About the awards
The Spike Business Awards are given out by the City of Port Moody’s Economic Development and Tourism Committee in advance of B.C. Buy Local Week. The awards celebrate and recognize the significant contributions of Port Moody’s business community.
Nominations are accepted from the public for awards in five categories, and from businesses (self-nomination) for awards in two categories. Find information about each category below. Nominations are now being accepted for 2026 – nominate your favourite businesses by filling out the Spike Awards Nomination Form. If you are a business owner, you can submit a Business of the Year or Lifetime Achievement Award form. All nominations must be submitted by July 12, 2026.
Nominations from the public – one award winner will be selected in each of the following five categories:
- City of the Arts Business – celebrates a business or organization that contributes to the City of the Arts brand, supports cross-cultural and cross-sectoral partnerships, and enhances the creative economy;
- Business Impact – recognizes a business that has had sustained business success, and also demonstrated social responsibility through environmental leadership, inclusive labour practices, and/or charitable giving and community involvement;
- Puts Port Moody on the Map – celebrates a business that puts Port Moody on the map by increasing the profile of the city regionally, provincially, nationally, or internationally and contributes to the cultural, artistic, and social capital of the city;
- Community Builder – recognizes a member of the Port Moody business community or a businessperson residing in the city who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the community through spearheading and supporting initiatives, mentorship, and/or inspirational leadership; and
- New Business – celebrates a business, in operation for two to five years, that has enjoyed business success, has a clear vision for the future, and demonstrates excellence in management, service, and integrity.
Nominations from businesses (self-nomination) – one award winner will be selected in each of the following two categories:
- Business of the Year – tell us about how your business has reached beyond Port Moody and shown excellence in product or service innovation, revenue growth, customer service, and/or employee engagement; and
- Lifetime Achievement – tell us about how your business has contributed to the community over a period of 20 years or more in Port Moody.
Winners will be recognized at a gala event on November 26, 2026. Nominees must hold a valid business licence for the year of the award.
