Established in 1988, the purpose of the Ethno Business council of British Columbia is: To recognize and celebrate the achievement, of New-Canadian entrepreneurs; To provide a forum: a) that creates an awareness of the opportunities and programs available for New Canadians and immigrant entrepreneurs; b) where community and business organizations may come together to network, share information and coordinate their activities that support New Canadians and immigrant entrepreneurs; and To encourage and support entrepreneurs who are New-Canadians and immigrants to British Columbia in the establishment and development of their businesses. To learn more about the Ethno Business Council of BC http://www.ethno.org/default.aspx

2010 Award Recipients are:

Company	Recipients
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT	Infinity International Enterprises Inc.	Tony Lam
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY	GeoAdvice Engineering Inc.	Werner and Sandy De Schaetzen
EXPORT	Lulu Island Winery	John Chang & Allison Lu
FOOD INDUSTRY	Fresh Direct Produce	Davis Yung, Albert Lum & Kam-Chiu Lee
Manufacturing	Summit Clothing	Leopoldo Gutierrez
	Sunrise Kitchens	Paul Bhogal
RETAIL	Monde Gelato (Gelarmony)	Maurizio Grande & Andrew Cheung
SERVICE	Bains Travel Ltd.	Paul & Dolly Bains
WHOLESALE	Eminence Organic Skin Care