📣 Chamber Voting Is Now Closed! 🏆

Congratulations to the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 Community & Business Excellence Awards! 🎉

Our community is filled with inspiring businesses, service groups, entrepreneurs, and leaders who go above and beyond to make Smithers and Northwest BC thrive. An independent judging panel has selected three finalists per category, and Chamber members have voted! ✅

✔️ Votes were Cast to recognize the outstanding contributions of local businesses and community leaders.

📅 Voting closed May 15th! Cme back next year to VOTE in the 2027 CBEA Awards

Celebrate those who strengthen our local economy.

💡 Want to see the full list of nominees? Check it out here:

👇 2026 Shortlisted Nominees: 👇

🏆 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR  – Sponsored by Doane Grant Thornton

• Bandstra Transportation
• Bulkley Valley Credit Union
• Local Supply Company

🏆 BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR  – Sponsored by Edmison Mehr Chartered Professional Accountants

• Peter Greene (Rural Leaf)
• Julien Remillard (Rugged Edge Holdings)
• Avi Ranjan (Smithers Lumber Yard & Panago)t

🏆 CITIZEN / VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR  – Sponsored by RBC Smithers

• Stacy Dupuis
• Sue Harrison
• Sarah Wright

🏆 CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE – BUSINESS Sponsored by Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge

• North Country Rentals
• Smithers Home Hardware
• Randy’s Image Design

🏆 CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE – INDIVIDUAL Sponsored by Smithers Toyota

• Shelley Ferguson (Blue Water Sushi)
• Leona McEwen (Nature’s Pantry)
• Krista Wank (Northern Edge Sports)

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION Sponsored by Nature’s Pantry

• Alyson Garland, Smithers Senior Secondary
• Scott Richmond, School District #54
• Derek Willmott, Heartwood, Climb High, EdGE Learning Centre, and Smithers Secondary

🏆 FAMILY FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Bulkley Valley Credit Union

• Bulkley Valley Regional Pool and Recreation Centre
• Hudson Bay Mountain
• Rocky Ridge Resort

🏆 HOME-BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Smithers Lumber Yard

• Cowgirl’s Friend
• Smithereens Mushrooms
• Bulrushes & Blooms

🏆 MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO ARTS & CULTURE – Sponsored by Scotiabank

• Bjorganic Music
• Camus Photography
• Wet’suwet’en Native Arts

🏆 PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE – Sponsored by Aspen Inn & Suites

• Matt Herzog, Town of Smithers
• Northern Society for Domestic Peace
• Ian Smith, Town of Smithers

🏆 TOURISM EXCELLENCE – Sponsored by Tourism Smithers

• Mainerz
• Runway Cafe & Bar
• Smithers Mountain Bike Association
  

🏆 YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Bulkley Valley Credit Union

• Mahi & Nadia (Louise’s Kitchen)
• Jenna Rauch (North Peak Athletic Therapy)
• Jenna Veenstra (Willow & Oak Esthetics)

🏆 ZERO WASTE CIRCULAR ECONOMY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Bulkley Valley Wholesale

• Replay Outdoors
• Two Sisters Cafe
• Wet’suwet’en Native Arts

🏆 Resource and Mining Excellence Award- Sponsored by Rugged Edge Holdings

• Bill McIntyre (Apex Drilling)
• Seabridge Gold
• Skeena Gold & Silver