SURREY, B.C. - Twenty-four businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations have been named finalists for the 28th annual Surrey and White Rock Business Excellence Awards, the Surrey and White Rock Board of Trade announced on September 25, 2026.
The awards, presented by DP World, TD Bank and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, recognize businesses, entrepreneurs, not-for-profit organizations and business leaders making a significant contribution to the region’s economy and community. Finalists were selected through a competitive judging process that weighs leadership, innovation, business performance and community involvement.
“The Surrey and White Rock Business Excellence Awards are an opportunity to recognize the people and organizations whose hard work, innovation and leadership are helping shape our region,” said Joslyn Young, chief executive officer of the Board of Trade. “This year’s finalists represent the diversity, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit of our business community, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements.”
The Business Person of the Year finalists are Emily Kearns of Ankenman Associates Architects Inc., Gerard Bremault of the Centre for Child Development, and Kumar Surender Sinwar of ThoughtsWin Systems.
In the Surrey Business Excellence category for businesses with 1 to 10 employees, the finalists are Safe Sweat Fitness Ltd., Slater & Associates Counselling and Psychotherapy, and U-Lock Mini Storage.
The 11 to 40 employees category finalists are My Empower Therapy, Salas Collective Care, and SWR Drain Service Ltd. In the 41 or more employees category, the finalists are Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Heathrow Security Ltd., and Westland Insurance Group Ltd.
The White Rock Business Excellence finalists are Artigiano Café and Bar, Creo Arts Studio + Creo Kids, and Grounds & Greens Cafe.
The Not-for-Profit of the Year finalists are BabyGoRound Helping Families Society, Phoenix Society, and the Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society. The New Business of the Year finalists are Skystreet Real Estate Marketing, Those Indian Guys, and ZIKR – Whispers of Indian Flavour.
The Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalists are Dr. Anmol Dosanjh of The Shelf, Sustainable Healthcare Group Inc., Chase Swanson-Karpes of CSK Electric Inc., and Jasmin Dhanda of Prosport Health Centre Ltd.
Winners will be announced at an Academy Awards-style gala on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, at 15269 104 Avenue in Surrey. The evening includes a three-course dinner, live entertainment and the presentation of the awards.
The gala will also present the 11th Corporate Social Responsibility Award, which recognizes a business demonstrating leadership in creating positive economic, social and environmental impact. Tickets are $150 for Board of Trade members and $195 for general admission, with tables of 11 also available through swrbot.com.
Source: Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade
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