Elkford Chamber of Commerce celebrated the accomplishments of local businesses and entrepreneurs at its Excellence Award Ceremony on Oct. 19 at the Elkford Community Centre.
12 award categories were presented that evening to vibrant non-profits, up-and-coming entrepreneurs and long-standing successful businesses. Award recipients were chosen through community nomination and a subsequent local judging panel.
Awards were presented by Re/Max board members Crystal Tennant and Stephanie Kniert, owner of Bite Me Freeze Dried Food Milan Belisle, and Chamber executive director Alyssa Burgoyne. Chamber president Jay Meakin served as the MC.
Recipients of the 2024 Elkford Business Excellence Awards:
Business of the Year
McRae's Auto Electric
Employer of the Year
Legacy Ford
Employee of the Year
Becky Andrusiak
Home Business of the Year
Bite Me Freeze Dried Food
Small Business of the Year
McRae's Auto Electric
Medium Business of the Year
Kootenay Market
Large Business of the Year
Elk Valley Resources
Customer Service of the Year
Legacy Ford
New Business of the Year
BulkBully Supplements
Community Organization of the Year
Elkford Trails Alliance
Volunteer of the Year
Thomas Skelton
Chamber Member of the Year
Aurora Spa and Wellness
