26th Annual BBEA Finalists

The Burnaby Board of Trade is excited to reveal the finalists for each of the nine categories in the 25th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards (BBEAs). Hosted in partnership with the City of Burnaby, the BBEAs celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding impact of local businesses on our community and economy.

We are grateful for the many nominations received this year. After careful consideration of all submissions, the shortlist of finalists for each category has been announced below. Congratulations to all the incredible Burnaby businesses, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurs for their remarkable achievements and contributions!

Join us on November 20th as we celebrate the winners at the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards.

The finalists for the 2025 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are:

Burnaby Community Spirit

For a business having demonstrated outstanding commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and for the strong support of local service agencies and Not-For-Profit organizations.

Business Innovation

For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commercialization, business planning, employee training and other business activities.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or a new initiative within an existing business with significant results in key business metrics.

Environmental Sustainability

For a business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and/or eliminates waste and pollution.

Healthy, Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

For a business that has recognized the value of employee health and wellness, and has created a workplace and culture which supports employees in their efforts to achieve work-life balance and to maintain and improve their physical, emotional and mental well-being. For a business who demonstrated sustained support for advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and as a catalyst for within an industry, organization or local community.

Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year

For a Not-For-Profit organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the Burnaby community and its citizens, and in doing so has made Burnaby a better place to live, work and play.

Businessperson of the Year

For a local businessperson who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance, is an outstanding role model for business development and excellence.

Ava Turner - George Derby Society
Amelia Kleinschmidt - Global Pet Foods
Dr. Daxon Jones - Burnaby Chiropractic
Pat Cocco - Seville Tailors

Business of the Year (up to 50 people)

For a Burnaby business employing up to 50 people which has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.