Certification: Gold Certified

Nanaimo Foodshare Society

Nanaimo Foodshare is a registered charity working to strengthen Nanaimo’s food system by improving access, skills, and collaboration to enhance community food security.

Helijet

Helijet, based in British Columbia, offers helicopter flights, charter services, and air medical transport, connecting communities and supporting essential travel across the province.

First Credit Union – Texada

First Credit Union is British Columbia’s oldest credit union, founded in 1939 in Powell River. With branches across coastal communities, it offers full-service banking while reinvesting 10% of profits back into local initiatives.

Harbour City Kitchens

Harbour City Kitchens, a locally owned and operated custom cabinetry manufacturer on Vancouver Island, designs, builds, and installs eco-conscious kitchen, bathroom, and closet cabinetry from its 60,000 sq ft facility — helping to minimize carbon footprint through local production and streamlined delivery.

Backroads Brewing Co.

Backroads Brewing Co. is a locally owned craft brewery with locations in Nelson and Osoyoos, BC. Since 2017, they have produced award-winning small-batch ales and lagers. The Nelson taproom offers a cozy, community-focused atmosphere, while the Osoyoos location at Watermark Beach Resort provides a relaxed lakeside setting. Backroads Brewing is… Read more

Tea Garden Salon & Spa

Tea Garden Salon & Spa is a full-service Aveda and Eminence salon offering expert hair, skin, and spa treatments including massage, acupuncture, microneedling, waxing, and lash extensions. The salon focuses on holistic wellness, using natural, plant-based products and embracing environmental responsibility.

Knappett Projects Inc.

Knappett Projects Inc. is a locally owned construction company with a proven track record of completing hundreds of projects across BC.  Their team of certified tradespeople and skilled professionals bring deep expertise to every project—ranging from large, complex builds to community-scale developments. Knappett takes pride in its collaborative approach and… Read more

Indigenous Roots Coffee

Indigenous Roots Coffee, an Indigenous-owned company, offers high-quality, specialty coffees that celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of Indigenous peoples. Each unique blend directly supports a matching Indigenous initiative, making reconciliation and new relationships possible with each cup of coffee. Committed to showcasing Indigenous excellence, the company invites coffee lovers… Read more

Rusted Rake Brewing

Rusted Rake Brewing is a family-owned, farm-to-tap brewery and gourmet eatery located in Nanoose Bay on Coast Salish territory. Blending fresh West Coast ingredients with craft brews made on-site, Rusted Rake offers a warm, community-focused atmosphere that celebrates sustainable agriculture.

Ucluelet Wildwood Inn

The Ucluelet Wildwood Inn is a 19-room boutique Inn located centrally in downtown Ucluelet, British Columbia, on the traditional lands of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation. Newly renovated and thoughtfully designed for modern explorers, the inn offers great value, unbeatable comfort, and easy access to the rugged beauty of the Pacific… Read more