The 32nd edition of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence awards, celebrating the notable achievements of the Cranbrook business community, was presented at a gala Key City Theatre evening Friday, Oct. 24.
Loree Duczek and Jason Wheeldon served as Masters of Ceremonies.
Fifteen awards were handed out in a variety of categories:
• Retailer Excellence (Hush Home Furnishings)
(Winner) The Choice
Joanna Jakobsen presenting, Mike Peabody accepting
• Tourism Excellence (sponsored by Cranbrook Tourism)
The Baker Hotel
Kristy Jahn-Smith presenting, Jim Goodlake accepting
• Non-Profit Organization of the Year (Columbia Basin Trust)
East Kootenay Foundation for Health
Stacey Brensrud presenting, Erin Pighin accepting
• Customer Service Excellence (Fortis BC)
Cranbrook Co-Op Gas Bar
Blair Weston presenting.
• Professional Services Excellence (McWhirter Office Solutions)
Morgan Turner Photography
Abby McWhirter presenting, Stacey Brensrud accepting on behalf of Morgan Turner Photography)
• Age-Friendly Business of the Year (Golden Life)
The Hearing Loss Clinic
Celeste Mullin presenting, Becky Kamps and Hearing Loss Clinic staff accepting
• Inclusive Employer of the Year (KES, REALM and NEXUS)
Westland Insurance
Anita Kollar and Bryce Johnson presenting, Sabrina Mugisa and Lindsey-Marie Kavanagh accepting
• Excellence in Arts (Key City Theatre)
Kya Dubois
Stacey Brensrud presenting, Kya Dubois accepting
• Business to Business Excellence (IG Wealth Management)
Tarralin D. Hanson, Notary Public
Mike Paugh presenting, Tarralin Hanson and staff accepting
• Culinary Excellence (Ella’s)
Fire Hall Kitchen and Tap
Stacey Brensrud presenting, Fred Williams accepting
• New Business of the Year (Pattison Media Ltd)
Delightfull
Nadine Walker Perry presenting, Linda Cho accepting
• Business of the Year - 1-15 employees (Genex Marketing)
Sidekick Stickers
Jason de Rijk accepting
• Business of the Year - 16+ employees (St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino)
Steeples Veterinary Clinic
Michael Sprake presenting, Steeples staff accepting
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year (College of the Rockies)
Chance Litke, Guidance Planning Strategies
Stephanie Wells presenting, Chance Litke accepting
• Business Person of the Year (107.5 2Day FM)
Louis Nelson, Dominos Pizza Cranbrook
Jason Caven presenting, Louis Nelson accepting
