The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce celebrated local business and successful non-profits at its annual gala, Saturday night, awarding four businesses, two non-profits and Tri-City News' advertising manager with special recognition. The winners of the 2014 Business Excellence Awards are:
Small Business of the Year: Coquitlam Florist
Business of the Year (10-50 Employees): International Submarine Engineering
Business of the Year (50+ Employees): Dynamic Structures
Community Spirit Award: Kelly Strongitharm from Ruben's Shoes
Not-for-Profit of the Year: Tri-City Transitions Society
Business Leader of the Year: Ken Catton, Pacific Coast Terminals
Chamber Member of the Year: Don Layfield, Tri-City News
Below: Don Layfield, Tri-City News, chamber member of the year, Kelly Strongitharm, Ruben's Shoes, community spirit award, Ken Catton, Pacific Coast Terminals, business leader of the year. - SUBMITTED PHOTOS
