The 2025 Greater Victoria Business Awards were presented Wednesday, June 4, in front of an audience of 350 at the Lecture Theatre in the Victoria Conference Centre.

The recipients, listed below, distinguished themselves across 14 Business Award categories, including outstanding customer service, sustainable business practices, emerging businessperson and innovation.

Business of the Year (1-10 Employees): This Week’s Lunch

Business of the Year (11-39 Employees): Prince of Whales

Business of the Year (40+ Employees): Phillips Brewing and Malting 

New Business of the Year: FORGE Technical Solutions

Non-Profit of the Year: Victoria Brain Injury Society

Business Person of the Year: Tessa McLoughlin, KWENCH

Community Builder of the Year: Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Emerging Business Person of the Year: Inderbir Singh, Western Canada Security – Recipient

Innovation Award: Rifflandia Entertainment Company

Outstanding Customer Service: The Green Kiss

Outstanding Workplace of the Year: Brentwood Bay Resort

Sustainable Business Practices: Schneider Electric [VIATEC Member!]

Chamber Member of the Year: Josue Dubon, DesignWealth

Chamber Award of Distinction: Cathy Scott, Departures Travel

An independent panel of prominent business leaders chose the finalists from a wide range of entries.

“There are so many businesses that deserve their moment in the spotlight, and all of this year’s recipients are amazing inspirations for other entrepreneurs and organizations,” Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Chair Christina Clarke said. “It’s never easy for the panel to narrow the field to two finalists and then choose a recipient. We’re grateful for the effort and integrity of everyone who was part of the selection process.”