Small Business BC is excited to announce our Top 5 Finalists of this year’s SBBC Awards.

After an intense week of deliberation, our judges have narrowed down this year’s nominees, who will now attend a Dragons’ Den style pitch to a panel of business experts who will decide BC’s Best.

From Fraser Lake to Richmond, from Cowichan to Prince Rupert, this year’s finalists have shown us the impact they have on their community and the contributions they make to the economy.

We present your finalists:

Best Apprentice Training

Harbourview Autohaus Ltd., Nanaimo

Heidout Restaurant and Brewhouse, Cranbrook

Ironside Design Manufacturing Inc., Chilliwack

Rambow Mechanical Ltd., Kelowna

Northern Legendary Construction, Charlie Lake

Best Community Impact

Cowichan Energy Alternatives, Duncan

Fraser Lake Dollar Store and Corner Store, Fraser Lake

Greater Vancouver Lice Clinic, Maple Ridge

Lighthouse Labs, Vancouver

Rainbow’s Roost, Kamloops

Best Company

Dalex Auto Services, Fort Nelson

Nucleus Networks Inc., Vancouver

Rocky Point Ice Cream Inc., Port Moody

Vernon Teach and Learn Ltd, Vernon

Wholesale Furniture Brokers, Kamloops

Best Concept

Canada’s Best Apps, Whistler

Infuse I.T. , VinStream, Kelowna

Lil Worker Safety Gear, Comox

Studio Robazzo, Victoria

Wine Crush Market, Penticton

Best Employer

Aequilibrium Software Inc., Vancouver

Central Kitchen – Bar, Kelowna

RDC Fine Homes Inc., Whistler

Valley Acryllic Ltd., Mission

VictorEric, Vancouver

Best Immigrant Entrepreneur

Country Chic Paint Ltd, Duncan

FreshWorks Studio, Victoria

Lilian Cazacu Notary Corporation, Langley

Nirvana Foods Inc., Richmond

Trademark Factory, Vancouver

Best Innovation

IT Glue, Vancouver

Mazu, Kelowna

Terramera, Vancouver

The Alinker, Richmond

Two Hat Security, Kelowna

Best International Trade

CPE Systems Inc., Burnaby

Fusion Brand, Vancouver

Mountain Coffee Ltd., Delta

Numpfer, Vancouver

Wize Monkey, Vancouver

Best Marketer

JY Knows It Business Consulting, Surrey

K’pure Naturals, Mission

Loulou Lollipop, Richmond

The Argosy, Prince Rupert

The Henna Hut, Penticton

Premier’s People’s Choice

Beachcomber Coffee Company Inc., Gibsons

Picnic Charcuterie, Tofino

Sea To Sky Air, Squamish

Vintage and Restoration Love, Dawson Creek

Wheelhouse Brewing Company, Prince Rupert

Winners Announced February 23, 2016

Winners of this year’s Small Business BC Awards will be announced on Thursday, February 23, 2016 at the Pan Pacific Vancouver.

If you’re an entrepreneur, or you value the entrepreneurial spirit, you won’t want to miss the Small Business BC Awards Ceremony. Space is limited, so buy your ticket today and join the celebration.