PHOTOS ABOVE PROVIDED BY DARLA FURLANI
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce honored its best and brightest at a sell-out gala attended by more than 400 people at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam last Saturday night.
Winners of the 2015 Business Excellence Awards categories have demonstrated success, innovation and passion in their respective fields, according to a Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce press release.
Among the winners were Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Coquitlam, for Small Business of the Year, BTM Lawyers LLP for Business of the Year (10-50 Employees), Rokstad Power for Business of the Year (50+ Employees), Katrina Shelast of Hair We Are Beauty Boutique for the Community Spirit Award, Soroptimist of the Tri-Cities for Not-for-Profit of the Year and Gary Mauris of Dominion Lending Centres for Business Leader of the Year,
Also awarded with recognition and a standing ovation was Ken Doty, of Sandpiper Signs, for Chamber Member of the Year.
“We are extremely proud of the wealth of outstanding businesses here in the Tri-Cities,” said Michael Hind, chamber CEO. “All of the 2015 finalists demonstrate business excellence and a commitment to bettering our community. They should be extremely proud of their nominations, they’re all winners."
For full write-ups about the Business Excellence award winners and more photos from the gala, visit here.
