Nominations for Business in Vancouver’s 2026 C-Suite awards are now open.

The annual awards recognize British Columbia’s most outstanding executives who have demonstrated exceptional impact and vision. Their efforts have not only driven the growth and success of their organizations, but have also improved lives, supported other businesses and strengthened communities across B.C.

If you know exceptional CEOs, CFOs, vice-presidents or other senior leaders in an organization, please consider nominating them.

Award categories:

• CEO of the Year, Large Company
• CEO of the Year, SME
• CFO of the Year
• Chief Marketing Officer of the Year
• Chief People Officer of the Year
• Chief Information Security Officer of the Year
• Chief Technology Officer or Innovation Leader of the Year
• Sustainability/Impact Leader of the Year
• Executive Chair of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement

Criteria:

• Strategic vision and measurable results
• Nominees must have been in a C-suite role within the same company at least two years
• Must be primarily based in B.C.
• Significant industry or community impact in B.C.
• Must agree to stand as a nominee and be available for the awards event in November
• Must not have been a past winner
• Past nominees who have not won are eligible for nomination

Deadline:

Aug. 15, 2026

Nominate here:

2026 C-Suite Awards

Winners over the years include:

• Tamara Vrooman, CEO, Vancity (now president and CEO of YVR)
• Stan Fuller, CEO, Earls Kitchen + Bar
• Sue Paish, CEO, Digital Technology Supercluster
• Eva Fong, CFO, WELL Health Technologies
• Ryan Beedie, president, Beedie
• Stephen Gaskin, senior vice-president, Scotiabank

Please note that we respect the time of our judging committee and we request that submissions meet the high standards outlined above.

While we invite nominations across 10 diverse categories, finalists will be chosen through a rigorous evaluation process that reflects the strength of this year’s nominations.