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Past Winners
Click on the button to view winners from all past Platinum Awards.
Come and celebrate excellence in New Westminster at the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce’s Platinum Awards. This cocktail style dinner event will take place at the Anvil Centre Theatre. Eat, drink, be merry, while celebrating the amazing business professionals in New Westminster. Tickets are on sale now.
Awards
Service Excellence
Recognizes and individual or business who has demonstrated a commitment to service excellence.
Nominees:
- RainCity Games – Winner
- Kal Tire #688
- Serious Coffee Plaza 88
Sponsor: Sea to Sky Law
Community Spirit Award
Recognizes the for-profit businesses who contribute to the social and cultural well-being of New Westminster in the past year.
Nominees:
- Good Omen – Winner
- Piva Modern Italian
- Key West Ford
Sponsor: TD Commercial Bank
Bernie Legge Cultural Award
Recognizes an individual for having made a significant contribution to building Arts & Culture in New Westminster
Nominees:
- S^yowah
- Richard Chapman, Northern Electric Sound – Winner
- Stephen O’Shea
Sponsor: Canada Wide Media
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award
Recognizes individuals or organizations that have promoted inclusion and diversity in their organization or in their community.
Inclusion Definition – the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or mental disabilities and members of other minority groups
Nominees:
- Stephanie Vu, Old Crow Coffee – Winner
- Paul Minhas, Judge Begbie’s Tavern
- Chinu Das
New Business of the Year
Has demonstrated a commitment to New Westminster as a place to do business and has become an outstanding corporate citizen of our community
Must have been in business for a maximum of 3 years
Nominees:
- L’Onore Pizza
- Take The Cake – Winner
- Gastronomia Italia
Sponsor: Loren Nancke
Tourism Based Business of the year
Recognizes a tourism based business that has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in its field.
Nominees:
- Paddle-Wheeler River Boat Tours
- Inn at the Quay – Winner
- Hidden Wonders Speakeasy
Sponsor: Tourism New West
Not for Profit of the Year
Recognizes a non-profit organization that contributes to the social and/or economic well-being of the community in the past year
Nominees:
- Odihi Foundation – Winner
- St. Aidan’s Don’t Go Hungry Food Support Program
- New Westminster’s Family Place
Environmental Leadership Award
Recognizes the commitment of the business or individual to operate in a manner that promotes the sustainability of our planet.
Nominees:
- The Refill Shop – Winner
- Sylvis
- Nordwerk Design
Sponsor: Kruger Products
Artist of the Year
Recognizes an Artist, either residing in or using studio space in New Westminster, who is working to the beautification of the city or it’s citizens
Nominees:
- Sherida Charles
- S^yowah – Winner
- Merrill Hall
Female Identifying Business Leader of the Year
Recognizes a female–identifying business leader who is outstanding in their field and the community.
Nominees:
- Jennifer Mackie, Kelly O’Bryan’s – Winner
- Val Johnson, Vancouver Circus School
- Ria Renouf, New West Anchor
Sponsor: Douglas College
Industry-Based Business of the Year
Recognizes a manufacturing or industrial business that has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in its field
Nominees:
- Westcoast (Royal) Cylinders
- Kruger Products – Winner
- Loot Toy Factory
Citizen/Business of the Year
Recognizes a resident of, or a business in, New Westminster who is contributing to the social, economic, and overall well-being of the community
Nominees:
- Trudi Goels
- Elaine Su – Winner
- Leona Green, Greens & Beans Deli
Sponsor: Prospera Credit Union
Top Entrepreneur under 40
Recognizing an individual, under the age of 40 years old, who has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their field and the community.
Nominees:
- Katerina, Zesty Lemon Clothing Co.
- Sergey & Irina, Kozak’s Ukrainian Eatery – Winner
- Marwan, Wild Thyme Restaurant
New West Chamber wishes congratulations to all our nominees. We love the amazing things that our community is doing to make our city an amazing place to live, work and play. We'd also like to give special thanks to our Judging Committee for their time and efforts in finding our finalists.
Sponsorship
Presenting Sponsor
Media Sponsors
TV Media
New West Record
Print Media
Welcome Sponsor
Award Sponsors
New Business of the Year
Tourism Based Business of the Year
Citizen/Business of the Year
Kruger Products
Environmental Leadership Award
Service Based Business Award
Community Spirit Award
Bernie Legge Cultural Award
Female Identifying Business Leader of the Year
Other Sponsors
Promotional Sponsor
Patterson Brands