The Summerland Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding achievements at the 79th annual Business and Community Excellence Awards on Saturday evening.
The awards ceremony was held at Centre Stage Theatre.
Chamber officials said online voting was close in many of the award categories.
Business of the Year, sponsored by the Summerland Credit Union: awarded to True Grain Bread.
Citizen/Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Nesters Market: awarded to Grant Stone.
The Mayor’s Award of Excellence, sponsored by the District of Summerland: awarded to the Kettle Valley Steam Railway Society.
Rising Star/New Business, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank Summerland: awarded to Main Street Yoga.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by IGA Summerland: awarded to Kari Harding of Rock Star District.
Professional Services Excellence, sponsored by Brown Benefits: awarded to the Summerland Credit Union.
Retail Excellence, sponsored by the Summerland Review: awarded to IGA Summerland.
Excellence in Customer Service, sponsored by RE/MAX Orchard Country: awarded to Johanne Roy of Nesters Market Summerland.
Trade Services Excellence, sponsored by Alder Street Auto Body: awarded to Integra Tire Auto Centre.
Tourism and Hospitality Excellence, sponsored by Sumac Ridge Estate Winery: awarded to Zias Stonehouse Restaurant.
Excellence in Agriculture, sponsored by Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive Winery Association: awarded to LocalMotive Organic Delivery and Okanagan Crush Pad in a tie with What the Fungus.
Manufacturing/Industrial Excellence, sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen: awarded to Backyard Beans Coffee.
Sustainability Leader, sponsored by SummerGate Winery: awarded to Okanagan Crush Pad.
Technology and Innovation Excellence, sponsored by Accelerate Okanagan: awarded to ET2media.
The Arts Award, sponsored by the Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa: awarded to Maureen King.
