace Culture – Total Restoration Services sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services 
  • Most Valuable Employee – Jacquie Carbajal, NuVista Chiropractic & Wellness sponsored by Downtown Penticton Association 
  • Newsmaker of the Years – South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation sponsored by Penticton Toyota 
  • Innovation Excellence – Waycon Manufacturing sponsored by BDO Canada LLP 
  • Farm to Glass – Time Winery & Kitchen sponsored by Parker's Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, FIAT
  • Growth & Development – Landform Architecture Ltd sponsored by K'uL Management Group
  • Tourism Excellence – Ogopogo Tours sponsored by Travel Penticton 
  • Non-Profit Organization of the Year – South Okanagan Women in Need Society sponsored by Total Restoration Services 
  • Community Impact – Cascades Casino sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP 
  • Community Volunteer – Barb Hoolaeff sponsored by ABK Restoration Services 
  • New Business – NetDNA.io sponsored by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union 
  • Customer Service Excellence – McPhail Kilt Makers sponsored by Fortis BC
  • Professional Services Business of Year – Omland Heal LLP sponsored by Greyback Construction LLP.
  • Young Business Leader of Year – Lyndie Hill | Hoodoo Adventures Co. sponsored by JCI Penticton and Kettle Valley Memorial 
  • Business Leader of Year – Chris Garwah | NuVista Chiropractic & Wellness sponsored by TD Canada Trust 
  • Business of Year – RPR Heating & Air Conditioning sponsored by Minuteman Press 
  • David Kampe Legacy Award - In Memory of Bruce Johnson sponsored by Peter's Bros. Construction 

2018 Business Excellence Awards presented by TD Canada Trust 

  • Sustainable Resource Industry Excellence - Ogopogo Tours sponsored by Greyback Construction Ltd. 
  • Workplace Culture Excellence - Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services
  • Employee of the Year - Liz Murphy, Hoodoo Adventure Co. sponsored by Downtown Penticton Association 
  • Newsmaker of the Year - South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) sponsored by Penticton Toyota
  • Health & Wellness in the Workplace - Valley First a Division of First West Credit Union sponsored by BDO Canada LLP 
  • Farm to Glass - Cannery Brewing sponsored by Parker's Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 
  • Tourism Excellence - Penticton Farmers Market sponsored by Travel Penticton 
  • Non-Profit Organization of the Year - YES Project, Penticton Youth sponsored by Total Restoration Services
  • Community Volunteer of the Year - Tracy Van Raes sponsored by ABK Restoration Services 
  • Community Impact Award - South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP 
  • New Business Award - NuVista Chiropractic & Wellness sponsored by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union 
  • Service Excellence Award - Boyd Autobody & Glass sponsored by Fortis BC.
  • Young Business Leader of the Year - Cameron Betts | Betts Electric sponsored by JCI Penticton and The Fourth Media 
  • Business Leader of the Year - David Kampe | Peters Bros. Construction & Paving sponsored by TD Canada Trust 
  • Business of the Year - Save On Foods sponsored by Minuteman Press 

2017 Business Excellence Awards presented by Cascades Casino 

  • Community Support Excellence - Get Bent Yoga & Dance sponsored by White Kennedy Chartered Professional Accountants 
  • Hospitality & Tourism - LocoLanding Adventure Park sponsored by Travel Penticton 
  • Home Based Business - Splendid Bastard Beard Supply sponsored by SUN FM / EZ Rock 
  • Industrial & Manufacturing - International Bar Coding sponsored by Greyback Construction Ltd. 
  • Family Friendly – Glow SUP Adventures sponsored by Downtown Penticton Association 
  • Aboriginal & Inclusivity Workplace - Of the Land Productions sponsored by BDO Canada LLP
  • Agriculture & Agri Business - King Family Farms sponsored by RE/MAX Penticton Realty 
  • Professional Service Excellence - Moments Under Frame sponsored by BMO Financial Group
  • Retail Excellence - BC Wine Information Centre (VQA) sponsored by Cherry Lane Shopping Centre 
  • Workplace Culture Excellence - CoWork Penticton sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services 
  • Excellence in Marketing Innovation - The "Peach" Ice Cream Shop sponsored by Castanet 
  • Sustainability Excellence - Nature's Fare Markets sponsored by Penticton Toyota 
  • New Business - The Nest & Nectar sponsored by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union 
  • Winery of the Year - Poplar Grove Winery sponsored by Parker's Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 
  • Young Business Leader of the Year - Mare McHale | RedHead Mare sponsored by JCI Penticton & The Fourth Media 
  • Business Leader of the Year - Keith Macintyre | Big Bear Software sponsored by TD Canada Trust 
  • Business of the Year - Okanagan Hockey Group sponsored by Cascades Casino Penticton 

2016 Business Excellence Awards presented by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment 

  • Community Support Excellence - Total Restoration Services sponsored by White Kennedy Chartered Accountants 
  • Hospitality & Tourism - Hoodoo Adventures sponsored by Tourism Penticton 
  • Home Based Business - DM Productions sponsored by SUN FM / EZ Rock 800
  • Industrial & Manufacturing - Berry & Smith Trucking sponsored by Greyback Construction Ltd.
  • Family Friendly - Jumping Beans Play Cafe sponsored by Downtown Penticton Association 
  • Aboriginal & Inclusivity Workplace - Iron Indian Steelworks sponsored by BDO Canada LLP
  • Agriculture & Agri Business - The Peoples Crafthouse sponsored by Parker's Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 
  • Professional Service Excellence - ABK Restoration Services Ltd. sponsored by BMo Financial Group 
  • Retail Excellence - Tony's Meats & Deli sponsored by Penticton Herald 
  • Workplace Culture Excellence - Wildstone Group of Companies sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services 
  • Excellence in Marketing Innovation - Tourism Penticton sponsored by All She Wrote  
  • Sustainability Excellence - Wine Crush Market sponsored by Penticton Toyota 
  • New Business - Wine Crush Market sponsored by Valley First First West Credit Union 
  • Business Leader of the Year - Diana Stirling | LocoLanding sponsored by TD Canada Trust 
  • Business of the Year - Boyd Autobody & Glass and Gateway Casinos & Entertainment sponsored by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment 

2015 Business Excellence Awards presented by Britco 

  • Agriculture & Agri Business - Penticton Farmer's Market sponsored by Parker's Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 
  • Home Based Business Excellence - Chic Clothing Company sponsored by SUN FM / EZ Rock 
  • Industrial & Manufacturing Excellence – ZEP Okanagan sponsored by Greyback Construction Ltd. 
  • Professional Service Excellence - Pathways Addiction Resource Centre sponsored by BMO Financial Group
  • Retailer Excellence - Teas & Weaves sponsored by Penticton Herald 
  • Hospitality/Tourism Excellence - Grape Escapes Wine Tours sponsored by Tourism Penticton 
  • Family Friendly Business Excellence - LocoLanding sponsored by Downtown Penticton Association 
  • Workplace Culture Excellence - White Kennedy Chartered Accountants sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services 
  • Sustainability Excellence -The Bench Market sponsored by Penticton Toyota
  • New Business Award - Brodo Kitchen sponsored by Valley First Credit Union
  • Community Support Excellence - Marketplace IGA sponsored by White Kennedy Chartered Professional Accountants
  • Business Leader of the Year - Mark Melissen | Wildstone Construction sponsored by TD Canada Trust 
  • Business of the Year - Burger 55 sponsored by Britco LP

2014 Business Excellence Awards presented by Britco

  • Agriculture & Agri Business - Matheson Creek Farm sponsored by Parker's Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 
  • Home Based Business Excellence - Hair of the Dog Grooming Salon sponsored by Royal Le-Page - Locations West
  • Industrial & Manufacturing Excellence – Britco LP sponsored by Greyback Construction Ltd. 
  • Professional Service Excellence - Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen sponsored by Pattison Sign Group
  • Retail Excellence - Elliott Row Men's Wear sponsored by Penticton Western News 
  • Hospitality/Tourism Excellence - All She Wrote Consulting sponsored by Tourism Penticton 
  • Family Friendly Business Excellence - Penticton Vees Jr. A Hockey Club sponsored by Downtown Penticton Association 
  • Workplace Culture Excellence - The Bench Artisan Food Market sponsored by Welcoming Communities 
  • Sustainability Excellence - Ritchie Custom Homes sponsored by Penticton Toyota
  • New Business Award - Cowork Penticton sponsored by Valley First Credit Union
  • Community Support Excellence - SO Country Radio sponsored by Prospera Credit Union
  • Business Leader of the Year - Campbell Watt sponsored by TD Canada Trust - Small Business Bankikng 
  • Business of the Year - Marketplace IGA sponsored by Britco LP