The Terrace Chamber of Commerce has released its list of finalists for this year’s Business Excellence Awards.
After extending their nomination deadline, a panel of 15 judges reviewed entries in 14 award categories and chose their top three for each.
All members of the public are encouraged to vote for their pick by midnight on Oct. 23. Winners will then be revealed at the Terrace Chamber of Commerce 20th annual gala evening on Oct. 26.
The event was originally scheduled on Oct. 19 but due to another popular event that evening, it was changed to avoid conflict.
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In a previous interview with the Terrace Standard, Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce member and event coordinator Golnoosh Namazi says it’s important for the community to partake in voting as it helps recognize small businesses.
“By supporting these smaller, local businesses, you’re actually keeping that money in the economy here and with nominations for awards like this, you’re helping to encourage those businesses to keep going and be sustainable,” Namazi says, noting there are over 350 registered businesses with the Terrace Chamber of Commerce and that not everyone has a storefront — some may be small and home-run.
“I feel so inspired when I see people that believe in whatever they do… that someone saw a need for something and decided to go after that.”
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She adds anybody from the public can attend the gala, which is considered to be the premiere business event of the year. It will take place at the Terrace Sportsplex with tickets at $65 for entry. Entertainment featuring a guest hypnotist and dinner is included.
To vote and purchase tickets, visit terracechamber.com.
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2019 Award Finalists
Best Kept Commercial Property:
- All West Trading
- Skeena Bar & Liquor Store
- Terrace Child Development Centre – Park Centre
Business of the Year:
- Acadia Northwest Mechanical
- MacCarthy Motors
- Save-On-Foods
Community Impact:
- Dave Gordon
- Terrace Farmers’ Market
- Terrace Search & Rescue
Contributor to the Arts:
- Laura McGregor (Terrace Art Gallery)
- Red Raven Art Gallery
- R.E.M. Lee Theatre Alive Society
Customer Service Award:
- A&J Roofing
- Mehreen
- Misty River Books
Executive of the Year Award:
- Doug Ames – Northwest Fuels
- Amanda Bains – K’san Society
- Christian Theberge – My Recreation Mountain Coop
Home Based Business Award:
- Keri’d Away Baskets & Gifts – Keri Pearson
- Sarah & Company Communication – Sarah Artis
- Spirit Bear Express – Eric Roy
Most Valuable Employee Award:
- Adam Teichroeb – Totem Auto Group
- Grace Makowski – Northern Savings Credit Union
- Tyler Cameron – Acadia Northwest Mechanical
Newsmaker of the Year Award:
- K’san Society
- LNG Canada
- Terrace Search & Rescue
Resource Industry of the Year Award:
- LNG Canada
- NBC Contracting Inc.
- Skeena Sawmills
Tourism & Hospitality Excellence Award:
- Nisga’a Nation
- Rob Bryce
- Terrace Off-Road Cycling Association
Volunteer of the Year Award:
- Dave Gordon
- Leticia Kistamas
- Julie Mahil
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award:
- Talisa Bachek – GLOSS Esthetics
- Cameron Bell – Farmer Cam’s Foods
- Brandon Larkin – Nuk Barbershop by Brandon
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