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Local businesses honoured at 26th annual awards gala
The 26th annual Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards culminated with a gala event Saturday (April 1) at St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino.
A total of 70 nominees were up for awards in 12 categories.
“The nominees were interviewed as part of the judging process leading up to the award recipients being selected,” said chamber executive director David D. Hull. “Without exception, every judging panel said their decision was very difficult. That speaks volumes for the excellence within our business community.”
It was a packed house at St. Eugene’s beautiful Pavilion, with Cranbrook and area business leaders and up-and-comers mingling around a buffet dinner.
Local musical talent Jamie Neve performed between award presentations, while The Drive’s Matt Van Boeyen and Mariah McDonnell emceed the evening.
Here are this year’s Business Excellence Awards categories and recipients:
Hospitality & Tourism Excellence
St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
Non Profit Organization of Year
Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary Society
Professional Services Excellence
Kootenay Therapy Centre
Retailer Excellence
Sherwin Williams Paint Store
Manufacturing and Production Excellence
Pets Go Raw
New Business of the Year
SoulFood
Business to Business Excellence
Kootenay Kwik Print
Customer Service Excellence
Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Food
Business of Year 1-15 employees
The Choice
Business of Year 16+ employees
Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty
Young Entrepreneur of Year
Kelsey Taylor with MJ’s Floral Boutique
Business Person of the Year
Steve Mercandelli with Cranbrook Dodge
Photos by Carrie Schafer and Ian Cobb/e-KNOW
