Where Are They Now? From Enterprize Challenge Winner to Green Building Powerhouse

Dora (left) accepts the cheque for $6,500 and 1st Place award from Title Sponsor Agile BK at the Enterprize Challenge Finale event on May 7th, 2025.

Through the months of educational workshops, peer networking and professional mentoring, Dora and ECOTECTURE were positioned for accelerated growth – and a 1st place win was hers at the 2025 Enterprize Challenge Finale event on May 7th, 2025.

But winning the 2025 Enterprize Challenge, and the wide array of prizes that came with this win, was more than just an award for ECOTECTURE; it was the spark that ignited a movement. Looking back at a whirlwind year, it’s clear that the competition, hosted by Community Futures North Okanagan, served as the ultimate catalyst for bringing sustainable architecture into the local spotlight.

Led by Dora Anderson, the ECOTECTURE team hasn’t just been building houses; they’ve been building a greener future for the Okanagan. Since their win, the business has become a familiar name in the community, featured in Okanagan Lake Living Magazine, Castanet, and the Morning Star.

“The Enterprize Challenge was the catalyst for our business to gain exposure.” — Dora Anderson, ECOTECTURE

As Dora and her team reflect on the calendar year of 2025, they are filled with gratitude. They’ve partnered with forward-thinking clients who were ready to challenge the status quo, choosing to build better, build green, and aim for ‘Net Zero.

Perhaps the most meaningful milestone of the year was the opportunity for the team to give back to the community that supported them. ECOTECTURE worked alongside the Upper Room Mission (URM) to design their new 24-bed shelter.

This URM facility will provide 10,000 safe nights of sleep each year. For those acing the uncertainty of life on the streets, this shelter is more than just a building—it’s a foundation for transformation, recovery, and new beginnings.

As ECOTECTURE moves into 2026, the momentum from their Enterprize Challenge win shows no signs of slowing down. They continue to prove that in the North Okanagan, building for the future isn’t just a dream—it’s already happening.

Registration for Enterprize Challenge 2026 is now open, closing on January 31st, 2026. The Final Pitch event will take place on May 7, 2026, at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre. futuresbc.com/enterprize-challenge.