Join us for an unforgettable evening and secure your tickets to the 18th Indigenous Business Award Gala
Date/Time: Nov 4 2026, 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Vancouver, Hyatt Regency VancouverCost: $268.10
Find tickets: here
This year's theme Looking Forward celebrates the vision and determination to building a better future for generations to come. Join us and connect with community leaders, hear inspiring stories of innovation, and celebrate the impact of Indigenous business.
Program of Events:
5:30 – 6:30 PM - Reception
6:30 – 10:00 PM - Dinner & Award Presentation
Attire: Business Formal
Group Seating: Tables of 10 available. For seating requests email indigenousbusiness@bcachievement.com
Guests wishing to book accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver can access a preferred room rate using the booking link here. Please note that availability is limited, so we encourage you to book early.
We are thrilled to welcome back Co-Directors for the event:
Geena Jackson, whose traditional name is Tsetasiya (‘Sa-TAS-ee-ya’), is the Creator & Executive, Producer, Bears’ Lair TV, and Founder & Producer, Sparkly Frog Clan Productions Inc.
Kúkwpi7 (Chief) Willie Sellars, born and raised in Williams Lake, is a proud member of the Williams Lake First Nation, part of the Secwépemc Nation.
Join us in celebrating and congratulating this year’s Indigenous Business Award recipients!
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: West Coast Wildflowers
Business of the Year – One to Two Person Enterprise: Okimawa Services Inc.
Business of the Year – Three to Ten Person Enterprise: Skwálwen Botanicals
Business of the Year – 11+ Person Enterprise: Cedar Brush Site Services & Janitorial
Community-owned Business of the Year – One Entity: Skeetchestn Dodeca-Homes
Community-owned Business of the Year – Two or More Entities: Petroglyph Development Group
Business Partnership of the Year: 700 Spland Road Limited Partnership
Award of the Distinction: Wendy Grant-John
Special Guest: The reception will also feature music by DJ O Show.
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