BC Business
Honouring some of the province's boldest and most innovative business leaders is ?always a special occasion.
In 2018, though, BCBusiness marks a milestone: the 25th anniversary ?of our partnership with Ernst & Young (EY). From cleantech to mining to tourism and hospitality, the latest EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program for the Pacific Region upholds a long tradition of excellence. The 35 women and men chosen by the judges—including winners in nine categories and the overall Pacific Region winner—show why B.C. deserves its reputation for producing top-notch entrepreneurs. Congratulations to everyone, and here’s to another 25 years of EOY!
Christian Chia (Pacific Region Overall Winner)President and CEO, OpenRoad Auto Group
Jason McDougallCEO, FHC Enterprises
Josh PennerCEO, Meridian Meats & Seafood
Daniel FrankelFounder and CEO, Tap & Barrel Restaurants
Mandy FarmerPresident and CEO, Accent Inns
Ryan MorenoCEO and Principal, Joseph Richard Group
Drew GreenCEO, Indochino Apparel
Randy MacEwenPresident and CEO, Ballard Power Systems
Jamil MurjiPresident and CEO, Inter-Urban Delivery Service + Argus Carriers
Dr. Zak El-RamlyPresident & CEO, ZE PowerGroup Inc. & ZE Power Engineering Inc.
Randy MacEwenPresident and CEO, Clevest Solutions
Raminder GrewalPresident, Keystone Environmental
Paul MatysekCEO, Bedrock Capital Corp.
Neil WoodyerCEO and director, Leagold Mining Corp.
David Strang + Noel DunnPresident and CEO + Executive Chair, Ero Copper Corp.
Shahrzad RafatiFounder and CEO, BroadbandTV Corp.
David GensFounder, President and CEO, Merchant Advance Capital
Morgan CareyFounder and CEO, Real Estate Webmasters
Rick PerreaultCo-founder and CEO, Unbounce
Ian WalkerPresident, Left Coast Naturals
Zeeshan Hayat + Karina HayatCo-founder and CEO + Co-founder and President, Prizm Media
Jon Friesen + Randy ShierCEO + President, Mission Group Enterprises
Chris Guillemet + Davide Xausa + Boris MartinCo-founder and CEO + Co-founder and President + Co-founder and VP Operations, Velofix Group of Companies
Michael GilbertFounder and CEO, SemiosBio Technologies
Ian CrosbyCo-founder and CEO, Bench Accounting
Mike LalondeFounder and President, Blue Pine Enterprises
Claudia SjobergFounder and President, Pedalheads Group
Joel AbramsonCEO, Fully Managed
Matt Collingwood + Tamsin PlaxtonCo-founders, Tamwood Group of Companies
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is an annual global awards program administered by Ernst & Young (EY). Canada’s Pacific Region program is overseen by EY, which selects judges from among business leaders and past EOY winners. Judges evaluate the nominees based on several factors, including vision, leadership, innovation, financial performance and social responsibility. The Pacific Region overall winner is one of five regional winners who compete for Canada’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year; the Canadian winner advances to an annual competition, held in Monte Carlo, that sees World Entrepreneur Of The Year chosen from among 60 country winners. Details of the nomination process and judging criteria are available at ey.com/ca/EOY. Nominations are accepted year-round.
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