2025 Surrey & White Rock Business Excellence Awards to Take Place November 6

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October 14, 2025

The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade is proud to announce that the 2025 Surrey & White Rock Business Excellence Awards, with Presenting Sponsors DP World Fraser Surrey, TD Bank and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and with support from PacifiCan and the City of Surrey, will take place on Thursday, November 6 at SFU on University Drive.

This signature event recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of businesses and leaders who drive economic growth and contribute to the vibrancy of Surrey and White Rock.

The Surrey & White Rock Business Excellence Awards are an opportunity to spotlight innovation, leadership, and community impact. Our business community continues to show resilience, creativity, and collaboration – the hallmarks of a thriving region.

Joslyn Young, CEO

The Academy Awards-style evening will feature an extended networking cocktail reception with delicious cuisine, awards presentations, and an evening finale with more opportunities to celebrate and connect. The event will honour businesses across a range of categories, including:

  • Surrey Business Excellence (1–10 Employees)
  • Surrey Business Excellence (11–40 Employees)
  • Surrey Business Excellence (41+ Employees)
  • White Rock Business Excellence
  • Not-for-Profit/Association of the Year
  • New Business of the Year
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Business Person of the Year

“We’re thrilled to celebrate those who are raising the bar for excellence in Surrey and White Rock,” added Young. “These awards highlight the businesses and individuals who make this region an incredible place to live, work, and invest.”

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 6
Location: SFU on University Drive (10285 University Drive, Surrey)
Time: 6:00 – 10:00pm
Tickets: $150 each (SWRBOT members); $195 each (general admission)

Tickets can be purchased at swrbot.com or by calling 604.581.7130.

The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade thanks the corporate sponsors who make this important recognition event possible:

Presenting Sponsors: DP World Canada, TD Bank and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
With Support from PacifiCan and the City of Surrey
VIP Reception Sponsor: Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Video Sponsor: Langara College
Ice Bar Sponsor: Beedie
Entertainment Sponsor: Trans Mountain
Award Sponsors: Abbotsford International Airport, FortisBC, Hamilton Duncan, KPU Melville School of Business, KSW Lawyers, Manning Elliott, MNP, SFU and Surrey Digital Printing
Community Sponsors: Aspira Peninsula and Pacifica Retirement Living, BCIT School of Business + Media, Cleveland Doan LLP, Forevery Occasion, Glen Chua Media, Off the Reel, Oceana Parc, TBMS Warehouse and Vancity
Media Sponsors: CBC Vancouver and the Surrey NOW-Leader

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Aman Parmar
aman@swrbot.com | 604.634.0345

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