6th Annual Business Awards
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
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