Over the past week, the Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce has been honouring some of Quesnel’s best businesses at their annual business excellence awards.
The organization had to adapt due to new public health rules, so instead of as single large gala dinner with every award, the chamber held five dinners around Quesnel with different awards at each night.
Winners were given a framed photo of the Fraser River, taken from the Quesnel footbridge.
Speakers on different nights included RCMP Staff Sargent Darren Dodge, Quesnel councillor Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, mayor Bob Simpson and MLA Coralee Oakes.
Oakes is a former manager of the chamber.
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Winners of the business excellence award include:
Business Person of the Year: Gilbert Schotel (Big Country Printers)
Business of the Year (Over 10 employees): Fountain Tire
Business of the Year (Under 10 employees): Dragonfly Naturals Quesnel Ltd
Agriculture Recognition Award: Lil’ Red Pony Feed & Supplies
Greatest Improvement: Quesnel Bakery
Home Based Business Award: Video Game Party Truck
New Business of the Year: 1862 Ceramics
Tourism/Hospitality Award: Alex Fraser Park Society
Social Leadership Award: Rotary Club of Quesnel
Community Inclusion Award: McDonald’s Restaurant
Customer Service Award: LRF Contracting Ltd/Fraserview Pharmacy
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