Winners of Powell River Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Horizon Business Awards were announced on Saturday, February 6, at a dinner ceremony at Dwight Hall.
Awards were given out in 13 different categories, including business of the year, employer of the year, small and large business of the year and more.
Mitchell Brothers Merchants Ltd. was awarded business of the year in the final presentation of the night by Peak Publishing Ltd., an event sponsor.
Other winners included Canadian Tire for large business, Aaron Service and Supply for small business and Dave Craigen at First Credit Union for employer of the year.
Customer service honours were given to Sublime Fashions and Accessories in retail and Coastal Cookery for hospitality.
A tourism award went to Terracentric Coastal Adventures Ltd., new business of the year was Base Camp and entrepreneur of the year was awarded to Shaun Gloslee.
A special not-for-profit society award was given to Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary for its work in the community.
The annual business awards have run for the past 21 years. Nominations were accepted from the public; hundreds of local businesses were nominated.
For a full list of winners go to powellriverchamber.com.
