01/22/2026
We’re incredibly honoured to be named a finalist alongside so many amazing Vancouver Island businesses. Huge congratulations to all the nominees — we’ll see you at the Business Examiner Business Excellence Awards!
Congratulations to The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance member business finalists for the Business Examiner Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards! 🎉
These awards are an annual celebration of the organizations moving our local economy forward. Each year, business leaders from across the region come together to recognize growth, innovation, and success across industries and company sizes.
👏 2026 VIEA Member Finalists:
➡️ CHEK News
➡️ Coastal Community Credit Union
➡️ Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce
➡️ Elite Image Graphic Design & Print Shop
➡️ HAKAI Energy Solutions
➡️ Mid Island Co-op
➡️ Motivation Monday Marketing
➡️ Port Alberni Port Authority
➡️ Petroglyph Development Group
➡️ Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
➡️ Uchucklesaht Tribe Government - owner and operator of Thunderbird Spirit Water Tribe Government - owner and operator of Thunderbird Spirit Water
We’re also excited to share that VIEA has been nominated for Non-Profit Organization of the Year! 🎉
We’re honoured to be recognized alongside so many amazing non-profits doing impactful work across Vancouver Island.
📅 The 2026 Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. More info here: https://businessexaminer.ca/victoria-articles/item/2026-vancouver-island-business-excellence-award-finalists-announced/
Well-deserved recognition - congrats to all the nominees! 🎊