Mark your calendars for the Indigenous Business Award (IBA) Gala Dinner as we celebrate the 2024 IBA recipients! This award presentation will take place at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Monday, October 7, 2024, starting at 5:30 pm.
As an annual event that showcases business excellence among Indigenous entrepreneurs, the 2024 IBA Gala promises to be an inspiring evening filled with recognition, achievement, and collaboration. The celebration of Indigenous innovation and success continues to highlight the immense potential within the Indigenous economy while fostering connections that inspire growth, solidarity, and creative partnerships across all sectors.
This year, we will honour seven outstanding Indigenous businesses that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and resilience in their respective industries. Additionally, the 2024 Award of Distinction recipient will be celebrated for their exceptional contribution to Indigenous business and community leadership. Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these inspiring awardees:
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 – 11 + 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), Anacla
Tickets for the Gala are available online, and with this event selling out every year, it’s recommended to secure your seats early. This evening celebrates the success of Indigenous entrepreneurs while providing a platform for individuals and corporations to show their support for Indigenous businesses and invest in the future of visionary leaders. The IBA Gala also inspires the next generation of entrepreneurs to pursue their ambitions and shape a future filled with opportunity.
Join us as we toast to the trailblazers, visionaries and changemakers who represent the future of Indigenous entrepreneurship. Celebrate their stories, be inspired by their success, and become part of this journey toward a more inclusive, diverse, and prosperous tomorrow.
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