New Westminster Chamber of Commerce recently announced the nominees for the Platinum Awards, which celebrate business, community and individual excellence in the city.
In the past, the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce has presented two separate event evenings recognizing this excellence in our community.
These events in the past were known as COBE (Celebration of Business Excellence) and Citizen of The Year/ Bernie Legge Cultural Award. This year, the chamber is hosting one gala celebration on Nov. 15.
"We are thrilled with the response to the Platinum Awards," New Westminster Chamber of Commerce president Andrew Hopkins said in a media release. "Our nominees have expressed their appreciation in how we are acknowledging their excellence and contributions in our business community."
The 2012 nominees are:
Not for Profit Organization over $1 Million Dollars in Revenue (sponsored by The Record):
Westcoast Genesis Society
Urban Academy
Last Door Recovery Society
Not for Profit Organization Under $1 Million in Revenue (sponsored by Thrifty Foods):
Hyack Festival Association
Douglas College Foundation
Fraser River Discovery Centre
K.I.D.S Daycare
Best Sustainable Business Practices (sponsored by Kruger Products):
I DIG Gardening
Douglas College
Outstanding Customer Service - Individual (sponsored by B.C. Lottery Corporation):
Derek at Freshico
Stephen at Tres Gellato Michael at Redbrick
Joanne at Sonse Home Design
Outstanding Customer Service - Business (sponsored by B.C. Lottery Corporation):
The Keg
Charlie's Pet Spa
Cadeaux Gifts
New Small Business of the Year (sponsored by Scotia Bank):
Pamola Bakery
Pink Ribbon Bakery
Lavender House B&B
Beesafe Solutions
Bosley's Pet Food Plus
New Medium-sized Business of the Year (sponsored by Scotia Bank):
Wild Rice Restaurant
Landmark Cinemas
New Large-sized Business of the Year (sponsored by Scotia Bank):
Thrifty Foods
Safeway Plaza 88
Community Spirit Business of the Year (sponsored by Starlight Casino):
Key West Ford
G&F Financial Group
Douglas College
Wesgroup
Small Business of the Year (sponsored by The Record):
New West Cycle
The Network Hub
Charlie's Pet Spa
Greens and Beans Deli
Cadeaux Gifts
Sonse Home Design
Mid Century Modern Home
Medium Size Business of the Year (sponsored by The Inn at the Quay):
Donald's Market
The Co-Operators (at Sixth and Sixth)
Salient Group: Trapp & Holbrook
Frankie G's
Large Size Business of the Year (sponsored by McQuarrie Hunter LLP):
Key West Ford
Westminster Savings
Starlight Casino
Citizen of the Year (sponsored by TD Bank):
Mary Wilson
Tej Kainth
Allen Domaas
Kenneth Williams
Neal Michael
Elvira (Vi) Meech
Sheila Comer
Farhan Lalji
Junior Citizen of the Year (sponsored by Douglas College):
Bronte Wagar
Lauren Lam
Ellen Colbourne
Bernie Legge Cultural Award (sponsored by B.C. Business Magazine):
Renee Bucciarelli
Katherine Freund-Hainsworth
Angie Au Hemphill
