2009 Consumer Products Award
Winner: Contech Enterprises Inc.
Contech Enterprises Inc. was established in 1987 as a designer and provider of advanced animal training and control technologies for pets, their owners and gardeners worldwide. Over the years, Contech has been recognized for its award-winning products including the ScareCrow motion-activated sprinkler and the EatBetter and DrinkBetter dog bowls. The company stands alone in Canada as a creator and marketer of environmentally-friendly solutions across a broad range of industries including home and garden, pet, forestry and agriculture.
Finalist: Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc.
Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of juvenile products. Over the course of sixty plus years of business, Stork Craft has emerged as the epitome of operational excellence. All Stork Craft products are Juvenile Products Manufacturers' Association (JPMA) certified, undergo extensive and rigorous testing, and follow strict safety standards and regulations. Stork Craft was recognized as the finalist in 2003 and the winner in 2006 for Consumer Products at BC Export Awards.
Finalist: V.I.P. Soap Products Ltd.
V.I.P. Soap Products Ltd. has been manufacturing premium quality cleaning solutions for both branded items and private label. V.I.P. has been servicing both domestic and export markets from Canada's West Coast since 1951. Their commitment is to the ongoing research and development of cleaning solutions that have little or no impact on the environment. Expansion and capital investment in a new manufacturing facility combined with state of the art equipment make V.I.P a leader in its field.