BC Food & Beverage Announces Winners of the 18th Annual Rise Awards

BC Food & Beverage Announces Winners of the 18th Annual Rise Awards

Vancouver, BC (November 21, 2025) – BC Food & Beverage proudly hosted its 18th annual Rise Awards Night on November 20th at the Rocky Mountaineer in Vancouver. The nearly 400 business leaders in attendance celebrated the achievements of BC’s food and beverage processing industry, featuring inspiring speeches, gourmet local products, and ample networking opportunities among industry leaders, producers, and supporters. It was a heartfelt night of celebration that honoured the hard work and dedication of all award finalists and winners.

“The Rise Awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable people and companies who are shaping the future of BC’s food and beverage community,” said James Donaldson, CEO of BC Food & Beverage. “This year’s winners embody the innovation, passion, and commitment that inspire others and continue to grow BC’s reputation for setting a high bar for innovative food and beverage products.”

The Rise Awards recognizes top leaders, companies, and products across 17 diverse categories. This year, Karen Flavelle of Purdys Chocolatier was honoured with the inaugural Doug Ramsay Award of Excellence, while St. Jean’s Cannery was inducted into the BC Food & Beverage Hall of Fame, celebrating over sixty years of quality and innovation in seafood.

BC Food & Beverage congratulates all winners and finalists. We’re excited to continue supporting growth, innovation, and collaboration in the industry and look forward to celebrating many more successes ahead.

 

LIST OF THE 2025 RISE AWARD WINNERS:

Hall of Fame Inductee – St. Jean’s Cannery

Doug Ramsay Award of Excellence – Karen Flavelle, Purdys Chocolatier

Best in Brand – SmartSweets

Circularity – Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Emerging Business of the Year – Atome Bakery

Export – Blume

Indigenous Led Business of the Year – Sriracha Revolver

Innovation – Mountain Munchies Inc./Enercheez

Leadership – Janik Livera, Maverick Estate Winery

Outstanding Workplace – Health & Safety – Olympic Dairy (Lactalis)

People’s Choice – Purdys Chocolatier

Social Impact – GnuSanté Creations

Sustainability – Joosy – Fresh Direct Produce

Woman Entrepreneur of the Year – Tami Nasu, withinUs Natural

Product of the Year Gold – SURGE™, VEGAIN Nutrition

Product of the Year Silver – Bake-from-proof Traditional Sourdough Loaf, Atome Bakery

Product of the Year Bronze – Tocha Original, Tocha Foods

 

For more information, visit Rise Awards.