Small Business BC Awards 2024
Join us for our 21st Annual Small Business BC Awards as we celebrate and showcase the best of BC's small business community.
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Location
Vancouver Convention Centre West Building
1055 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
On November 1, the Small Business BC Awards return to Vancouver Convention Centre for an evening of celebration and networking.
Raise a toast to BC’s entrepreneurs as we unveil the four winners of our 21st Annual Awards, each receiving a $5,000 cash prize. Join hundreds of small business owners, supporters, and government officials to network at a glittering celebration and enjoy canapes while we announce the winners of this year’s awards.
This is BC’s largest event dedicated to small businesses, and it’s their night to shine on stage. Get your ticket now and help us acknowledge the outstanding contributions business owners make to their community and our province.
Small Business BC Awards Celebration
Friday November 1st, 2024 | Vancouver Convention Centre
Reception & Networking – 5:00pm to 6.30pm
Awards Celebration – 6.30pm to 9pm
Drinks & Networking – 9pm to 10pm
This Year’s Award Categories:
- People’s Choice Award
- Business Impact Award – sponsored by BCAA
- Best Youth Entrepreneur – sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- E-commerce Experience Award – sponsored by FortisBC
What is included in your ticket:
- Small Business BC Awards celebration
- Canapes (Suited to a range of dietary preferences)
- A complimentary drink ticket
- Pre- and post-ceremony networking with leading business owners, decision makers and former Award winners.
Ticket Prices:
Single Ticket: $150
Early Bird Discount: 10%
Who attends the Small Business BC Awards?
The Small Business BC Awards are open to everyone. Those in attendance include small business owners nominated for awards, Government Ministers, leading BC businesses, entrepreneurs, media, sponsors and past Small Business BC Award winners.
Recent Winners Include:
- Mint Cleaning
- Ovry
- The Speckled Sow
- Discovery Fabrics
- Nature Bee
- Soul Bite Foods
- Charcuterie Vancouver
- BReD
- Bigfoot Donuts
- Sisters Sage
- Jada Creations
For a full list of Award winners since 2008, visit our Awards History page. We would also like to thank our sponsors for their continued support of small business:
Our Sponsors
Frequently asked questions
No – however, if you can’t attend please contact our team at awards@smallbusinessbc.ca
Our Awards Celebration offers a chance to run shoulders and learn from some of British Columbia’s brightest small business minds. We recommend you dress for success.
Absolutely. If you wish to buy more than one ticket and don’t know the identity of your companions, simply write in “Guest 1”, “Guest 2”, etc. This information can be amended later by clicking your order on the tickets page.
Once you have purchased your ticket online, an email confirmation with your ticket barcode will be sent to you immediately. On the day of the event you MUST have that email opened or have a printed copy ready for the barcode to be scanned.
Paid parking is available at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Public transit is easily accessible, with Waterfront Transit Hub located less than five minutes away by foot.
Seating will be unassigned and theatre style, so you should be able to seat with your friends and colleagues if you arrive at the venue on time.
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