Events & Programming
Business Excellence Awards
The Parksville Chamber Business Excellence Awards Gala is our signature celebration of local business success.
About the Gala
Our signature celebration of local business success
The Business Excellence Awards Gala is the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce's signature celebration of local business success. This highly anticipated evening brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and community champions from across Oceanside to recognize the people and organizations that make our region thrive.
More than just an awards ceremony, the Gala is a celebration of resilience, leadership, innovation, and community impact. It's a chance to spotlight the businesses that drive our local economy, create jobs, give back, and contribute to the vibrant character of our community.
Each award recognizes excellence across key sectors and achievements, with nominees and recipients selected through a thoughtful and transparent process. Being nominated is an honour. Winning is a testament to dedication, vision, and impact.
Whether you are a nominee, sponsor, Chamber member, or community supporter, the Business Excellence Awards Gala is your opportunity to celebrate the strength and spirit of Oceanside's business community.
Join us as we recognize excellence, elevate local success, and celebrate the businesses shaping our future.
Award Categories
Recognize excellence
Awards are presented in four categories: Business Excellence, Community Impact, Equity & Innovation, and Chamber & Public Recognition. Nominate a business or individual who exemplifies excellence.
Recognizes a business with fewer than 15 employees that demonstrates excellence in service, performance, and community contribution.
Nomination criteria
- Strong customer service and professional standards
- Business stability or growth
- Positive contribution to the local economy or community
- Ethical business practices and strong reputation
Honours a business with more than 15 employees that shows leadership, operational excellence, and positive economic impact.
Nomination criteria
- Operational and leadership excellence
- Employment and economic contribution
- Consistent quality of products or services
- Community involvement or corporate responsibility
Celebrates a recently established business demonstrating early success, innovation, and strong growth potential.
Nomination criteria
- Established within the past 1–3 years
- Early traction, growth, or innovation
- Clear business vision and sustainability
- Positive customer or community engagement
Recognizes a business that prioritizes employee well-being, positive culture, and strong people leadership.
Nomination criteria
- Healthy, inclusive workplace culture
- Leadership in employee engagement and well-being
- Fair and supportive workplace practices
- Commitment to staff development
Honours an individual or organization that strengthens the social and economic fabric of the region through service and collaboration.
Nomination criteria
- Meaningful community involvement
- Collaboration and relationship-building
- Positive social or economic impact
- Leadership through service
Recognizes consistent, high-quality service that goes above and beyond customer expectations.
Nomination criteria
- Exceptional and reliable customer service
- Responsiveness and professionalism
- Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction
- Strong reputation or customer loyalty
Honours a not-for-profit organization demonstrating operational excellence and meaningful community impact.
Nomination criteria
- Clear mission and measurable impact
- Strong governance and leadership
- Financial responsibility and sustainability
- Trusted community partnerships
Recognizes a business, organization, or individual that enhances the visitor experience and promotes the region as a destination.
Nomination criteria
- Contribution to attracting visitors
- Enhancement of tourism or hospitality experiences
- Promotion of Parksville–Qualicum Beach
- Collaboration within the tourism sector
Recognizes new ideas, services, or processes that strengthen business outcomes and the local economy.
Nomination criteria
- Creativity and forward-thinking leadership
- Demonstrated improvement or impact
- Practical implementation of innovation
- Contribution to business or community outcomes
Honours a business that successfully operates through remote or hybrid models while maintaining strong culture and performance.
Nomination criteria
- Effective remote or hybrid work practices
- Strong communication and accountability
- Maintained productivity and performance
- Continued connection to the local community
Recognizes a young leader creating meaningful impact through leadership, service, advocacy, or innovation.
Nomination criteria
- Youth leadership (between ages 16–29)
- Demonstrated local or global impact
- Initiative, advocacy, or service leadership
- Commitment to positive change
Celebrates a Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color–owned business or entrepreneur demonstrating excellence and impact.
Nomination criteria
- Business excellence and leadership
- Positive economic or community impact
- Inclusive practices or community engagement
- Professional integrity and reputation
Honours women leaders and entrepreneurs making a significant contribution to business success and community life.
Nomination criteria
- Leadership and entrepreneurship excellence
- Business or professional achievement
- Community involvement or mentorship
- Role modeling and influence
Recognises an individual whose volunteerism and outstanding service and dedication have made a significant contribution to the community.
Nomination criteria
- Volunteer and service
- Positive public reputation
- Focused on bringing positive changes in the community
Honours an individual who has demonstrated long-standing dedication, leadership, and service to the business community.
Nomination criteria
- Sustained support of the Chamber and its mission
- Leadership, advocacy, or volunteer service
- Positive influence on the business community
- Commitment to collaboration and community building
Recognizes a Chamber program, service, partnership, or benefit that delivered exceptional value to members and made a measurable positive impact on the business community.
Nomination criteria
- High member engagement or utilization
- Clear value to Chamber members
- Positive business or community impact
- Innovation or improvement in member services
- Alignment with the Chamber's mission and priorities
Partnerships
Become a sponsor
Partner with us and align your brand with the Business Excellence Awards. Sponsors receive visibility in front of local business leaders, recognition at the Gala, speaking opportunity, and the opportunity to support the celebration of Oceanside's business community.
Inquire about sponsorshipNominate. Celebrate. Connect.
Ready to nominate a business or community leader? Have questions about the awards or the gala? Nomination periods and the gala date are announced each year through our newsletter and events calendar.