Celebrating Delta Business for 71 Years
Each November, the Delta Chamber recognizes Delta businesses' exceptional work with an awards banquet called Hats Off to Excellence.
The Delta Chamber of Commerce was proud to host our 71st Annual Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala, presented by the Port of Vancouver, which has been celebrating the best of Delta since 1951. Long considered to be the premiere business event of the year, the Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala is a high-profile, prestigious event for Delta businesses and individuals.
This year, the event was held in the Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom with gorgeous views over the farmland to the North Shore Mountains. We celebrated the Finalists in the following award categories: Rising Star Award, Community Impact, Small Business, Medium Business, Large Business & Citizen of the Year. We look forward to celebrating with you next year!
Recipients of the 2022 Hats Off to Excellence Awards:
Rising Star Business - Wen Plastics
Sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Small Business of the Year - Tsawwassen Wellness Centre
Sponsored by Vancity
Medium Business of the Year - Raven Excavation
Sponsored by Tsawwassen Mills
Large Business of the Year - Ideal Welders
Sponsored by Tsawwassen Springs
Community Impact Award - Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust
Sponsored by FortisBC
"Business of the Year - Evolution Group of Companies
Sponsored by Global Container Terminals Canada
Citizen of the Year - Bruce McDonald
Sponsored by Raja Trailers
Past Award Recipients
Recipients of the 2021 Hats Off to Excellence Awards included:
Rising Star Business - Collaborative Wellness
Sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Small Business of the Year - Matt Concrete
Sponsored by Eastlink
Medium Business of the Year - Adrenaline Marine
Sponsored by West Coast Seeds
Large Business of the Year - Linwood Custom Homes
Sponsored by Seaspan Ferries
Community Impact Award - Alongside You
Sponsored by FortisBC
"Above and Beyond" Apprentice of the Year - Jordan Hawksworth, training with McKim Mechanical
Sponsored by Industry Training Authority
Citizen of the Year - Dave Hamilton
Sponsored by Global Container Terminals Canada
Recipients of the 2020 Hats Off to Excellence Awards included:
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 included:
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