2024 Rise Award Winners Celebrated at 17th Annual Rise Awards Night by BC Food & Beverage
November 29, 2024 (New Westminster)
The 2024 winners were honoured at the Rise Awards Night hosted by BC Food & Beverage on November 28, 2024, in front of a packed crowd of over 400 attendees. This year’s event took place at a new venue, the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, and was dedicated to acknowledging creativity, resilience, and community impact within British Columbia’s food and beverage industry.
BC Food & Beverage proudly recognized the exceptional leaders, innovators, and brands in 16 diverse award categories. During the ceremony, The Better Butchers Plant-Based Crumbles was awarded Gold for Product of the Year, while Poptastic’s Honey Salt Popcorn took home Silver, and Chocxo Chocolatier’s Dark Chocolate Lemon Crème Cups earned Bronze. Terra Breads, this year’s inductee into the BCFB Hall of Fame, was recognized for its decades-long legacy of artisanal excellence, high quality products, dedication to innovation and community commitment.
“These awards showcase the talent, dedication, and innovation that define BC’s food and beverage industry,” said James Donaldson, CEO of BC Food & Beverage. “This sold-out evening reflects the pride and passion we share in celebrating those who drive our industry forward and inspire positive change in their communities.”
LIST OF THE 2024 RISE AWARD WINNERS:
Hall of Fame Inductee – Terra Breads
Best in Brand – Chocxo Chocolatier
Circularity – Vancouver Island Sea Salt
Emerging Business – Barakah Eats
Export – Fine Choice Foods
Indigenous Led Business of the Year – Authentic Indigenous Seafood
Innovation – Blume
Leadership – Jeff Lee, Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Ltd.
Outstanding Workplace – Health & Safety – Fine Choice Foods
People’s Choice – Salt Spring Kitchen Co.
Social Impact – Salt Spring Coffee
Sustainability – Chiwis
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year – Binny Boparai-Gill, Farming Karma Fruit Company
Product of the Year Gold – Plant-based Crumbles – Chorizo, The Better Butchers
Product of the Year Silver – Honey Salt Popcorn, Popstastic
Product of the Year Bronze – Dark Chocolate Lemon Crème Cups, Chocxo Chocolatier
About BC Food & Beverage
BC Food & Beverage is a not-for-profit association representing BC’s food and beverage processing industry. With a mission to foster growth, innovation, and advocacy, BCFB supports its members in building successful businesses while driving economic prosperity in the province.
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