Celebrating Delta Businesses Since 1952!
Each year, the Delta Chamber recognizes exceptional Delta businesses with the Business Excellence Awards gala. Long considered to be the premiere business event of the year, the Business Excellence Awards gala (formerly known as the "Hats Off to Excellence Awards") is a high-profile, prestigious event for Delta businesses and individuals.
Celebrating excellence, determination, and community contribution by local leaders throughout the federal electoral district of Delta (including the City of Delta & Tsawwassen First Nation) we recognize Finalists in numerous award categories including:
- Rising Star Business
- Small Business of the Year
- Medium Business of the Year
- Large Business of the Year
- Sustainability Award
- Charitable or Non-Profit Organization of the Year
- Business of the Year
- Business Leadership Award
We are deeply grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and to the many businesses and individuals who make this event what it is each year by sponsoring, donating auction prizes, volunteering their time & talents, and by choosing to celebrate the excellence of our local business community together with us.
Nominations are now open for the 73rd Annual Business Excellence Awards! Please read the form carefully, as the categories have changed since our last Gala. Nominations close Friday, June 21st at 4:00pm.
Recipients of the 2023 Hats Off to Excellence Awards:
Rising Star Business - Cookies Ice Cream
Sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Small Business of the Year - Mr. Mom's World Catering
Sponsored by Tsawwassen Springs
Medium Business of the Year - Deas Island Dance
Sponsored by Raven Excavation
Large Business of the Year - Southpointe Academy
Sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Community Impact Award - Guru Nanak Food Bank
Sponsored by FortisBC
Business of the Year - Big Mountain Foods
Sponsored by Global Container Terminals Canada (GCT)
Citizen of the Year - Renie D'Aquila
Sponsored by Century Group
Past Award Recipients
Recipients of the 2022 Hats Off to Excellence Awards:
Rising Star Business - Wen Plastics
Small Business of the Year - Tsawwassen Wellness Centre
Medium Business of the Year - Raven Excavation
Large Business of the Year - Ideal Welders
Community Impact Award - Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust
Business of the Year - Evolution Group of Companies
Citizen of the Year - Bruce McDonald
Recipients of the 2021 Hats Off to Excellence Awards:
Rising Star Business - Collaborative Wellness
Small Business of the Year - Matt Concrete
Medium Business of the Year - Adrenaline Marine
Large Business of the Year - Linwood Custom Homes
Community Impact Award - Alongside You
"Above and Beyond" Apprentice of the Year - Jordan Hawksworth, apprenticing with McKim Mechanical
Citizen of the Year - Dave Hamilton
Recipients of the 2020 Hats Off to Excellence Awards:
Business of the Year - West Coast Seeds
Rising Star Business - Barnside Brewing Co.
Excellence in Resiliency & Adaptation, Small Business - Ladner Village Market
Excellence in Resiliency & Adaptation, Medium Business - Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc.
Excellence in Resiliency & Adaptation, Large Business - Mario's Kitchen & Gracie's Next Door
Excellence in Environmental Leadership - Hydra Energy
Excellence in Industry or Manufacturing - MTU Maintenance Canada
Apprentice Sponsor of the Year - ATI Truck Repair, Autobody, and Paint Ltd.
Apprentice of the Year - Brandon Bowden
Citizen of the Year - Don Sangster
Recipients of the 2019 Hats Off to Excellence Awards:
Business of the Year - Zodiac Hurricane Technologies
Rising Star Business - Bucha Brew Kombucha
Small Business of the Year - Southridge Hardware Ltd.
Medium Business of the Year - Ashtech Granite Ltd.
Large Business of the Year - Westcoast Vegetables Ltd.
Excellence in Environmental Leadership - Consolidated Group
Excellence in Industry or Manufacturing - Marcon Metalfab
Employee of the Year - Alex Elsey
Volunteer of the Year - Jill McKnight
Citizen of the Year - Doug Husband