The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence Awards, with the celebration set for Thursday, Oct. 16 at Cirque Restaurant and Bar.
This year’s event adopts the theme “Rooted Resilience: Growing Stronger Together,” which aims to recognize the strength, growth and community connections within Fernie’s business community.
“This year’s theme highlights how deeply connected and resilient our business community is. It’s inspiring to see so many finalists who reflect those values and who continue to drive Fernie forward,” said Wendy McDougall, executive director of the Fernie Chamber.
Finalists have been announced in several categories, including Business of the Year, Environmental Sustainability, and Outstanding Customer Service.
Select finalists include:
Citizen of the Year – Sponsored by the City of Fernie
• To be announced at the awards ceremony
Community Group of the Year – Sponsored by TD Bank
• Fernie & District Arts Council: The Arts Station
• Fernie Pride Society
• Fernie Trails Alliance
New Business of the Year – Sponsored by Fernie Alpine Resort
• Bayleaf Indian Fusion
• Fernie’s Pharmacy
• Tow-All Rentals Ltd.
Community Tourism Achievement – Sponsored by Tourism Fernie
• Fernie Trails Alliance
• Kamu Sauna
• The Knox on 2nd
Employer of the Year – Sponsored by College of the Rockies
• Freestone Construction & Property Care Inc.
• Peacock Hospitality Group
• Three Sisters Day Spa
Environmental Sustainability – Sponsored by Fernie Brewing Co.
• AmbassadorWILD
• Elk River Alliance
• Nupqu
Businessperson of the Year – Sponsored by Claris Media and Columbia Basin Trust
• Marina Pauw, Peacock Hospitality Group
• Megan Lohmann, Community Energy Association
• Victoria Flemming, Park Place Lodge
Outstanding Customer Service – Sponsored by StellerVista
• Amundsen Electric
• Luber’s Oil Express Change
• Polar Peek Books
Youth Employer of the Year – Sponsored by Island Lake Lodge
• Big Bang Bagels
• Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club
• The Vogue Theatre
Chamber Business Legacy Award – Sponsored by Pattison Media
• To be announced at the awards ceremony
Fernie Business of the Year – Sponsored by EVR
• Barkside Pets
• Peacock Hospitality Group
• Ski Base
People’s Choice Award – Sponsored by Rockies Law
• Freestone Construction & Property Care Inc.
• Western Financial Group
• Westland Insurance
The Chamber thanked all nominees, finalists, sponsors and those who submitted nominations.
Tickets available at ferniechamber.com.
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