The best in Vancouver Island business was recognized for outstanding customer service with a Better Business Bureau Torch Award.

Fifty-two companies on Vancouver Island were selected as finalists by an independent panel of volunteer judges, after being nominated by their customers, according to the BBB of Vancouver Island.

The winners in 15 categories were announced at an awards gala at the Union Club of B.C. in Victoria on Nov. 1.

鈥淓ach year our BBB honours businesses that go above and beyond when it comes to trustworthy business practices and customer service excellence," said Rosalind Scott, president and CEO of BBB Vancouver Island in a news release. "This year we would like to congratulate the following 15 businesses for their outstanding commitment to our community.鈥�

The 2024 winners are:

-Carpet Cleaning and Janitorial - Luv-A-Rug Services Inc. (Victoria)
-Community Service - Prioritas Property Services (Victoria)
-Customer Service and Sales - The Bride's Closet (Nanaimo)
-Environment and Safety - Victoria Tank Service Ltd. (Victoria)
-Exterior Cleaning Services - Pro Sweep Plus (Victoria)
-Exterior Design Services - Oasis Landscape Design (Victoria) 
-General Contractor - Birch Bark Builders Inc. (Victoria)
-Heating and Air Conditioning 鈥� ServiceXCEL (Nanaimo)
-Home Improvement and Renovation - Island Walk-In Tubs Renovations (Victoria) 
-Moving and Hauling - Mikus Transport (Parksville)
-Plumbing Contractor - Black Fern Plumbing and Gas Ltd. (Sooke)
-Professional Services - Tellwell Talent Inc. (Victoria)
-Roofing Contractors - High Definition Roofing Ltd. (Duncan)
-Senior Health and Wellness - Kathleen's Yoga-in-a-Chair (Victoria) 
-Window and Door Installation - Green City Glass Ltd. (Victoria)