27/10/2026
The masks are off, and the winners are in! 🎭
On October 22, the 40th Annual Business Excellence Awards, presented by MNP, celebrated 16 winners who make business in Kamloops shine ✨
Swipe through to meet them all, and see if you can spot a favourite 👀
Community Service Award: Progressive planet
Retailer of the Year: 4 Generations Creations
Service Provider 11+ Staff: Tk’emlúps Petro-Canada (560 Powwow Trail)
Service Provider 1 to 10 Staff: Kamloops Art Party
Environmental Leadership: Progressive Planet
Excellence in Trades: Electric Avenue Contracting Ltd.
Inclusive Leadership: Kamloops Immigrant Services
Innovation Award: Kamloops Hospice Association
Non-Profit of the Year: Kamloops Immigrant Services
Indigenous Business Excellence: 4 Generations Creations
Employer of the Year: Progressive Planet
Emerging Business: Sweláps Market
Young Entrepreneur: Tatiana Sumina, Calibri Cleaning
Small Business of the Year: 4 Generations Creations
Business Person of the Year: Carly Schmidt, Kamloops Art Party
Business of the Year: Progressive Planet
Some of these winners took home more than one trophy, and we cheered just as loudly every time 🏆
Thank you to MNP, our award sponsors, our selection committee volunteers and everyone who nominated a business they love.
Which winner are you cheering for? Tag them below and tell us what you love about them!
Next up is the Holiday Luncheon on December 4, and we would love to see you there. Details at the link in our bio.
Photos by Kent Wong Photography
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