The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce will welcome guests in person to their most important fundraiser of the year — the Business Excellence Awards. The well-loved tradition in Revelstoke shifted online during the pandemic, but will be held in person this year, says the chamber.
The chamber will host a celebration on November 5, 2022, at the Revelstoke Community Centre to recognize business excellence in the community. Guests will enjoy a unique dining experience, with a seasonal menu crafted for the occasion by Executive Chef Brendan Phelps of The Nest at Eagle Pass Lodge, says the chamber.
The event will include cocktails, dinner, awards, prizes and dancing. The theme of the gala is sparkly, formal and fun.
“But that’s not all – dust off your most sparkly attire and your dancing shoes as we’ve also partnered with the fabulous DJ Spanda, who will be powering sound at the Gala for us all evening long!” reads the chamber’s event website.
The event begins at 6 p.m. and goes on late. For more information, tickets and reservations, visit the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce’s website.
The nominees are:
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.”
Brickhouse Vintage
Brittany Bednarz | The Sweet Spot
Brittany Bednarz | The Washateria
Courtney Kaler | Nails by Courtney
The Nest – Eagle Pass Lodge
Forage and Fill
Fraser Sprigings | Keystone Health
Hayley Stewart | Hayley Stewart Studios
Josh Schneider | JS Media House
Kenley Knock Jacqui Gardiner | The Studio Dance & Wellness
Nat Brandmeier | NB Paint and Design
RAS Revelstoke After School Society
Revelstuck Escape rooms
Rob Lamont | Snow White Laundry
Stacey Bachelor | Fable Book Parlour
Stay Revy
Stephanie Able | Revelstoke Cleaning Co. Ltd.
Sundown Salon
Teagan Milaney Parallel | Vision Contracting
The Lucky Pup Food Truck
Twilight Bite
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.”
Craft Bierhaus
Little Big Works
Popcycle
Revelstoke Family Pharmacy
Revelstoke Golf Club
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Revelstoke Museum and Archives
Roxy Theatre
Save On Foods
Skookum
Tim Hortons
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.”
Birch & Lace
Mountain Goodness Natural Foods
Terra Firma Farms
Tourism Revelstoke
Tree Construction
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.”
Apex Rafting
Arts Revelstoke
Big Eddy Glass Works
Eagle Pass Heliski
Enchanted Forest
Great Canadian Tours
Revelstoke Local Food Initiatives Farmers’ Market
Revelstoke Golf Club
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre
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.”
112 Restaurant
Chubby Funsters
Conversations
Dose Coffee
Frisby Ridge Sushi
Kawakubo
Kevins Kitchen
Old School Eatery
Terra Firma’s Kitchen
Zala’s Pizza & Steakhouse
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
Holten Heritage House Bed & Breakfast
Lamplighter Campground
The Copeland
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.”
Birch & Lace
Love Making Designs
Revelsmoke
Revelstoke Family Pharmacy
Revelstoke Trading Post
Revy Outdoors
Skookum Revelstoke Bike & Ski Ltd.
Style Trend Clothiers
WorkWest Workwear
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.”
Back Country Metal Works
Integrated Apparel
Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery
Mt. Begbie Brewing Co.
Rumpus Brewery
Stoke Roasted Coffee Co.
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 | 297 Humbert Street BC Housing Project
Earthwright Shelter Company | Local Tiny Homes
Revelstoke Electric | Rewiring heritage home + new basement suite
Award sponsored by: Downie/Selkirk
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.”
Arcadian Contracting Co. Revelstoke Ltd
Artisan Drywall Contracting Ltd.
Begbie Inspections and Repair
Big Horn Auto
Northern Touch Contracting
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
JS Media House
Miranda Murphy CPA
Revelstoke Idea Factory
Tom Poole Photography
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.”
Arts Revelstoke
Balu Yoga & Wellness
Chubby Funsters Ltd
Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society
Revelstoke Credit Union
Revy Outdoors
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #46
Award sponsored by: Columbia Basin Trust
Organization of the year *New
“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.”
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society
Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society
Flying Arrow Productions Society
Revelstoke Bear Aware
Revelstoke Hospice Society
Revelstoke Museum and Archives
Revelstoke Rotary Club
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre
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.”
Andrew Pharmasave | Photolab
Bobbi Doebert | Revelstoke Credit Union
Brendan Phelps | Eagle Pass Heliski
Brittany McCabe | Revelstoke Credit Union
Christian Thompson | Meghann Hutton Notary Corporation
Elmer Shoji | RCU Insurance Services
Evelina Marciukaityte | Revelstoke Family Pharmacy
Janelle Morrison | Courthouse Inn Revelstoke
Jodi Bourassa | Selkirk Dental Clinic
Keefer Grier | The Modern Bakeshop & Cafe
Kyra Sklar | Tourism Revelstoke
Lindy Silano | Caribou Kids Ltd
Shelly Parkinson | Red Apple
Tannis Kungl | 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.”
Absolute Contracting
Daruma Tattoo
Emo’s On First
Keystone Health
Mackenzie Peak Law Corporation
Meghann Hutton Notary Corporation
Pawsitively Stoked Pet Spa
Revelsmoke
Revelstoke Credit Union
Revelstoke Family Pharmacy
Revelstoke Optometry Centre
Revelstoke Review
Roxy Theatre
Award sponsored by: Save on Foods Revelstoke
Citizen of the year *New
“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.”
Cathy English
Davide Pendergast
Dylan Hardy
Meghann Hutton
Patty Campbell
Peter Bernacki
Rob Buchanan
Stephanie Miller
Theresa Hamilton
Tyler Maki
Award sponsored by: Rotary Club of Revelstoke