Business Excellence Awards
The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce takes great pride in the accomplishments of our members and the local business community we serve.
That’s why we’re so pleased to host our Business Excellence Awards each year to recognize businesses large and small in the Trail and District area.
Congrats again to all the winners in each category!
The 2026 Business Excellence Gala was on June 6, 2026 🥂 at The Josie Hotel in Rossland.
We enjoyed another fantastic gala, celebrating with you!
Special thanks to:
⭐ The Josie Hotel culinary & events team
⭐ Phil Loosley, MC – Altitude Entertainment
⭐ Wine supplied by – Mountain Soul Winery
Congratulations to 2026 Recipients:
Business of the Year
Integrity Subaru
Business Person of the Year
Mark McLoughlin & Mike Bushore – Kootenay Savings
Employer of the Year
Shopper’s Drug Mart – Trail
Emerging Entrepreneur Award
Bitter Baker
Excellence Under 40 Award
Emily Winnon – Lysenko Law
Tourism Award
Trail Museum & Archives
Go Green Award
Trail Area Health & Environment Program (THEP)
Community Impact Award
Katie Borsato Professional Real Estate Corp
Customer Service Award
VH Sport
Professional Service Award
Austin Hunchak – Hunchak Homes
Retail Award
Woodland Hillside
Not-for-Profit/ Charitable Organization
Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society (LCAHS)
