About this Award

This award is presented to a BC employer for creating a workplace that supports the principles of multiculturalism and employment equity and is creating more diverse workplaces.

The recipient is selected from employers who participated in MOSAIC employment programs during the past year.

 

Award Criteria

The MOSAIC Employer Recognition Award is given to an employer who shows a dedication to:

  • Having a diverse, multicultural staff

  • Removing language barriers for immigrants and refugees

  • Supporting the integration of immigrants and refugees into the Canadian workforce through work placements, mentoring, and other career support

2025 Recipient

Purdys

Purdys Chocolatier is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 100 years of chocolate-making excellence and community spirit. Founded in 1907 in Vancouver, Purdys has become a beloved name across the country, known for its handcrafted chocolates made with premium ingredients and sustainable cocoa.

With a commitment to ethical sourcing, Purdys supports programs that improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and their families. Their dedication extends beyond chocolate—through donation matching, community events like the Terry Fox Run, and spreading joy at parades, Purdys proudly gives back to the communities they serve.

At Purdys, people are at the heart of everything they do. From their chocolatiers to retail teams (and even their mascot, Philbert the Hedgehog), the Purdys family is passionate about crafting not only delicious chocolate, but meaningful connections.

 

Previous Recipients

  • Fortinet Technologies (Canada) Inc. (2013)
  • Vancity (2012)
  • Coastal Contacts Inc. (2011)
  • BC Hydro (2010)
  • Vancouver Coastal Health (2009)
  • Canada Safeway Limited (2008)
  • Open Box Integration (2007)
  • Small Potatoes Urban Delivery (SPUD) (2006)
  • Granville Island Hotel (2005)

  • SerVantage Services Corporation (2004)
  • Savoury City Foods Ltd. and SGS Canada Inc. (2003)
  • Que Pasa Mexican Foods Ltd. (2002)
  • White Spot Restaurants (2001)
  • The Metropolitan Hotel (2000)
  • PMC-Sierra (1999)
  • Golden Bough Herb Company (1998)
  • Capers (1997)