DIANNE HAWKINS
COMOX VALLEY – “I’m Still Standing” was the theme of the Comox Valley 2020 Virtual Chamber Awards gala. This year, more than ever, the Chamber Awards was a celebration of the strength and resiliency demonstrated by local businesses in the Comox Valley in the wake of challenging times.
The Chamber Awards celebration on January 30th looked a little different, to keep the spirit of celebration alive, an at home movie experience was created. The Chamber curated gourmet popcorn bags for viewers to enjoy in the comforts of their own homes while watching the awards virtually. They were a terrific hit!
An online auction replaced the usual silent auction and helped create a sense of fun and celebration! Funds were raised for the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Association.
Many thanks go out to our award, event and online auction sponsors, many whom have been supporting this event for years. This year, we needed you more than ever and you came through! Sponsors are the absolute foundation to the event’s success.
This year’s winners are: New Business Award, Uplifters Shop; Not for Profit Award, Habitat for Humanity VI North; Small Business of the Year, Runge’s European Deli; Sustainability Award, Harmonic Arts; Business Leadership, Steve Stewart; Business of the Year, Van Isle Veterinary Hospital; Lifetime Achievement Award, Al Pullin; Customer Service Award, Dr. Phil Nasralla; Family First Award, Central Builders – Home Hardware Building Centre; Land of Plenty Award, Wayward Distillery; Heritage Award, Filberg Heritage Park & Lodge; Innovative Business Award, Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery; Young Entrepreneur Award, Paige Whitehead; #YouRock Youth Award, Charlotte Kimmons; Covid Business Resilience Award, On the Fly Café; and the President’s Merit Award was awarded posthumously to Fred Bigelow.
For 45 years the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce has celebrated the community in recognizing businesses, organizations, and individuals that exemplify the very best of the Comox Valley. If you missed the virtual gala, check it out on our website at comoxvalleychamber.com
Building good business & great community. TOGETHER
Dianne Hawkins is CEO of the Comox Valley Chamber
For more information on what’s happening locally and advocacy at the Chamber, give us a call or email our CEO at dhawkins@comoxvalleychamber.com – We’re here for you! #Restart Comox Valley