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Congratulations, hard workers!
On February 4, for the first time since early 2020, over 300 of qathet’s business community leaders gathered to recognize each others’ success. And the risk, perseverance, smarts and lots of work that have led them there.
The president of the Chamber is former Powell River mayor Dave Formosa, and manager is Kim Miller. Administrator is Sarah Thomson.
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Directors are Paul Galinski (Infinity Multimedia), Peter Harvey (Sea Panda Productions), Paige Anderson (Laszlo Tamasik Dance Academy), Lisanne English (Taws Cycle & Sport), Jeremy East (Westview U-Vin/U-Brew), Nanette Kapitan (Western Forest Products), and Matt Behan (Royal LePage).
The general public nominates businesses for these awards, and winners are chosen by an anonymous panel of judges.
26th annual Chamber of Commerce: BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS
Home-based Business
Winner: Ever Red Fresh Designs
Runner-up: Perfect Fit for Brides & Grads
New Business of the Year
Winner: 460 Realty
Runner-up: The VK Wellness Initiative
Entrepreneur of the Year
Winner: Steve Brooks, Townsite Public Market
Runner-up: Diana Paloma Rodriguez, Iguanas Mexican Grill
Agricultural Award
Winner: Windfall Farm
Runner-up: Powell River Farmers’ Market
Customer Service
Winner: The Chopping Block
Runner-up: FreshCo Powell River
Customer Service - Hospitality
Winner: Dairy Queen Powell River
Runner-up: River City Coffee Roasters, Bakery and Urban Eatery
Not-For-Profit Excellence Award
Winner: Miklat Recovery Society
Runner-up: Powell River Salmon Society
Forestry Sector
Winner: Bob Marquis Contracting Ltd.
Runner-up: Powell River Community Forest Ltd.
Aboriginal Business
Winner: Tla’amin Convenience Store
Runner-up: jehjeh Media
Sustainability Award
Winner: First Credit Union
Runner-up: Sunshine Disposal & Recycling
Tourism Award
Winner: PRISMA Festival & Academy
Runner-up: Jimmy Jack Charters.
Small Business of the Year
Winner: Afterglow Hair Lounge
Runner-up: Two Wheel Tech
Employee of the Year
Winner: Pieta Woolley, qathet Living magazine
Runner-up: Tyler Woods, Aero Services Ltd
Employer of the Year
Winner: Melanie Jordan, Sunshine Coast Health Centre
Runner-up: Sean Lawry, Big O Tires & Coast Auto Centre
Business Excellence Award
Winner: qathet Living magazine
