Business Excellence Awards
The following are the winners of the 79th annual Business and Community Awards Gala presented by the Summerland Chamber of Commerce, Saturday at Centre Stage Theatre.
Business of the Year (sponsored by Summerland Credit Union): True Grain Bread
Sustainability Leader Award (sponsored by Summer-Gate Winery): Okanagan Crush Pad Winery
Technology and Innovation (sponsored by Accelerate Okanagan): ET2 media
Excellence in Agriculture (sponsored by Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive Winery Association): Local-Motive Organic Delivery & Crush Pad; What the Fungus (tie)
Excellence in Customer Service (sponsored by RE/MAX Orchard Country): Johanne Roy, Nesters Market, Summerland
Professional Service Award (sponsored by Brown Benefits): Summerland Credit Union
Trade Services Excellence Award (sponsored by Alder Street Auto Body): Integra Tire Auto Centre
Manufacturing Industrial Excellence Award (sponsored by Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen): Backyard Beans Coffee
Young Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by IGA Summerland): Kari Harding, Rock Star District
Tourism and Hospitality Excellence (sponsored by Sumac Ridge Estate Winery): Zia’s Stonehouse Restaurant
Retail Excellence Award: IGA Summerland
Rising Star Award (sponsored by RBC Royal Band): Main Street Yoga
The Arts Award (sponsored by Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa): Maureen King
Citizen/Volunteer of the Year (sponsored by Nesters Market): Grant Stone
The Mayor’s Award for Excellence (sponsored by District of Summerland): Kettle Valley Steam Railway