Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce recognizes community through Business Excellence Awards

Awards were presented to the best businesses of the Columbia Valley for 2022.

Chambers of Commerce throughout the East Kootenay were celebrating local businesses last week.

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were presented at the Ullr Bar in Invermere Thursday, October 20.

Businesses were recognized in 13 different categories, with the Chamber of Commerce saying recipients this year went above and beyond as community leaders.

A full list of award recipients can be found below.

Community Builder – Summit Youth Hub

Employee of the Year – Rhonda DeVries – Big Horn Meadows

Outstanding Workplace – Little Badgers Early Learning Centre

People’s Choice – Wild Wonders Insectarium

Sustainable Practices – Wings Over the Rockies

Non-Profit / Association – Columbia Valley Search and Rescue

Outstanding Customer Service – Unleashed! Pet Care Services

Youth Entrepreneur – Japhy Shine Hunt

New Business – Wild Wonders Insectarium

Chamber Member – Dee Conklin – Palliser Printing

Business Person of the Year – Jessica Fairhart – Tourism Radium

Business of the Year (1-15) Winderberry Nursary / Edible Acres Farm and Cafe

Business of the Year (16+) The Station Pub