2026

Burnaby Business Excellence Awards

November 13, 2026 | Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre

*Please note: Nominations close on Friday, June 26, 2026.

About the Awards Program

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards is an award initiative of the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby which honours and celebrates businesses, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations for their contributions to the local economy and community.

Now in its 27th year, the BBEAs represent the highest business honour in Burnaby and the BBEA events, culminating in the annual awards gala, are the top business events in the city.

As part of the BBEA program, each year a new business is named to the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame — an exclusive group of top Burnaby businesses which have demonstrated many years of continued success, community involvement, and business leadership.

Award Categories

Awards will be presented to eligible businesses, organizations, or individuals who have made outstanding contributions in one of the following categories. Please note nominees may be entered in a maximum of three categories.

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 eliminate waste and pollution.

Healthy, Diverse, and Inclusive Workplace

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

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.

Business of the Year (up to 50 employees)

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.

Business of the Year

For a business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success, innovation and community service.

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Eligibility Rules

Nominees must have a Burnaby business location and valid business license

Awards may not be presented in every category, depending on applications received

Nominees may be considered for categories other than the one they were nominated for

Businesses or individuals cannot win the same category more than once within three years

Not-for-profits, charities, private institutions, and non-government organizations are eligible, except for the Burnaby Community Spirit Award

Self-nominations are welcome

Award recipients are selected by a panel of judges based on submitted applications. Finalists may be photographed or recorded for promotional purposes before, during, and after Burnaby Business Excellence Awards events.

Awards Process

Public nominations close June 26, 2026. Once a nomination is received, the Burnaby Board of Trade will contact the nominee to accept and submit a supporting information package.

All nominees are reviewed by a judging panel, which selects finalists in each category. Finalists are then evaluated by a second panel to determine the winners.

Award recipients will be announced at the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala on November 13, 2026.

The deadline for public nominations is Friday, June 26, 2026.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS

For more information on the Awards Program, or for assistance with submitting a nomination, please contact us at 604-412-0100 or email Sarah Rainey at sarah@bbot.ca.