Winners of the 9th annual Successful You Awards were announced last night at an event at the Pan Pacific Hotel.
The awards, run by industry association Small Business BC, recognize achievements by B.C.'s small businesses.
This year's winners were:
- Best Company – manufacturing business Williams & White;
- Best Concept – hospitality industry employment hub EightSix Network;
- Best Green Business – Pemberton Valley Lodge, which participates in a soap recycling program;
- Best Employer – trophy and award company Eclipse Awards;
- Best Community Impact – Kids Physio Group, which provides specialized services for children; and
- Best Online Marketer – Masc, a retailer of men's skincare and grooming products
In December, Business in Vancouver reported the full list of nominees. (See "Small Business BC announces award nominees" – BIV Business Today, December 15, 2011.)
Last year's winners included moving box company Frogbox for best green business. (See "Five businesses scoop Small Business BC awards" – BIV Business Today, April 1, 2011.)
