We are thrilled to reveal the semi-finalists for this year's Business Excellence Awards! These outstanding businesses, not-for-profits, and community leaders have been recognized for their dedication, innovation, and impact in Penticton and the South Okanagan.

A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible organizations who accepted their nominations, to the community members who took the time to nominate them, and to our selection committee judges. Our judges are looking forward to meeting each of you and learning more about your business. 

Not-for-Profit Excellence - sponsored by Omland Heal LLP

  • Kettle Valley Steam Railway | Summerland 
  • Penticton and Area Access Centre | Penticton 
  • Penticton & District Community Arts Council | Penticton 
  • Rotary Club of Penticton | Penticton 
  • South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services | Penticton 
  • South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation | Penticton 
  • The Feedway Foundation | Penticton 

Service Excellence - sponsored by Doane Grant Thornton

  • Barry Beecroft Fuel Distributors | Penticton 
  • Brown Benefits  Agency Ltd | Penticton 
  • Cherry Park Retirement Residence | Penticton 
  • FH&P Lawyers | Penticton 
  • Heena Nagar, Personal Real Estate Corporation | Penticton 
  • Okanoggin Barbers | Penticton 
  • Remove My Graffiti | Penticton 
  • Second Cup Cafe | Penticton 
  • Summerland Seniors Village | Summerland 
  • Sweeping Beauty Cleaning Services | Summerland 
  • TacoRiendo Mexican Cantina | Oliver 
  • Wordplay Therapy Services | Penticton 

Marketing & Communications, sponsored by Downtown Penticton BIA

  • Abandoned Rail Brewing | Penticton 
  • Beam Orthodontics | Penticton 
  • Burrowing Owl Estate Winery | Oliver 
  • Global Grocers | Penticton, Oliver 
  • Sahara Garden Art | Penticton
  • Tin Whistle Brewery | Penticton 

Hospitality Excellence, sponsored by Travel Penticton

  • Grape Savvy Wine Tours | Penticton 
  • Hoodoo Adventure Company | Penticton
  • Roche Winery | Penticton 
  • The Hooded Merganser | Penticton
  • Wayne & Freda | Penticton 

Community Builder, sponsored by Penticton Western News

  • Barley Mill Brew Pub | Penticton 
  • Belich's AG Foods | Okanagan Falls 
  • Detonate Brewing | Summerland 
  • Paradox Events | Penticton 
  • Replenish Refillery and Zero Waste Store | Summerland 
  • Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union | Penticton 

Workplace Culture, sponsored by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services

  • Discovery House | Penticton
  • JAFA Signs Ltd. | Penticton 
  • Okangan College | Penticton  
  • Penticton Excel, Centre for Exceptional Learning | Penticton 
  • Stillfood Bistro & Cappuccino Bar | Penticton 
  • South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society | Penticton 
  • The Concorde Retirement Community | Penticton 

New Business, sponsored by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union

  • Amuzing Fun Rentals | Penticton 
  • Ben's Appetite | Penticton
  • Better Living Heating and Cooling | Penticton
  • Beyond Hot Inc. | Penticton 
  • Garrison Contracting | Penticton 
  • Rise and Shine Coffee House | Okanagan Falls 
  • Soe Cafe | Penticton 

Young Business Leader, sponsored by JCI Penticton and Brown Benefits

  • Alice Simpson, Penticton Visitor Centre
  • Ashely Weninger, Hair by Ashley
  • Hunter Holley, HMH Projects
  • Jacye Deering, Two Lakes Pottery
  • Kyle Gratton, Wine Country Electric
  • Matthew Leeder, Penticton Western News
  • Ryan Melvin, Rona
  • Serena Ebuchi, Penticton & District Community Arts Council 

Business Leader of the Year, sponsored by TD Canada Trust

  • Ashley Selwood, Just Baked: Naramata Street Cafe
  • Debbie Clark, Edward Jones, Financial Advisor
  • Ian Lindsay, South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation
  • Jon Foster, Bannister Ford Penticton 

Business of the Year, sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen

  • Boyle & Company Lawyers | Penticton 
  • Cannery Brewing | Penticton 
  • Omland Heal LLP | Penticton 
  • Penticton Toyota | Penticton
  • Unit Electric Ltd | Okanagan Falls 

The 2025 semi-finalists were officially announced at the Nominee Reception hosted by Bannister Ford Penticton on September 23rd. It was an incredible evening of celebration, connection, and community spirit. 

Business Excellence Awards: A Cabaret of Achievements Gala
Presented by Total Restoration Services
Saturday, October 25th | Penticton Trade & Convention Centre

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the outstanding achievements of Penticton and South Okanagan businesses, not-for-profits, and community leaders. Get Your Tickets Here