The BC Achievement Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 Indigenous Business Awards along with details of their 16th annual gala. This annual award honours the exceptional achievements of Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, partnership entities, and community-owned enterprises.
Indigenous Business Awards 2024
- Dates: Monday, October 7, 2024
- Location: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
- Tickets: Open to the public. Early Bird tickets are available until August 31, priced at $250 per person. From September 1, ticket prices are offered at the regular rate of $275 per person.
As one of the five flagship programs of BC Achievement, this initiative recognizes and celebrates excellence, fostering inspiration across the province.
Marking its 16th year, the Indigenous Business Award (IBA) program continues to highlight inspiring stories of Indigenous business excellence. By showcasing these successes, the awards drive change and strengthen connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous economies in British Columbia. With over 225 distinguished business leaders among its alumni, the IBA program stands as a testament to the thriving Indigenous business community.
Indigenous Business Award Recipients 2024
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Mo Dawson Creative, Victoria
- Business of the Year – one-to-two person enterprise: Rad Relish Co., West Kelowna
- Business of the Year – three-to-ten person enterprise: AshFireWear, Cranbrook
- Business of the Year – eleven + person enterprise: KICA Contracting Ltd., Dease Lake
- Community-owned Business of the Year – one entity: Ahous Adventures, Tofino
- Community-owned Business of the Year – two or more entities: Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation, West Vancouver
- Business Partnership of the Year: Seven Generations Environmental Services, Mission
- Award of Distinction for Lifetime Achievement: Robert J. Dennis Sr. (Emchayiik)
Related: Indigenous Business Awards Recipients – 2023
Awardees will receive a short film highlighting their entrepreneurial accomplishments, a cash prize, a certificate, and medallion to commemorate their achievements and will be celebrated through an online campaign, #ShineTheLightBC.
The awardee selection was made by a distinguished jury panel, including T,łalisam, Dr. Kim van der Woerd of ’Namgis Nation, and an alumna of both the IBA and the BC Achievement Community Award programs; Ernie (Bones) George, Chief Executive Officer at Inlailawatash LP; and Tim Low, ANTCO Board President and member of Métis Nation BC.
About BC Achievement Foundation
BC Achievement is an independent foundation established in 2003 that celebrates the spirit of excellence in our province and serves to honour the best of British Columbia. By recognizing the accomplishments of our province’s entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, youth and volunteers, its award programs pay tribute to exceptional people, doing exceptional work, while carving a path forward for others to follow.