A record number of finalists have been announced for the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.
The winners will be announced at Saturday’s awards ceremony and gala in the Centennial Theatre.
“We recognize local businesses that have demonstrated a pursuit for excellence in customer service and innovation,” said Patti Noonan, chamber executive director.
“The awards also promote the advancement of responsible business leadership and mentoring within the community.”
The nominees are:
Kohler Customer Service Award: Armstrong Wine and Brew; Chocoliro Finest Chocolate; Fit Body Boot Camp Armstrong (Formerly Sheryl Dyck’s Fitness); Margarieta’s Place; Monashee Wellness Centre and Shoe Emporium; Pleasant Valley Quilting; Santana Brown Photography; Sea Stars Kids Boutique; Tekamar Mortgages Chris Heidt; The Boutique; The Brown Derby Café; The Leaf and Bean Coffee Shop; The Wild Oak Café and Community Market; T.L.C. Hydroponics; Tuckers’ Restaurant; Valley First Insurance; Your $$ Store with More Armstrong.
Shepherd’s Home Hardware Revitalization Award: Armstrong Bottle Depot – Return It Centre; Northgate Ventures – John Groeneveld; Shepherd’s Home Hardware; The Boutique; The Wild Oak Café and Community Market; Tuckers’ Restaurant.
City of Armstrong ‘Green’ Community Award: Armstrong Farmers’ Market; Armstrong Food Initiative Society; Hill Environmental Ltd.; Om Naturale Herbal Care Co.; Royal York Estates – Patrick Place; The Wild Oak Café and Community Market;
NexusBC Community Resource Centgre Entrepreneur of the Year: Fit Body Boot Camp Armstrong (Formerly Sheryl Dyck’s Fitness); Heritage Kitchen; Margarieta’s Place; Santana Brown Photography; Sapori Oils & Vinegars; Sea Stars Kids Boutique; Tanuki Sushi House.
Anchor Inn Tourism Award: Armstrong Demolition Derby; Armstrong Farmers’ Market; Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery; Cam Jammers Car Club ‘Rods ‘n’ Rails’ Car Show; Caravan Farm Theatre; SPARC; The Brown Derby Café; Tuckers’ Restaurant.
Township of Spallumcheen Manufacturer/Innovator of the Year: Armstrong Machine Shop; Fieldstone Granary; Hytec – A Division of Kohler; Kronbauer Guitars; Rogers’ Foods; Westwood Custom Window and Doors.
Blackwell Small Business of the Year: Curves Armstrong; Fit Body Boot Camp Armstrong (Formerly Sheryl Dyck’s Fitness); Fresh Valley Farms; Margarieta’s Place; Santana Brown Photography; The Brown Derby Café; The Wild Oak Café and Community Market; Tuckers’ Restaurant.
Hub International Barton Insurance Corporate Citizen of the Year: Askews’ Foods; Hytec – A Division of Kohler; Shepherd’s Home Hardware; Telus; VantageOne Credit Union; Valley First Credit Union and Insurance Services.
“These awards are an opportunity for the business community to come together and pay tribute to the dynamic and diverse group of people who make an important contribution to the quality of life Armstrong and Spallumcheen.” said Andrew Laird, president of the chamber’s board of directors.
“We are very pleased with the record number of overall entries this year, as well as the variety of businesses and the thought put into many of the submissions.”
In addition to a perpetual plaque, each winner will receive a keeper trophy courtesy of Your Dollar Store with More Armstrong and a gift basket sponsored by Terroir Cheese, Lavina Estate Wine and Askew’s Foods.
Door open at 7 p.m. with an opportunity to visit the new member showcases.
Emcees for the awards gala are the hilarious duo of Sean Newton and Phil Hughes.
The evening will feature dancers from Armstrong Dance Academy in addition to a treasure chest sponsored by Royal LePage Downtown Realty, Wine Wall and door prizes donated by local businesses.
The finale will be the announcement of the lucky winner of a houseboat vacation sponsored by Twin Anchors Houseboats. Those in attendance will leave with mementos of the evening provided by Final Touch Printing and Chocoliro Finest Chocolate.
A limited number of tickets for the gala are available by calling 546-8155 or showing up in person at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, 3550 Bridge Street.
The sponsors of this event are Twin Anchors Houseboats, The Boutique, Armstrong Regional Co-operative, Valley First Insurance Services, Armstrong Parks and Recreation, The Morning Star and Kiss FM.
