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PHOTOS: Powell River Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

Business owners and organization were recognized at a ceremony in Dwight Hall

After a two-year hiatus due to a global pandemic, the 2022 Powell River Chamber of Commerce Business Awards took place on Saturday, February 4, at Dwight Hall in Townsite.

Some of the winners not photographed were Steve Brooks, founder and manager of Townsite Public Market, who won in the Entrepreneur of the Year category, while The Chopping Block won for best customer service. The tourism award went to PRISMA, a yearly festival that brings world-renowned guest artists to the region.

Aboriginal Business of the Year went to Tla’amin Convenience Store; JehJeh Media was runner-up. Bob Marquis Contracting won the Forestry Sector Award.

Some big cheers were given to many runners-up, including River City Coffee, Two Wheel Tech, Powell River Farmers’ Market; Tyler Woods/Aero Services Ltd; Sean Lawry/Big O Tires; and Sunshine Disposal and Recycling.

2022 BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP

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: Jehjehmedia

 

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

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