Eight businesses proved to the cream of the crop of 137 Port Moody enterprises as the city recognized its annual Spike Business Awards on Thursday at city hall.
The awards, which are held in conjunction with Small Business Week in Canada, celebrate the contribution of Port Moody businesses to the community. Winners are selected by the city’s economic development committee, who this year had to wade through a record 1,142 nominations.
The chair of that committee, Coun. Diana Dilworth, said the awards are “a wonderful way to recognize local business owners and operators who embrace creativity and innovation, and strive for excellence in customer service.”
The winners are:
• Arts in Business: Willow & Wallflower
• Business Spirit: Satin Laser Spa
• Customer Service: Healing Cedar Wellness
• Environmental Leadership: Port Moody Ecological Society
• Home-Based Business: Kinder Books
• Street Appeal: Pinball Alley Vintage
• Technology and Innovation: A3 Creative Solutions
• Tourist Destination: Port Moody Station Museum
