Celebrating Success: Kelowna Office Shines with Award-Winning First Half of 2026
Best of Kelowna 2026
Crowe MacKay’s Kelowna office continued its strong momentum at the 2026 Best of Kelowna awards, earning seven nominations, including Best Accounting Firm and individual nominations for Nicole Kirubi, Brennen Giroux, Jena Friedrich, A’Lana Rains, Lynn Wong, and Amrit Buttar in the Best Accountant category.
The team once again secured Best Accounting Firm for the sixth consecutive year, underscoring its longstanding reputation for excellence within the community.
“Being recognized by our community is a testament to the dedication and hard work our team puts into serving our clients” says Partner, Nicole Kirubi. “Our team is consistently raising the bar and making Crowe MacKay LLP a firm that inspires confidence and earns respect.”
Adding to this achievement, Amrit Buttar received bronze in the Best Accountant category for the second year in a row. This recognition highlights Amrit’s dedication to delivering exceptional service and expertise to clients. Amrit joined the Crowe MacKay Kelowna team in 2023 and has 25 years of experience in the industry.
2026 Readers Choice Award- The Kelowna Daily Courier
The Chamber of Commerce Top 40 Under 40
Devin Hilbrecht’s recognition as one of the Chamber of Commerce’s Top 40 Under 40 honourees for 2026 further highlights the depth of talent within the Kelowna office. This prestigious acknowledgement celebrates emerging leaders who are making a meaningful impact in their industries and communities.
Devin’s accomplishment reflects not only individual dedication and leadership, but also the supportive and growth-focused environment fostered within the Kelowna team, an environment grounded in Crowe MacKay’s commitment to investing in their people and developing future leaders.
“I’m incredibly honoured and grateful to be recognized as one of Kelowna’s Top 40 Under 40. It is a privilege to do meaningful work alongside so many inspiring individuals in our community. This achievement would not have been possible without the talented, high-achieving people I’m fortunate to work with every day, who not only challenge me to be a better professional, but also continually encourage giving back and staying engaged in our community,” Hilbrecht says.
About Our Firm
Crowe MacKay LLP
Serving northern and western Canada for over 55 years, Crowe MacKay LLP is one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in the country. With a team of over 500 across 11 offices, we are a vibrant team of trusted advisors. We believe strong relationships are the cornerstone to success and strive to create innovative solutions for our clients in both private and public sectors. We have a passion for quality in the services we deliver to our community and clients across a wide range of industries. A firm focused on people first, Crowe MacKay’s corporate culture is built on maximizing potential for clients and staff. Our belief is that we are truly our best when we invest in our people and communities. Committed to showing we care about the people we serve through our work and actions, we strive to make a difference in the regions we serve.
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