On October 23, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2014 Community & Business Excellence Awards dinner. Guests enjoyed a champagne reception, a welcome toast by Chamber President Todd Fyfe, dinner served by CP Catering, an awards ceremony, door prizes and a presentation by guest speaker Riaz Meghji, the co-host of Breakfast Television Vancouver.
2014 Awards Winners:
New Business of the Year: Nevados Restaurant
Fernie Business of the Year: Le Grand Fromage
Outstanding Customer Service: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Entrepreneur of the Year: Maren Esch of Barkside Pets
Retail Excellence Award: Gearhub
Community Tourism Achievement: Claris Media
Community Impact Award: Fernie Women’s Resource Centre
Volunteer of the Year Award: Cathy Smith Clark
Employee of the Year Award: Jessica Hikida of Grow
Citizen of the Year: Kathryn Robinson