Jeff Mallmes and Kim Hyde pose for a photo during the Mardi Gras-themed Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards dinner held Oct. 4 at the rec centre. Winners in this year’s event are: Business Role Model of the Year – TA Structures; Community Involvement – Askew’s Foods; Creativity in Business – Artists House Heritage Bed & Breakfast; Service Excellence – Reds Rentals & Marina; Tourism Enhancement – Waterway Houseboat Vacations; Young Entrepreneur – Ryan Airey, Fruit World; Community Service Contributor – Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club; The Doreen Wilson Volunteer Excellence Award – Pamela Beech; and Family Friendly Business – D Dutchman Dairy. There were 56 businesses and associations nominated, as well as 15 individuals.