We’re thrilled to announce the gold medallists and the incredible contenders who were hot on their heels in the pages that follow—but, ultimately, this competition always leaves us feeling like the real winners.

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Meet the 2022 Made in Vancouver Awards Winners in Food and Drink ▸▸▸

Meet the 2022 Made in Vancouver Awards Winners in Beauty ▸▸▸

Meet the 2022 Made in Vancouver Awards Winners in Fashion ▸▸▸

Meet the 2022 Made in Vancouver Awards Winners in Home ▸▸▸

Meet the 2022 Made in Vancouver Awards Winners in Wildcard ▸▸▸

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Winner (Savoury): Me’s Chili Fish Sauce, Anh and Chi

There is much to love about Anh and Chi restaurant, and just about all of it is packed into this nước chấm sauce. It’s the “we put that sh*t on everything” of Vietnamese cooking: a time-honoured classic. The Main Street eatery that makes it is just as time-honoured: the biz first began as pho specialty shop Phở Hoàng in 1985 by owners Lý and Hoàng Nguyễn. The sauce is deeply rooted in family—a mother’s cherished recipe—just as the restaurant is, now taken over by Nguyễn children Amélie and Vincent. And, of course, it’s damn tasty.

A confession: Anh and Chi entered three micro-batched, hand-bottled sauces in our 2022 awards, and when it came to deciding the gold, they were fighting against themselves. The Sweet Soy Sauce and Artisan Peanut Sauce are spectacular, but, in the end, it was the Chili Fish Sauce that truly stole our judges’ hearts. The spicy/sweet blend has the perfect mix of acidity, sugar and fire—instead of a late-addition condiment, you’ll find yourself building entire meals around it. The restaurant first started producing the nước chấm in 2020 as a COVID necessity to keep cash flow up and the four-decade-old establishment afloat as restaurants were forced to shutter their doors. Every once in a while, we find a little silver lining in these trying times, and this sauce is it. To salad rolls, and beyond.
$9 (8 oz) and $15 (16 oz), anhandchi.com

Winner (Sweet): Salted Lemon and Nori Preserves, The Preservatory

It scooped the gold in this category, but these preserves dance the line between savoury and sweet for our judges: its careful blend of lemons, nori and sugar nearly defies categorization. However you identify it, it’s delicious. The Salted Lemon and Nori Preserves are a more elegant, indulgent and complex substitute for lemon: in salad dressing, fish, tea and cocktails. 

Some look at preserves as backup plan for faulty fruit, but that’s not how The Preservatory rolls. Working with traditional copper kettles, the team cooks up fruit at its peak. (“If we wouldn’t eat it, we won’t use it for jam” is their philosophy.) And it shows. A little of this super-versatile product goes a long way, and it makes everything you add it to just a little more special. Plus, the lemon rind used in the preserves comes from offcuts of lemons juiced in-house—it’s a step toward zero-waste jammin’. The Preservatory celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, and we raise a glass (of salted lemon and nori martini, perhaps?) to them.
$13, thepreservatory.com

Winner (Drinks): Mojito 0% Alcohol, Edna’s Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Company

The non-alcoholic cocktail biz is growing, but in a game-changing move, this one actually tastes like the mojito it’s meant to be. Rather than straight-up sparkling water, Edna’s Mojito is made with apple cider shrub (a tart, vinegar-based drink), which provides a ton of complexity right off the bat. It tastes freshly muddled thanks to some very well-balanced Cuban mint, and a squeeze of lime transports you straight to summer. A surprising but subtle rum note seals the deal on authenticity and drinkability, rounding out any citrus-y sharpness. This is the ideal porch sipper for those looking for something a little less indulgent but still heavy on flavour (and it also makes for a pretty great mix if you’re looking to make the real thing). Our judges got hooked on the citrus-y paloma, too.
$4, ednascocktails.com

2022 Made in Vancouver Awards Honourable Mentions in Food and Drink

Bee-Mindful Hunnie, Mindful FÜD

PSA to B.C. apples: abandon your flaky pie dreams—this honey is the ultimate sweet sacrifice. No bees are harmed in the making of this sticky goodness (the only ingredients are apple juice, apple cider vinegar and vegan sugar) and the end product is even better than the original: it’s delightfully fresh and subtly fruity.
$13, mindfulfud.com

Burnt Miso Chili Oil, Westcoast Poké

This chili oil smacks you in the face (in a good way) with umami richness thanks to shoyu-marinated shiitake mushrooms. Chili, garlic, ginger, makrut lime leaves and lemongrass bring some hardcore aromatics, and the namesake burnt miso creates an almost-nutty flavour. It’s a topping that holds its own on everything from pasta to poke.
$13, westcoastpoke.com

Holy Duck Chili Oil, Holy Duck Chili

It’s hard not to fall instantly in love with Holy Duck’s cheeky name and adorable logo, but inside the jar you’ll find a family recipe perfected by three generations. This kickass, use-it-in-everything oil is made from local chili peppers and rendered duck fat, so it has a higher smoke point than other cooking oils—it’s spicy, crunchy, sweet and every kind of awesome.
$18, holyduckchili.shop

Jalapeno Cheddar Bratwurst, Home on the Range Organics–The Mad Brit Sausage Co.

You’ve heard of the song of the summer. Now presenting: the sausage of the summer. Oh-so-oozy cheese and a hot, pepper-y kick bursts from these ’wursts, and they’re incredibly BBQ- and beer-friendly. Plus, the company sources 75 percent of ingredients from within 100 miles of their Mount Pleasant store.
$12, hotro.ca

Nuba Hummus Trio, Nuba Natural Foods

It’s no secret that Nuba’s Lebanese-style hummus is a Vancouver favourite. As always, the classic is incredibly smooth and dippable, but new flavours elevate the go-to spread: pomegranate molasses and sumac produce a zesty yet savoury bite, and the jalapeño spread rounds out the trio with lingering heat and herby freshness.
$7, nuba.ca

Zing!, Alimentaria Mexicana

Alimentaria’s Zing! seasoning has all the tang and heat of the ever-popular Tajín that inspired it, but with an added depth courtesy of an array of native Mexican chilies. Made locally with lime and salt, this shaker makes for a punchy topping on fruit salad or a killer cocktail rim when you’re looking to raise the Scoville level on something sippable.
$11, alimentariamexicana.com

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Winner: C-Major, Neo Naturelle 

It’s fair to say we’ve become a little obsessed with this fresh-citrus-scented, vitamin C-packed serum. There’s a reason vitamin C has become the go-to for wonder-serums: it’s a booster for helping skin naturally regenerate, and, when applied to your face, its antioxidant nature helps to counteract UV damage and air pollution. Neo Naturelle uses an oil-soluble, highly potent derivative of the C that’s still gentle to sensitive skin types and around the eyes. The formula is lightweight without being greasy (and boosted with niacinamide, aloe vera, vitamin E and squalene), and absorbs quickly under your daily moisturizer. And, possibly best of all, it’s naturally clean beauty, with no preservatives, sulphates, phthalates, artificial dyes, GMO or animal-derived ingredients. Plus, they’ve nailed it on the packaging: glass bottles, beautifully designed. 

Neo Naturelle founder Nila Cook first created the company back in 2019 when she was looking for hormone-friendly, safe products for her pregnant daughter Marina, and the mother-daughter duo now run the company together. And we can’t wait to see what else they come up with.

$120, neonaturelle.com

2022 Made in Vancouver Awards Honourable Mentions in Beauty

Wild West Room and Linen Spray, Heim

The pandemic baby of queer couple Matt Osborn and Parker McMullin, Heim (“home” in Old English) is a line of room and linen sprays with partial proceeds directed to helping homeless LGBTQ2S+ youth find shelter through Covenant House. Their Wild West scent is a warm and wintery blend of clove, myrrh, sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense—perfect for turning a space into one big cozy blanket.

$25, heimgoods.ca

Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum, Jubel Naturals

This little serum in a UV-protective glass bottle is packed with nearly a dozen oils, including argan, jojoba, rosewood, lavender and damask rose. But the real magic is the bakuchiol, a naturally derived retinol alternative that refines skin without harsh side effects.

$40, jubelnaturals.ca

Bare Blue Tansy and Hyaluronic Serum, Flora’s Bare

Flora’s gorgeous products are exactly what your skin wants—organic, gentle, packed with moisture—and their latest serum is lovely. Intensely hydrating with two different weights of Ecocert-approved hyaluronic acid along with rosehip and squalene oils and cocoa butter, it’s also scented with cedar wood and blue tansy, a naturally soothing flower extract.
$56, florasbare.com

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Winner: Alice Period Bathing Suit, Rosaseven Lingerie

It’s an exciting thing to see innovation happen in your lifetime. When it came onto the scene earlier this decade, period underwear was a true game-changer for the menstruating citizens of planet earth. What’s even more exciting, though, is when a technology enters the stage of refinement, and the market introduces competitors who tweak a great idea to an even more elevated realm. All of which is to say: yes, Rosaseven Lingerie certainly didn’t invent the idea of flow-absorbing garments, but the Squamish-based lingerie brand has taken the idea to new heights with its flattering, beautifully cut Alice period bathing suit. 

It’s swimwear with a surprising social impact. For the three-quarters of people who avoid swimming while they’re on their period, the Alice provides reassurance in a chic package. “Our bathing suit gives menstruators back the freedom to do whatever they want on their periods,” says Rosaseven co-founder Delphine Veilleux. 

And while the Alice keeps pads and tampons out of the landfill, this isn’t the design’s only claim to sustainability: the one-piece is also made from recycled polyester and spandex.
$169, rosaseven.com

2022 Made in Vancouver Awards Honourable Mentions in Fashion

Josephine Satchel, Atelier Eli

The design is old school—literally. Atelier Eli’s Josephine satchel is inspired by schoolbags of the ’40s and ’50s. The methodology is similarly (and admirably) old-fashioned: designer Maggie Li cuts out each piece of full-grain Italian leather by hand and personally stitches it all together into something beautiful.
$450, ateliereli.shop

Chelsea Boot with Medallion Detail, HD Russell Boots and Shoes

HD Russell’s designs are the opposite of fast fashion, and we’re here for it. Each pair of bespoke handmade leather boots is crafted from raw material in the brand’s East Van workshop, and sized to fit just right. These are shoes meant to last a lifetime: a pair of these chelseas can last 20-plus years with proper care.
$870, hdrussellboots.com

Wholecut Oxford, Amy Slosky Handmade Shoes

Is it a magic trick or pure craftsmanship that designer Amy Slosky manages to create oxfords from a single piece of ultra-soft calfskin leather? Can’t it be both? Hand-punched brogue details and elegantly chiselled toes complete the too-lovely-to-be-believed effect.
$1,300, amyslosky.com

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Winner: Fawcett Daybed, Ffabb Home

The curved, cozy Fawcett Daybed from North Vancouver furnituremaker Ffabb Home is exactly what the word “dreamy” was made for. But it’s not just the sculptural style of the piece that impressed our judges; the interlocking notched frame beneath the latex-and-memory-foam seat showcases a thoughtful craftsmanship. The plump, weighted backrest is movable, and features a clever non-slip bottom—reposition it to support the sitting, lying or lounging position of your (here it comes again) dreams.
From $4,700, ffabb.com

2022 Made in Vancouver Awards Honourable Mentions in Home

Hansem Juxtaposed Wall Panels, Ffabb Home

It’s the local furnituremaker so nice we awarded it twice: in addition to winning the category this year with its daybed, Ffabb Home gets an honourable mention for these beautiful upholstered wall panels, too. Crisp lines and smooth contours create a striking and elegant wall backdrop that’s an affordable, sustainable alternative to custom built-in panelling.
From $3,400, ffabb.com

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Winner: Ash Wood Bicycle, Workbench Studio

We know—a wooden bike? But the shock of seeing such a traditional material used in such an unorthodox way is part of the design’s charm. Designer Mario Paredes (the mad woodworking genius behind Workbench Studio) has crafted something truly unique with his ash wood bicycle: a high-performance, shockingly lightweight hollow frame that celebrates the West Coast’s natural, renewable material in a new light. 

Says Paredes, “Our practice focuses on creating work that is honest and speaks the language of architecture.” But with this one-of-a-kind design, he’s speaking to bicycle nerds, too—and saying something truly beautiful in the process.
$15,000, workbenchstudio.ca

2022 Made in Vancouver Awards Honourable Mention in Wildcard

Eos Floral Arrangement, Thrive Flowerhouse

“My goal is to re-engage people with nature, in a contemporary way,” explains Thrive creative director Tina Wilson. Her meticulously handcrafted bouquet is composed of foraged and painted sea grass, handmade paper palms, painted faux anthuriums, faux orchids, and dried and painted leaves—a coordinated vision in lemon and lavendar hues.
$250, thriveflowerhouse.com

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Once again, our city’s makers brought their best, from stunning jewellery to handcrafted home goods to awesome sauces and everything in between.

Winners and runners-up will be selected from this finalist list, highlighted in print in our July/August issue and announced online here at vanmag.com on July 18.

Thank you to all who entered, and congratulations to our finalists!

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Food and Drink
Beauty
Fashion
Home
Wildcard

Food and Drink

Chicken Shorba Bone Broth, Shorba Broth Bar Inc.
Bee-Mindful Hunnie, Mindful FUD
Burnt Miso Chili Oil, Westcoast Poké
Holy Duck Chili Oil, Holy Duck Chili
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Crumble, Big Mountain Foods

Mad Brit Sausage Company Jalapeno Cheddar Bratwurst, Home on the Range Organics
Mẹ’s Chilli Fish Sauce, Anh and Chi
Mike’s Corned Beef, Irish Heather Shebeen
Mojito 0% Alcohol, Edna’s Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Company
Nuba Hummus Trio, Nuba Natural Foods
Salted Lemon and Nori Preserves, The Preservatory
Zing!, Alimentaria Mexicana

Beauty

Aqua Harmony, NeoNaturelle
C- Major, NeoNaturelle
Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum, Jubel Naturals
Blue Tansy and Hyaluronic Serum, Flora’s Bare Skincare
Wild West room fragrance, HEIM Goods
Skin Repair Face Oil, NeoNaturelle
Squalane Beauty Oil, Scentuals Natural & Organic Skin Care

Fashion

Ace Mesh Panel Tennis Skirt, Ace Athletics Ltd.
Am-a-light, Zadel Jewellery Studio
Alice Period Bathing Suit, Rosaseven Lingerie
Chelsea Boot with Medallion Detail, HD Russell Boots & Shoes
Glamour Gown, Christine Designs Ltd.
Ice Princess Necklace, Rock Candy

Josephine Satchel, Atelier Eli

Leather Bracelet, WAIWAI
Stratus Collection, Formation
Twig & Loop Pendant, Fire & Grace Silverworks
Wholecut Oxford, Amy Slosky Shoes

Home

Earthenglass, Interstyle Ceramic & Glass Ltd.

Fawcett Daybed, Ffabb Home

Hansem Juxtaposed Wall Panels, Ffabb Home
Silva Bed, Jovial WalnutSustainable & Museum Grade Fine Art Prints, Eros+Vesta

Wildcard

Ash wood bicycle, Workbench Barcelona Design Ltd.Breathe Decongestant Lotion, Jubel Naturals

Eos Floral Arrangement, Thrive Flowerhouse
“Night Drive,” Carson Hoy

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“Little did we realize our Poke marinade would take on a life of its own. Winning the award validated the recipe our staff and family members kept raving about before its commercial release and now it’s become a favourite within our community all across Canada. The Poke marinade was also our first foray into creating condiments, marinades and soups that highlight our all natural seafood and has now given us the confidence to expand our product lines and offerings.”
—Guy Dean, president/GM of Organic Ocean Seafood Inc.
Winner of the 2021 Made in Vancouver Award in the category of Food – Savoury

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Our judges carefully  assessed each and every entry, and after months of deliberations over an exceptionally strong roster, we’re thrilled to present the winners of Vanmag’s 3rd Annual Made in Vancouver Awards.

Beauty Winners

Vancouver’s skincare industry is clean and green—and gorgeous. READ MORE ▸▸▸

Drinks Winners

From lovely teas to something a little stronger—these are the best drinks in the city. READ MORE ▸▸▸

Food (Savoury) Winners

These are the tasty treats for a perfect summer meal. READ MORE ▸▸▸

Food (Sweet) Winners 

We’re not going to lie—this is one of our favourite categories to judge. And the winners speak to the amazing sweets we have in this city. READ MORE ▸▸▸

Home Goods Winners

Smart designs to pretty up your home spaces. READ MORE ▸▸▸

Style Winners

From sparkling bling to athleisure and more—the goods from the style makers of this city are outfitting us well. READ MORE ▸▸▸

Wildcard Winners

For those entries that are truly outside of the box. READ MORE ▸▸▸

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