The Wallaceburg & District Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the finalists for their 21st annual awards event which takes place on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 6 p.m.
Chamber officials say this year the nominations were made by a committee who also served as the judging panel.
“We had a fabulous nominations committee which included a few, well-connected lifetime residents of the C-K community who wish to remain anonymous,” stated Jill Misselbrook, membership coordinator for the
Wallaceburg & District Chamber of Commerce.
“Each member of this panel complimented each other in terms of the industries and areas of the community they were familiar with, and they each took these nominations very seriously.”
The nominees for the Chamber Choice Award, which will be given out for the second year in a row, were nominated and voted on exclusively by the community.
This award recognizes the best of the best when it comes to an individual who is dedicated to the Wallaceburg & District area. Nominees exemplify excellence through dedication, community leadership and achievements.
The nominee finalists are as follows (in alphabetical order):
Agricultural Award/Industrial
1. Kim O’Neil
2. Rulmeca Canada
3. McBrayne’s Feed & Supply
Technology Award
1. Authier Print & Promotional
2. Your TV
3. Wallaceburg Wellness Centre
Environmental Award
1. C-K Tree Care
2. Wallaceburg & Area Wind Concerns
3.Wallaceburg Canoe & Kayak Club
Business of the Year
1. The Stubby Goat
2. Tom & Al’s Furniture
3. Wallaceburg Retirement Residence
Entrepreneur(s) of the Year
1. Dave McCready Jr.
2. Melissa Gaylard
3. Tyler & Bria Atkins
Chip Gordon Community Builder Award
1. Wallaceburg & District Council for the Arts
2. Wallaceburg Ministerial
3. WAMBO
Community Inclusion Award
1. Badder Bus Lines
2. McDonalds
3. Select Finishing
Young Professional Award
1. Eleena deBakker
2. Lee O’Neil
3. Rachelle Floin
Volunteer of the Year
1. Elaine Lewis
2. Sandra & Eric Johnston
3. Willy Wenzel
Citizen of the Year
1. Gordon & Dee Heath
2. Jeff Wesley
3. Dr. Robert Mayo
Wallaceburg BIA Award
Recipient: Sydenham Challenge Dragon Boat Festival
Chamber Choice Award
1. Eric & Sandra Johnston
2. Karen Moran
3. Jamie Knight
The event, which will be emceed by CKXS, recognizes businesses and individuals in the Wallaceburg and district area.
The Wallaceburg Chamber of Commerce is the host of the awards gala and had no part in choosing the nominees or the winners of this event, Chamber officials say.
“We simply feel this awards presentation is something that should be done annually as there are so many dedicated members of our community that are not recognized for their ongoing devotion to making this a better place to live and work,” Misselbrook added.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.wallaceburgchamber.com, by stopping in at the office located at 152 Duncan Street (Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), via email at jill.wchamber@gmail.com or by phone at 519-627-1443.
