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West Kelowna winery Quails91Ƶ Gate named as one of Canada91Ƶs Best Managed Companies

This is the fifth consecutive year that the winery has received the national honour
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Quails91Ƶ Gate wine bottles. (Twila Amato/Black Press Media file)

For the fifth consecutive year, West Kelowna winery Quails91Ƶ Gate has been named one of Canada91Ƶs Best Managed Companies, requalifying as a gold standard winner for the second straight year.

91ƵAt Quails91Ƶ Gate our staff are the driving force behind our brand values encompassing welcoming Okanagan hospitality,91Ƶ said CEO Tony Stewart. 91ƵThis award is a reflection of everyone on the team who lead our innovative practices as pioneers in the BC wine industry.91Ƶ

The winery was able to navigate challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic by setting up on-site safety protocols, launching remote-work environments, offering curbside pick-up and starting their Market at Quails91Ƶ Gate initiative that provided social distancing for visitors and prepared meals for dining at home.

91ƵThis year91Ƶs Best Managed winners demonstrate the organizational grit required to thrive in these increasingly uncertain times,91Ƶ said Kari Lockhart, the Deloitte Private leader and co-leader of Canada91Ƶs Best Managed. 91ƵBy putting their people first, and showing the courage to experiment and take risks, they were able to overcome some of today91Ƶs most pressing challenges.91Ƶ

The winners for Deloittes91Ƶ Best Managed Companies will be awarded at a virtual gala, which will feature a wine-paired culinary demo delivered by Stewart and Old Vines Restaurant executive chef Adam Mukasa.

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