6th Annual Business Awards 2011 on Salt Spring took place on October 2oth, 2011.  This event is a  recognition of business and community leadership.  Thanks to Island Savings for being Presenting Sponsor and for all of your support during Small Business Week 2011!                                                                   

The award dinner took place at Flying Dreams Aerial Arts Productions.  Included in the $30 ticket was a full dinner buffet, award ceremony and a live aerial acrobatic show by Flying Dreams!  The night was enjoyed by over 80 Chamber members and the SSI community and was MC’d by Donna Robinson of Island Savings and SSI Board Director Mike Best, owner of Alders Plantation Vacation Rental.  Great job Donna and Mike!

For information on the event and all winners and nominees go to:  Small Business Week 2011 Review of Event

Award sponsors also include:

Island Savings

Gulf Islands Driftwood

Windsor Plywood

Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance

The Wine Cellar

Li Read – Sea to Sky Realty

Mouat’s Trading Company

Hastings House

Small Business Week Events Sponsored by: School District 64 / Service Canada and Gulf Island Metal Recycling

Awards Winners:

Business of the Year Award (15 or more employees) – Barb’s Bakery and Bistro

Small Business of the Year Award (less than 15 employees) - Bellavance Welding Ltd.

New Business of the Year Award (less than 3 Years in Business) – Al’s Gourmet Falafel and Fries

Non-Profit Association of the Year – Island Pathways

Tourism Business of the Year – Island Escapades

Agricultural/Farm Business of the Year Award – Duck Creek Farm

Green Business of the Year Award – Solace Organic Spa

Outstanding Customer Service – David Griffith – Mouat’s Hardware

Young  Entrepreneur (under 25 years old) – Dan Fogarty – Prime Student Painting