Business Excellence Awards 2024
Tofino Business Excellence Awards 2024 - view categories, finalists, and sponsorship details
Starting in 2016, the Tofino Chamber of Commerce has been pleased to host the Tofino Business Excellence Awards recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and organizations. Nominations come from the community and the entries are judged 50% by public voting and 50% by our panel of judges that has included government officials, Chamber of Commerce managers from around B.C., and other community leaders.
In 2020, the TLBCC took a hiatus from doing the Business Excellence Awards due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 the Business Excellence Awards returned but were presented privately due to concerns about large gatherings. The 2022 Awards were presented in conjunction with the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting. 2023 there was another break with organization transitions and the 2024 awards were presented at a gala event spring 2025.
2024 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS RECAP
The 2024 Business Excellence Awards were awarded on April 24 22nd, Congratulations to all the nominees and the winners!
New Business of the Year – Ahous Adventures
Sponsored by Community Futures
Customer Service Excellence – Jeju Restaurant
Sponsored by Crystal Cove
Employee of the Year - Jenna Pearce, Westcoast Community Resources Society
Sponsored by Tla-o-qui-aht Development Corporation
Employer of the Year – Tofino Resort + Marina
Sponsored by Tin Wis Resort
Non-profit of the Year – Long Beach Golf Course
Sponsored by Coombs Country Candy
Green Business of the Year - The Den Refillery Tofino
Sponsored by Long Beach Lodge Resort
Small Business of the Year – Adriana’s Sandwich Shop
Sponsored by Tourism Tofino
Business of the Year – Hotel Zed Tofino
Sponsored by Tofino Wine & Dine
Business Leader of the Year – Maria Clark, Tin Wis Resort
Sponsored by Wickaninnish Inn
Special thank you to our sponsors listed above and the follow supporters: Tofino Kombucha, Tofino Brewing Co, Tofino Distillery, Unsworth Winery, Whistle Buoy - Small Gods Brewery, and Tommy-TC Beverage Co., Tofino Bitters, Long Beach Event Company, Melissa Renwick, Christen Dokk Smith, Tofino DJ Services, Craig Stewart, CR Lawyers, Pacific Sands Beach Resort, Hotel Zed Tofino, Creative Emily, Ilia Poichuk, Ordinary Corner Nursery (OCN), and TikiCab.
2022 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS RECAP
The 2024 Business Excellence Awards were awarded on March 22nd, following the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting at Hotel Zed. Congratulations to all the nominees and the winners!
New Business of the Year – Naas Foods
Customer Service Excellence – Atleo River Air Service
Employee of the Year - Marla Williams, Blue Crush Concierge - Tofino Property Management
Employer of the Year – Crystal Cove Beach Resort
Non-profit of the Year – Clayoquot Sound Theatre
Green Business of the Year - Gaia Grocery Tofino
Small Business of the Year – Arbutus Health Center
Business of the Year – The Maq Hotel
Business Leader of the Year – Samantha Hackett, Long Beach Lodge Resort
2021 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS RECAP
Congratulations to this year’s Business Excellence Awards winners:
Customer Service Excellence: Chocolate Tofino
Employee of the Year: Juliet Arpilleda Luarez, Long Beach Lodge Resort
Covid-19 Silver Linings: Tofino CO-OP
Employer of the Year: Surf Sister Surf School
Non-Profit of the Year: Pacific Rim Hospice
Green Business of the Year: Bravocados Tofino
Business Leader of the Year: Charles McDiarmid, Wickaninnish Inn
New Business of the Year: Gaia Grocery Tofino
Small Business of the Year: Tofino Bike
Business of the Year: Lil' Ronnie's Beachside BBQ
Thanks as well to our award sponsors:
Ocean Outfitters Tofino Adventures
Special thanks as well go to TikiBus, Tofino Brewing Company and Pizzamoto Tofino and our hard-working board of directors!
2019 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS RECAP
Thank-you Tofino for another amazing evening at the 5th Annual Business Excellence Awards. This event was a fundraiser for the Tofino Ambassador Program and we partnered with Central Westcoast Forest Society to do a Casino Night to benefit that organization as well.
Congratulations to everyone nominated in each of our 8 categories. These awards are for the best businesses and organizations of 2018. And the winners are:
Customer Service Excellence: Long Beach Lodge Resort
Employee of the Year: Madi Greyson, Tofino Brewing Company
Green Business of the Year: Ocean Outfitters Tofino Adventures
Non-Profit of the Year: Central Westcoast Forest Society
Best New Business: Summit Bread co.
Best Small Business: Picnic Charcuterie
Best Business: Chocolate Tofino
Business Leader of the Year: Duane Bell, Rhino Coffee House
Thanks to all who attended and made this event another one for the books!
Photos: Paul Levy
Gold Level Sponsors:
