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Kelowna Chamber hands out business awards

Moccasin Trails wins new 91ƵIndigenous Business of the Year91Ƶ category
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It was a night to remember on March 30, as the best in the biz were awarded by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber hosted its 2021 Business Excellence Awards at the Delta on Water Street, aptly titled 91ƵRockin91Ƶ Resilience91Ƶ in an era that defines local business resiliency under the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marion Bremner took home the night91Ƶs biggest prize as the Business Leader of the Year, having worked as the manager of the Kelowna 91ƵMeals on Wheels91Ƶ program for over two decades.

91ƵIt was a great evening,91Ƶ said Chamber Board President Pamela Pearson. 91Ƶ91Ƶa great opportunity to celebrate the resilience of area businesses.91Ƶ

Ted Schisler of co-presenting sponsor Interior Savings Credit Union called it 91Ƶa night to remember.91Ƶ

The Large Business of the Year award went to ACE Plumbing and Heating, while Mid-Size Business went to Tranq Sleep Care and Small Business went to Modern PURAIR.

A new category this year was the Indigenous Business of the Year, with Moccasin Trails taking home the top prize.

A full list of award winners:

Rising Star Business of the Year Award: HUB Office Furniture Inc.

Arts & Entertainment Achievement Award: Festivals Kelowna

Social Leadership CrAsian Foods Corp.

Ethics in Business Secure-Rite Mobile Storage

Inclusive Workplace: TKI Construction

Environmental Impact: Ecora

Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Courtney Koga, CrAsian Foods Corp.

Not-For-Profit Excellence: Habitat for Humanity Okanagan

Excellence in Agriculture: FloraMaxx Technologies

Excellence in Tourism: O91ƵRourke91Ƶs Peak Cellars

Technology Innovator of the Year: Acres Enterprises Ltd.

Indigenous Business of the Year: Moccasin Trails

Small Business of the Year: Modern PURAIR

Mid-Size Business of the Year: Tranq Sleep Care

Large Business of the Year: ACE Plumbing & Heating

Business Leader of the Year: Marion Bremner.

With the 2021 Excellence Awards wrapped, it91Ƶs on to the next one: the 2022 ceremony is scheduled for November 2022.

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About the Author: Jake Courtepatte

Editor of 91Ƶ & West K News since February 2022. I have spent the majority of my career working in the Toronto area as both a sports reporter and a general reporter.
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