Kincardine chamber announces nominees for achievement awards

The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the annual achievement awards, to be presented at a Gala Evening, Saturday, March 21, at the Best Western Plus Governor's Inn, Kincardine.

Nominated for Bruce Power Citizen of the Year award, are George Ling, John McManus and Rick Clarke. This award goes to the person who has demonstrated strong citizenship with outstanding contributions to the community in the past year.

Nominees for the remaining awards are as follows:
 

Enbridge Quality of Life Award - Presented to an individual, business or not-for- profit organization for outstanding contribution to the quality of life of a person, group or organization in our community.

• AREVA
• Kincardine Family Health Team
• Kinetic Knights Robotics - Team 781

 

Armow Wind Golden Apple Award - Recognizes high standards of professionalism, leadership and innovation in teaching - commitment to student learning, assessment  and use of tools to advance student progress and efforts to stimulate student interest in learning.

• Sylvia Leigh
• Amanda Saxton
• Barb Grubb
   

OPG Environmental Award -  Presented to a business, organization or individual, guided by a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment, which manifests itself through initiatives designed to preserve, conserve or improve the local environment.

• Lake Huron Fishing Club - Kincardine Fish Hatchery
• Kincardine Lions Club
• Somerhill Golf Club
   

Meridian Good Neighbour Award -  Presented to a business or service group that has made contributions of outstanding significance to the community.

• Kincardine and District Lions Club
• Enbridge
• Kincardine Business Improvement Area (BIA)
   

Bruce Telecom Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Presented to an individual under the age of 35 who owns a business, has shown excellent leadership qualities, innovation in business skills, proactive employee and customer relations and community leadership.

• Sarah Filsinger of Joint Physiotherapy
• Katrina Smiley of Hair Connection
• Sandra Parry of Bright Beginnings Child Care
   

Canadian Tire Farm Business/Farm-Related Business of the Year Award - Presented to a farm business or farm-related business which has demonstrated growth, sales, leadership, and an active involvement in the community.

• Bruce Agra Dehy
• Allan Ribbink Livestock
• Bruce Botanical Food Gardens

Community Living of Kincardine and District Inclusion Award - Presented to a business, an individual or organization that recognizes that individuals can contribute to, and fully participate in, their community, while motivating and inspiring others to embrace the inclusion of all people in the community.

• Malcolm Place Retirement Residence
• AREVA
• Gordon Pharmasave
   

BDO Customer Service Excellence Award - Presented to a business that has shown extraordinary commitment to customer service and care.

• Montgomery Ford, Kincardine
• Penetangear
• Kincardine Home Hardware
   

The Municipality of Kincardine New Business Award - Presented to a new business (operating for two to five years) that has demonstrated innovations, vision and business growth.

• Weekins
• Accents by Gordon's
• Grey Bruce Kids
   

Superheat Business Person of the Year - Presented to an individual in an executive position who exemplifies excellent leadership qualities, innovative business skills, proactive employee and customer relations, and community leadership.

• Jennifer Cook of The Co-operators
• Gabriele Trentelman of Bruce Agra Dehy
• Harold Maurer of Dar-Lyn Pools and Spas, and Jean's Family Restaurant
   

myFM’s Business of the Year Award - Presented to a business that exhibits excellence in business growth, customer service and community leadership.

• Fit Body Boot Camp
• Miller Insurance
• West Shore Clothing Shoppe
   

The Gala Evening begins with cocktails at 6 p.m., the annual general meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dinner and awards. Tickets are $40 each, plus HST, and are available by calling 519-396-9333.