Vote for your favourite local businesses for the 2026 PoCo Best Biz Awards! Community Choice Voting is now open from August 28 to September 13. Following a nomination period that closed August 16, the Awards Selection Committee shortlisted 5 nominees in each of the following categories:
- Best Bite in Town (Community Choice Award for Dining Establishment)
- Best Sip in Town (Community Choice Award for a café, pub, brewery or other beverage-focused business)
- Best Local Find (Community Choice Award for a brick-and-mortar retail business)
- Best Local Service (Community Choice Award for a professional, tradesperson or service-based business)
- Family Favourite (Community Choice Award for a family-oriented business or destination)
The Business of the Year Award will be selected by the Awards Selection Committee.
Cast a vote for your favourite shortlisted business in each category!
About Best Biz Awards
Our Best Biz Awards recognize the contributions businesses make to the community, celebrate their accomplishments, and encourage Port Coquitlam residents to shop locally for goods and services.
Winners across all categories will be announced on September 24, 2026 at an invitation-only celebration event, bringing together nominees, sponsors and community partners.
Nominees must hold a valid Port Coquitlam business licence, and businesses may be considered in more than one category. Nominations were open from July 20 to August 16, 2026, and anyone can put forward a business, with self-nominations encouraged. Following a nomination period, the Awards Selection Committee shortlisted 5 nominees in each of the Community Choice Categories, with Community Choice Voting open from August 28 to September 13, 2026.
Nominees
116 local businesses were nominated by the community for the 2026 Best Biz Awards!
Selection Process
Following the nomination period, the Awards Selection Committee will short-list nominees in each category. From August 28 to September 13, the public will be invited to vote for the winners in the five Community Choice categories. Winners will be announced on September 24, 2026 at an invitation-only celebration event, bringing together nominees, sponsors and community partners.