The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards were held April 18. The sold out crowd at the Best Western Barclay enjoyed dinner, entertainment and the awards.
The evening opened with a short tribute and gifts to retiring executive director Mike Carter.
A new award, the Chamber Spirit Award was presented to former president and long-time volunteer Dwayne Parfitt.
Award winners:
Small Business
Steam Punk Cafe
Large Business
Home Hardware
Entrepreneur
Bob and Ann Collins
Customer Service
Dave Timmins
Volunteer
Melody Burton
Environmental
Hetherington Industries
Children and Family
West Coast SLAM
Youth
Denae Edgar
Ezra Tsai
Jordie Bodnar
New Construction
West Coast Medical Centre
Renovations
Tseshaht Market
Citizen of the Year
Dan Washington
Special Recognition
Ken Barlow