Awards ceremony recognizes business excellence in Quesnel

Anita Slovak was named business person of the year. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)Anita Slovak was named business person of the year. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)
The Agriculture Excellence Award was won by Alan and Lorraine Sanford with Nine Mile Ranch. Alan and Lorraine SanfordThe Agriculture Excellence Award was won by Alan and Lorraine Sanford with Nine Mile Ranch. Alan and Lorraine Sanford
The award for Business of the Year over 10 employees went to Concord Restorations Ltd. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)The award for Business of the Year over 10 employees went to Concord Restorations Ltd. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)
CF Diesel & Tire won the award for Business of the Year under 10 employees. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)CF Diesel & Tire won the award for Business of the Year under 10 employees. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)
The North Cariboo Seniors’ Council was recognized for community inclusion. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)The North Cariboo Seniors’ Council was recognized for community inclusion. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)
Regan Richert took home the award for customer service. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)Regan Richert took home the award for customer service. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)
Accepting the Environmental Excellence Award was Double H Hay Sales. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)Accepting the Environmental Excellence Award was Double H Hay Sales. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)
Greatest improvement went to Barkerville Brewing Co. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)Greatest improvement went to Barkerville Brewing Co. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)
The Home Based Business Award was accepted by CB’s Performance Horses. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)The Home Based Business Award was accepted by CB’s Performance Horses. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)
New Business of the Year Award went to For the Love of Dance. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)New Business of the Year Award went to For the Love of Dance. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)
Aiyana Basi won the Social Leadership Award. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)Aiyana Basi won the Social Leadership Award. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)
Cariboo Adventure Media took home the Tourism Excellence Award. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)Cariboo Adventure Media took home the Tourism Excellence Award. (Tracey Roberts — Quesnel Observer)

There were many reasons to celebrate at the Quesnel Seniors’ Centre on Saturday, Oct. 22.

The Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards with 99 nominees up for recognition for outstanding performance and service to the community.

Winners include:

Business Person of the Year: Anita Slovak

Business of the Year (Over 10 employees): Concord Restorations Ltd.

Business of the Year (Under 10 employee): CF Diesel & Tire

New Business of the Year: For the Love of Dance

Home Based Business Award: CB’s Performance Horses

Community Inclusion Award: North Cariboo Seniors’ Council

Tourism Excellence Award: Cariboo Adventure Media

Agriculture Excellence Award: Alan and Lorraine Sanford

Greatest Improvement: Barkerville Brewing Co.

Social Leadership Award: Aiyana Basi

Environmental Excellence Award: Double H Hay Sales

Customer Service Award: Regan Richert

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