The City of Port Coquitlam is inviting the community to vote for their favourite local businesses in the 2026 PoCo Best Biz Awards. Community Choice voting is open from August 28 to September 13, 2026, and everyone is encouraged to support the shortlisted businesses that make Port Coquitlam a great place to live, work and shop.
Following a nomination period that closed August 16, the Awards Selection Committee has shortlisted nominees in each category. Community members can now cast their vote for the businesses they feel best represent Port Coquitlam in this year's five Community Choice categories.
The five Community Choice categories open for voting are:
Best Bite in Town, the Community Choice award for a dining establishment
Best Sip in Town, the Community Choice award for a café, pub, brewery or other beverage-focused business
Best Local Find, the Community Choice award for a brick-and-mortar retail business
Best Local Service, the Community Choice award for a professional, tradesperson or service-based business
Family Favourite, the Community Choice award for a family-oriented business or destination
One vote per person is permitted per category, and voting is open to everyone in the community. Voting can be completed online at portcoquitlam.ca/bizawards until 11:59 p.m. on September 13.
In addition to the five Community Choice categories, the Business of the Year award will be selected by the Awards Selection Committee. Winners across all categories will be announced on September 24, 2026 at an invitation-only celebration event, bringing together nominees, sponsors and community partners.
Key Dates
Nominations closed August 16
Community Choice voting runs August 28 to September 13 and
Winners are celebrated September 24.
All nominees will be featured on the City's website and social media channels throughout the program at portcoquitlam.ca/bizawards.
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