Congratulations to all the deserving nominees of the 2026 Smithers District Chamber of Commerce Community & Business Excellence Awards

The 2026 CBEA Awards received a truly incredible number of nominations this year, recognizing an incredible range of businesses, individuals, and service groups that continue to shape and strengthen our community.


Every nominee represents dedication, innovation, and commitment to the Bulkley Valley, and we want to thank each and every person who took the time to submit nominations to highlight these remarkable contributors.


The CBEA Awards serve as a unifying celebration of the incredible achievements of our local entrepreneurs, businesses, and community organizations. These nominees showcase outstanding service, leadership, and economic impact, proving that even in changing times, the spirit of our community remains strong.


While only three finalists will be selected in each category, every nominee deserves recognition for their hard work and positive contributions. A special thank you to the independent selection committee for their time, energy, and commitment to thoroughly reviewing all nominees before making their final decisions.


Stay tuned as we move forward in the selection process, and congratulations to all the exceptional businesses and individuals who have been nominated this year!

Please note that we have indicated the business that are Chamber Members with an asterick *

SPONSORED BY DOANE GRANT THORNTON

  • Bandstra Transportation *
  • Big Smiles
  • Bulkley Valley Credit Union *
  • Coast Mountain GM *
  • Foodie Heaven *
  • Impulse Games & Hobbies
  • Local Supply Company *
  • Riverside Kitchen (not eligible – won this awards in 2025)
  • Roadhouse
  • Rural Leaf *
  • Salt
  • Seabridge Gold * 
  • Smithers Sausage Factory

SPONSORED BY EDMISON MEHR

  • Lisa Bradley (Mystic Moon Holistic Healing) *
  • Brandi Collins (Riverside Kitchen) *
  • Brandi Collins (Riverside Kitchen)  *
  • Shannon Goodhead (It’s All Fun & Paints) *
  • Peter Greene (Rural Leaf) *
  • Michel Kafer (Roadhouse)
  • Jeeshant Kalra (Gentlemen’s Grooming) *
  • Elizabeth Miller (Seabridge) *
  • Leeroy Postman (Ranchhouse Tattoo) *
  • Avi Ranjan, Smithers Lumber Yard & Panago *
  • Jarom Rozario (Foodie Heaven) *
  • Leeroy Postman (Ranchhouse Tattoo)  *
  • Julien Remillard (Rugged Edge Holdings)  *
  • Binh Tran (Totem Audio Video)

SPONSORED BY RBC SMITHERS

  • Meghan Brady
  • Mickey Brandvold
  • Stacy Dupuis
  • Sarah Fitzmaurice
  • Glen Greene- Rotary Club
  • Sue Harrison
  • Matt Herzog
  • Jason (Jay) Krauskopf
  • Nicole Murray, Bulkley ESS
  • Stanley Namox 
  • Karen Rabbiosi
  • Sandra Schuffert
  • Donna Smith
  • Glenys Snowdymond
  • Troy Souter
  • Walker Vis
  • Lonny Wiebe (DJ Lonny)
  • Sarah Wright

SPONSORED BY PRESTIGE HUDSON BAY LODGE

  • Blue Water Sushi  *
  • BV Outdoor Essentials  *
  • Chickadee Garden Centre & Larkspur Floral  *
  • Foodie Heaven  *
  • Louise’s Kitchen *
  • North Country Rentals  *
  • Northern Edge Sports Association  *
  • Northern Glo Day Spa
  • Northwest Kitchen Centre
  • Randy’s Image Design  *
  • RBC Smithers  *
  • Replay Outdoor Store
  • Roadhouse
  • Rugged Edge Holdings  *
  • Salt Boutique
  • Smithers Home Hardware *
  • Smithers Lumber Yard *
  • Totem Audio Video

SPONSORED BY SMITHERS TOYOTA

  • Ravit Barharn (Tyhee Market)
  • Phil Bernier (Calderwood Realty)  *
  • Vanessa Burt (Safeway Starbucks)
  • Mark(Anthony) Cacal (Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge)
  • Tristan (No Frills)
  • Jake Glennie (Replay Outdoor Store)
  • Shelley Ferguson (Blue Water Sushi) *
  • Renata Koch (Bulkley Valley Regional Pool) *
  • Caroline Marko (Salt Boutique)
  • Leona McEwen (Nature’s Pantry) *
  • Philip Romera (Noir Food Services)
  • Natalie Runzer (Northern Glo Day Spa)
  • Krista Wank (Northern Edge Sports)  *
  • Seighard Weitsel (BV Outdoor Essentials)  *
  • Mary Wright (Roadhouse) 

SPONSORED BY NATURE’S PANTRY

  • Craig Bolton
  • Talia DeBarros Choy-McCall
  • EdGE/Heartwood Collaborative Learning  *
  • Alyson Garland
  • Derek Holland
  • Scott Richmond
  • Smithers Gymnastics Club  *
  • Kyle Tennent
  • Natasha Tessier
  • Sarah Wright
  • Kristina Willing
  • Derek Willmontt

SPONSORED BY BULKEY VALLEY CREDIT UNION

  • B & T Wagon Rides  *
  • Big Smiles
  • Bulkley Valley Hive & Honey  *
  • Bulkley Valley Regional Pool *
  • Foodie Heaven  *
  • Hudson Bay Mountain  *
  • It’s All Fun & Paints  *
  • Ladies and Gentlemens Hair Studio  *
  • Louise’s Kitchen *
  • Natures Pantry  *
  • Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge *
  • Replay Outdoor Store
  • Roadhouse 
  • Rocky Ridge Resort  *
  • Seabridge Gold  *
  • Wildfire Restaurant  *

SPONSORED BY SMITHER LUMBER YARD

  • 40 Below
  • B & T Wagon Rides  *
  • Blue Hour Collective
  • Bulrushes and Blooms
  • Butter & Cream Cakery
  • Cowgirl’s Friend *
  • Creekside Floral
  • Peaks and Valley’s Baby
  • Rocky Ridge Report  *
  • Smithereens Mushrooms  *
  • Smithers Sweets
  • Willow & Oak Esthetics

SPONSORED BY SCOTIABANK

  • Sarah Belford
  • Bjorganic Music
  • Camus Photography
  • CICK – Smithers Radio (not eligible – won this awards in 2025)
  • Sharon Carrington
  • Millie Gunanoot
  • James Madam
  • Northern Edge Sports Association
  • Smithers Pride  *
  • Understory Records
  • Wet’suwet’en Native Arts  *

SPONSORED BY ASPEN MOTOR INN

  • Carl Chad (Town of Smithers)
  • Matt Herzog (Town of Smithers)
  • Mountain View Horse Society 
  • Northern Edge Sports Association  *
  • Northern Society for Domestic Peace
  • Northwest Child Development Centre  *
  • Pregnancy Outreach Program
  • Sam Raven (Town Council)
  • Rotary Club of Smithers  *
  • Ian Smith (Town of Smithers)
  • Smithers Public Library  *
  • Andrew Tom
  • Witset Nation Administration Office
  • Frank Wray (Town Council)

SPONSORED BY TOURISM SMITHERS

  • Camus Photography *
  • Harmony Ridge Campground
  • Hudson Bay Mountain  *
  • Mainerz  *
  • Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge  *
  • Roadhouse  *
  • Rocky Ridge Resort  *
  • Runway Cafe & Bar  *
  • Smithers Brewing Company  *
  • Smithers Mountain Bike Association *
  • Xplore Smithers

SPONSORED BY BULKLEY VALLEY CREDIT UNION

  • Mary Ball (Not UR Average Swimwear)
  • Nathan Lester (54 Barbell)
  • Mahi and Nadia (Louise’ Kitchen) *
  • Kalene Pettigrew
  • Jenna Rauch (North Peak Athletic Therapy)
  • Ruthdra Martin Rozario (Foodie Heaven)   *
  • Jenna Veenstra (Willow & Oak Esthetics)

SPONSORED BY BULKLEY VALLEY WHOLESALE

  • Nature’s Pantry (not eligible – won this award 2025)
  • Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge  *
  • Replay Sports
  • Rustica Bakery
  • Two Sisters Cafe  *
  • Wet’suwet’en Native Arts  *

SPONSORED BY RUGGED EDGE

  • Base Diamond Drilling
  • Bill McIntyre (Apex Diamond Drilling)
  • Driftwood diamond Drilling
  • KSM Project – Seabridge Gold  *
  • P & R Exploration – Hankin Asp
  • Skeena Gold & Silver  *
  • Summit Reforestation
  • Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation

Emily Klaassen
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