Fernie Business Excellence Awards

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Celebrate Local Excellence with Us! 

The Fernie Business Excellence Awards will take place October 16, 2025 at Cirque Restaurant and Bar. This will be an evening of good times, good food, and good company! 

The theme for this edition is Rooted Resilience: Growing Stronger Together.

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The 2025 Fernie Business Excellence Awards are our chance to celebrate local businesses’ achievements and meaningful contributions to our economy and community. 

Congratulations to all the Finalists of the 2025 Business Excellence Awards!

COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR | Sponsored by TD Bank

• Fernie & District Arts Council: The Art 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
• Megan Lohmann | Community Energy Association
• Victoria Flemming | Park Place Lodge

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE | Sponsored by StellerVista

• Amundsen Electric
• Lubers Oil Express Change
• Polar Peek Books

YOUTH EMPLOYER AWARD | Sponsored by Island Lake Lodge

• Big Bang Bagels
• Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club
• The Vogue Theatre 

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

CHAMBER BUSINESS LEGACY AWARD | Sponsored by Pattison Media

To be announced at the Award Ceremony

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR | Sponsored by The City of Fernie

To be announced at the Award Ceremony

Let’s shine a spotlight on Fernie’s best!