The Revelstoke 2022 Business Excellence Awards celebrates community success

The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards ceremony on Saturday, November 5, saw the celebration of many successes. The ceremony was held in person for the first time since 2019.

The evening was a glitter-filled extravaganza with a theme of sparkly formal fun hosted by MC Tyler Maki and music by DJ Spanda. The evening was catered by Executive Chef Brendan Phelps of The Nest at Eagle Pass Lodge.

The event is the chamber’s most important fundraising event and a well-loved tradition in Revelstoke. The night’s silent auction fundraiser is open to the public until November 12 at 1 p.m.

The evening’s theme was sparkly formal fun and was hosted by Tyler Maki and DJ Spanda. Photo: Nora Hughes

The winners of the Business Excellence Awards 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.”

Joanne Gawler — RAS Revelstoke After School Society

The winner of the Entrepreneurial Excellence award is Joanne Gawler of the Revelstoke After School Society. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

Little Big Works is the winner of the Youth Employer of the Year award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

Tourism Revelstoke is the winner of the 2022 Sustainable Business Excellence award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

The Revelstoke Golf Club is the winner of the 2022 Tourism Attraction Excellence award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

Dose Coffee is the winner of the 2022 Food and Beverage Excellence award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

The Courthouse Inn Revelstoke is the winner of the 2022 Accommodation Excellence award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

Revy Outdoors is the winner of the 2022 Retail Excellence award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

Integrated Apparel is the winner of the 2022 Industrial and Manufacturing Excellence award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

: Absolute Contracting is the winner of the Construction Excellence awards. Photo: Nora Hughes

: Absolute Contracting is the winner of the Construction Excellence awards. Photo: Nora Hughes

: Absolute Contracting is the winner of the Construction Excellence awards. Photo: Nora Hughes

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.”

Artisan Drywall Contracting Ltd.

Artisan Drywall Contracting is the winner of the 2022 Trades and Services Excellence award. Photo: Nora Hughes

Award sponsored by: Absolute Contracting

Technology and innovation excellence

“Nominee has been operational for more than 1 year. The 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

Adaptive Homes is the winner of the Technology and Innovation Excellence award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

Community Connections Revelstoke Society is the 2022 winner of the Community Support Excellence award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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.”

Revelstoke Museum and Archives

The Revelstoke Museum and Archives are the winners of the Organization of the Year award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

Bobbi Doebert from the Revelstoke Credit Union is the winner of the 2022 Employee of the Year award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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

The Revelstoke Optometry Centre is the winner of the Revelstoke Business of the Year award. Photo: Nora Hughes

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.”

Dylan Hardy

Dylan Hardy is Revelstoke’s Citizen of the Year. Photo: Nora Hughes

Award sponsored by: Rotary Club of Revelstoke