We’re excited to share the official nominees for the 2026 Vanier BIA Awards!
Each year, the VBIA Awards celebrate the businesses, organizations, and individuals who help make Vanier a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving community. This year’s nominees reflect the incredible range of passion, creativity, and commitment found across our mainstreets.
🏆 Award recipients will be announced at the Vanier BIA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, January 22, from 6:00–8:00 PM.
Best on Social
Recognizing a business with exceptional social media presence, creativity, and engagement.
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Books on Beechwood
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Chiro House
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Clothes Encounters of a Second Time
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Fontenelle Diner
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Jacobsons
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Joshua’s Gems
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Louis Pizza
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Purrdy Paws
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Schoolhouse Pizza
Community Champion
Honouring the business or organization that goes above and beyond to support and uplift the Vanier community.
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Anna Belanger & Associates
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Cafe Miracle
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Chiro House
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Habesha
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Mark Motors Group
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Money Advisors Inc.
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Munchies Cannabis
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Natalie Belovic
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Purrdy Paws
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Royal Prince Cuisine
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Tim Hortons (Montreal Rd.)
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VCSC
New Business of the Year
Celebrating a new business that has made a strong impact in its first year of operation.
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A Love Letter Paper Boutique
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Ay Wey
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Cafe Miracle
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Chiro House
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Dream Vintage
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Linden Pizza
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MJ Poke & Roll
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The Beechwood Diner
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Wow Sip
Inclusive Excellence
Highlighting a business or organization that demonstrates leadership in diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility.
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ABEPOG
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Books on Beechwood
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Eco Equitable
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Edinburger
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Royal Prince Cuisine
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Schoolhouse Pizza
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Unique FM
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Voix Visuelle
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Wabano Aboriginal Health Centre
Eco-Friendly Leader
Recognizing a business that embraces sustainability and environmentally responsible practices.
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A Love Letter Paper Boutique
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Clothes Encounters of a Second Time
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Dream Vintage
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Eco Equitable
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Red Door Provisions
Thank You to Our Community
We would like to extend a sincere thank-you to everyone who submitted nominations this year. Your participation helps shine a light on the people and businesses that make Vanier such a special place to live, work, and do business.
We look forward to celebrating all of this year’s nominees — and announcing the award recipients — at the VBIA AGM & Awards on January 22.