Langley-based AWC Water Solutions Ltd. has been named British Columbia’s Exporter of the Year.
The company, which has delivered more than 500 water and wastewater treatment plants across North America and internationally, was recognized for its sales growth and export success at the 42nd annual BC Export Awards, hosted by BIV.
Nine B.C.-based businesses took home awards at the event, which is the largest and longest-running awards program in the province to highlight export growth and success. The program recognized nearly two-dozen finalists across 10 awards categories, winners of which are eligible for the Exporter of the Year recognition.
The 2024 BC Export Award winners are:
Advancing Technology & Innovation: NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc.
Clean Technology: AWC Water Solutions Ltd.
Consumer Products: Big Mountain Foods
Digital Media & Entertainment: Eastward Media
Emerging Exporter: Eterio Realities
Manufactured Products: Delta Controls Inc.
Natural Resources: Progressive Planet Solutions
Professional Services: Robert Allan Ltd.
Women-led Exporter: Big Mountain Foods
Indigenous-led Exporter: Nuez Acres
Since 1982, the BC Export Awards have recognized more than 300 companies and celebrated the growth and diversity of B.C.’s economy.
The event was presented by B.C.’s Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation (JEDI), sponsored by Export Development Canada and put on in partnership with RBC.
In an on-stage interview with BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings, JEDI Minister Diana Gibson told award finalists and guests in attendance that the province is closely monitoring Canada’s evolving relationship with the U.S.
B.C.’s trade-related priorities for 2025 will include diversification, a focus on value-added manufacturing and exploring opportunities related to low-carbon innovation.
“This is an uncertain and, in some ways, unprecedented time for global trade,” said Woodin Hastings. “Our finalists and award recipients have not only demonstrated resilience, but that leadership, innovation and growth are possible in periods of immense change and challenge.”
For more information on the BC Export Awards and other BIV events, visit biv.com/events.
