McCarthy Properties Announced as 2025 Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee
Burnaby, BC – The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is proud to announce that McCarthy Properties has been named the 2025 inductee into the prestigious Burnaby Business Hall of Fame.
The Burnaby Business Hall of Fame, presented jointly by the BBOT and the City of Burnaby, is an annual honour awarded to a long-standing, Burnaby-based business that has demonstrated exceptional success and made a significant impact on the community.
"McCarthy Properties has been a cornerstone of Burnaby’s business community for decades,” said Angie Whitfield, CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade. “Their dedication to integrity, excellence, and community stewardship has not only shaped neighbourhoods across the city but also created a lasting legacy of leadership and generosity.”
Founded in 1988 as W.P.J. McCarthy and Company Ltd., McCarthy Properties has grown into one of British Columbia’s most respected privately owned real estate firms. Specializing in property management and development, and real estate brokerage and consulting, the company is guided by a simple yet enduring philosophy: “work hard, live well, give back”. This principle continues to inform every project they undertake, ensuring their work brings long-term value to tenants, partners, clients, and the wider community.
The company’s commitment to community extends well beyond business. Through the Jambor-McCarthy Legacy, they created one of the largest charitable gifts in British Columbia’s history, supporting cancer research and care across the province and demonstrating the company’s belief that success and giving back go hand in hand.
The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards gala will be held on November 20, 2025, celebrating outstanding local businesses that exemplify leadership, innovation, and community impact. McCarthy Properties will be honoured among this year’s exceptional award recipients for their decades of business excellence and community contribution.
The Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby extend their congratulations and gratitude to McCarthy Properties for their continued contributions to Burnaby’s growth and success.
Background
About the Burnaby Board of Trade
The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is Burnaby’s most active business networking, advocacy, and economic development organization. Working closely with the municipality, members, and community stakeholders, the BBOT supports local business growth and fosters a sustainable business environment through networking, education, advocacy, and development. Learn more at bbot.ca.
About McCarthy Properties
Founded in 1988, as W.P.J. McCarthy and Company Ltd., McCarthy Properties is a privately owned, full-service real estate firm specializing in the conception, development, leasing, and management of its own portfolio, along with providing brokerage and consulting services to selected clients. Guided by the philosophy “work hard, live well, give back,” the company has built a reputation for integrity, quality, and community impact across British Columbia, with a focus on leveraging their real estate expertise and philanthropy to create a unique legacy of impact in their home community of Burnaby.
About the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame
The Burnaby Business Hall of Fame induction is a joint honour presented by the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby. Established in 2003, it recognizes Burnaby-based businesses that have demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and made a significant positive impact on the community. See previous inductees at bbot.ca/programs/burnaby-business-hall-fame.
Contact:
Robyn Hastings
Sr. Manager, Marketing and Member Services
Burnaby Board of Trade
(604) 412-0100
robyn@bbot.ca
www.bbot.ca