2009 Business Excellence Award Finalists Revealed
Posted September 16, 2009
2009 Business Excellence Award Finalists Revealed
At a nominees’ reception hosted by Berwick on the Park on Wednesday night, the Kamloops
“With record nominations this year, it proves to us that these awards are relevant to our community as a whole and still coveted by the businesses here in
Traci Froese, Small Business Advisor with TD Canada Trust stated, “TD Canada Trust is proud to once again sponsor the Business Excellence Awards, recognizing Kamloops businesses for having made a real impact in our community,” Ms. Froese added, “We wish the best of luck to all the finalists.”
The award finalists are:
Service Provider 1-10 Staff
Awesome Blossom
TLC Pet Resort
Wayside Printers
Service Provider 11+ Staff
Berwick on the Park
Nature’s Fare Markets
La Dolcevita Day Spa & Salon
Home-Based Business
Pampered Pretty
Celtic Fire Designs
Technology Innovator
Westwood Energy Systems
Welcome Back Centre
Fastcut CNC
Tourism & Hospitality Award
Caffeine
Brownstone Restaurant
Ora Restaurant
First Nations Business of the Year
CSC Electric
Eli Cattle Co.
FX Hair & Day Spa
Resource Industry Award
Trout Creek Enterprises
BC Livestock Producers Co-op
Absorbent Products
Green Award 1-10 Staff
Kamloops Bike Company
The Look Boutique
New Concept Rockscaping
Green Award 11+ Staff
Absorbent Products
Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community
Retailer 1-10 Staff
Awesome Blossom
The Bay - Clinique Counter
Valleyview Video
Retailer 11+ Staff
Nature’s Fare Markets
Oronge Boardshop
The Horse Barn
Manufacturer Award
Absorbent Products
Aluminum Curtain Wall
Young Entrepreneur Award
Mike Miltimore – Lee’s Music
Jarrod Goddard – Net Shift Media
Rob Williamson – LMG Finance Inc.
Business Person of the Year
Mark Brown – Northern Trailer
Frank Luciani – Inland Glass
Doug Wittal – DW Builders
The timeline leading up to the gala event is as follows:
· September 17 –
· September 17 – Gala tickets go on sale to the public
· October 17 – Business Excellence Awards Gala at TRU Grand Hall. This event always sells out early, so it is advisable to reserve your seats soon. Tickets are available for $85 for
· All purchased tickets will be entered to win a door prize.
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