(TRI-CITIES) December 17, 2025 — Forty-nine nominations across seven categories are in the running for top honours at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala, presented by Coquitlam Continuing Education. The Gala will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
“This Gala is a celebration of the outstanding businesses and community leaders who help our communities thrive,” said Jennifer McKinnon, CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to recognize the organizations and individuals whose commitment to excellence and community impact truly sets them apart. Congratulations to this year’s nominees, and thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination—our communities are stronger because of your support and engagement.”
Two independent panels, each composed of four judges, will review the nominations and select both the finalists and award recipients in each category. Judges remain anonymous and are chosen to represent a cross-section of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Board of Governors, Ambassadors, past award recipients, and sponsors.
Tri-Cities Chamber 2026 Business Excellence Awards Nominees
Business of the Year (1-20 Employees)
ActiveCo Technology Management
Aster Wellness Centre
Bright Nest Cleaning
Grouse Railing Ltd
Joanna Moss
Novero Homes and Renovations Ltd.
Maids 4U Canada Inc.
Samantha’s Cleaning Services
Business of the Year (20+ Employees)
Coast Capital Savings
Coquitlam Centre Mall
Eaglequest Golf Coquitlam
Four Lakes Mechanical Ltd.
Kirmac Collision Coquitlam
MedRay Imaging Medical Corporation
Noura Homes
Nurse Next Door Homecare Services - Tricities
Pharmasave Port Coquitlam
Poco Inn & Suites Hotel
Richelle Nails & Spa 2
West World Paper
Business Leader of the Year
Andrew Dalman, Active Co.
Erin Scarlett, The Fountainhead Network
Gwendolyn Maddock, A5 Cleaning Services Inc.
Jamileh Askarian, Noura Homes
Jung Mi Hong, United Notary
Young Professional of the Year
Alicia Hibbert, Edified Projects
Mehrad Seyedi, ArtDeco Glass & Railing Ltd.
Matthew Cheah, Bright Nest Cleaning
Carissa Konesky, Simon Fraser University
Cassandra Curtis, Cassandra Cake Co.
Inder Bola, Active Co.
Jen Borges Calvo, Active Co.
Mahsa Alamdarlou, 30 Minute Hit
Samantha Lavoie, Samantha's Cleaning Services
Not-For-Profit of the Year
CityReach Care Society
Not-for-Profit of the Year
PoMoArts (Port Moody Arts Centre)
Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial
Soroptimist International of the Tri Cities
The South Asian Collective Society
Food and Beverage Excellence
Cassandra Cake and Co.
Dinakis Mediterranean Grill
Occasionally Honey
Saputo Dairy Products
White Spot Coquitlam (Sunwood Square)
Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
Intellix Business Solutions
Maids 4U Canada Inc.
Schill Insurance Brokers
WordZite Security Inc.
View the Business Excellence Awards finalists and recipients from past years.
For more information about the 2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala, visit the signature events page. Tickets are not yet on sale. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Nicole Lauzon, Membership Manager.
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Since 1971, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has been the largest business association serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra, now representing 1,300+ organizations from every sector. The Chamber works to foster economic development, provide connections and benefits, and influence public policy at all levels of government to ensure strong business and strong communities. The Tri-Cities Chamber is an active member of the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.
For more information, contact:
Jennifer McKinnon, Chief Executive Officer
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
ceo@tricitieschamber.com
604.468.6870