New Westminster chamber announces nominees in business, citizen of year awards
The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce has announced nominees for the Platinum Awards to be held Nov. 15.
The Platinum Awards celebrate business and community excellence in New Westminster. They recognize businesses and individuals whose achievements and contributions to the community distinguish them from their peers.
In the past, the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce has presented two separate event evenings recognizing this excellence in our community. These events in the past were known as COBE (Celebration of Business Excellence) and Citizen of The Year/Bernie Legge Cultural Award. This year, a task force of chamber volunteers has assembled to deliver one gala celebration in New Westminster.
“We are thrilled with the response to the Platinum Awards,” said chamber president Andrew Hopkins. “Our nominees have expressed their appreciation in how we are acknowledging their excellence and contributions in our business community.”
The 2012 nominees are:
Not for Profit Organization over One Million Dollars in Revenue
West Coast Genesis Society
Urban Academy
Last Door Recovery Centre
Not for Profit Organization Under One Million Dollars in Revenue
Hyack Festival Association
Douglas College Foundation
Fraser River Discovery Centre
K.I.D.S Daycare
Best Sustainable Business Practices
I DIG Gardening
Douglas College
Outstanding Customer Service- Individual
Derek at Freshico
Stephen at Tres Gellato
Michael at Redbrick
Joanne at Sonse Home Design
Outstanding Customer Service- Business
The Keg
Charlie’s Pet Spa
Cadeaux Gifts
NEW Small Business of the Year
Pamola Bakery
Pink Ribbon Bakery
Lavender House B&B
Beesafe Solutions
Bosley’s Pet Food Plus
NEW Medium Sized Business of the Year
Wild Rice Restaurant
Landmark Cinemas
NEW Large Sized Business of the Year
Thrifty Foods
Safeway Plaza 88
Community Spirit Business of the Year
Key West Ford
G&F Financial Group
Douglas College
Wesgroup
SMALL Business of the Year
New West Cycle
The Network Hub
Charlie’s Pet Spa
Greens and Beans Deli
Cadeaux Gifts
Sonse Home Design
Mid Century Modern Home
MEDIUM Size Business of the Year
Donald’s Market
The Co-Operators 6th and 6th
Salient Group: Trapp Hollbrook
Frankie G’s
LARGE Size Business of the Year
Key West Ford
Westminster Savings
Starlight Casino
Citizen of the Year
Mary Wilson
Tej Kainth
Allen Domaas
Kenneth Williams
Neal Michael
Elvira ( Vi) Meech
Sheila Comer
Farhan Lalji
Junior Citizen of the Year
Bronte Wagar
Lauren Lam
Ellen Colbourne
Bernie Legge Cultural Award
Renee Bucciarelli
Katherine Freund- Hainsworth
Angie Au Hemphill
The awards will be handed out at a special evening at La Perla Ballroom at River Market on Nov. 15. For information and tickets, visit visit www.newwestchamber.com, or call 604-521-7781.
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