We were pleased to present the 4th Annual Business Awards. Congratulations to the nominees and winners. Thanks to the businesses that make these awards possible through their generous sponsorship.
Business of the Year (>8 employees)
Sponsored By: Mouat's Trading
Winner: Salt Spring Coffee CompanySmall Business of the Year (<8 employees)
also nominated: Auntie Pesto's Cafe, Salt Spring Air, Salt Spring Island Cheese Company, Salt Spring Inn, Slegg Lumber, Thrifty Foods, TJBeans
Winner: Salt Spring Metal RecyclingNew Business of the Year
also nominated: Angel Cottage Studio (Julie's Pantry), Del Vecchio Pasta Fresca, Fables Cottage, Gulf Islands Vet Clinic, Jana's Bake shop, Meron Moroz Bookeeping, Dr. Lorraine Machell, Monsoon Coast
Winner: Gecko Green LivingBuilding or Construction Trades of the Year (NEW award)
also nominated: Market place Café, Del Vecchio Pasta Fresca, Café Talia, Saltspring Inn, Flow Day Spa, Bruce's Kitchen, Salt Spring Catering by Kelly
Winner: Joe Toutant ConstructionAgricultural/Farm Business of the Year
also nominated: Salt Spring Interiors - Brian Little, Wayne Michener Plumbing, Tuxedo Painting and Wallcovering - Wayne Repp , Rick Andrews Excavating
Winner: Foxglove Farm RetreatGreen Business of the Year
also nominated: Salt Spring Island Cheese Company, Foxglove Farm and Garden
Winner: Salt Spring Coffee CompanyMarket Vendor of the Year (NEW award)
also nominated: Salt Spring Air, SS Refund Centre
Winner: Unusual JewelleryBusiness Ambassador Of the Year
also nominated: Bite Me Treats, Salt Spring Raw Foods, Melissa Searcy, Knitwits
Winner: Salt Spring AirCitizen of the Year
also nominated: Salt Spring Coffee Company
Winner: Richard Murakami
also nominated: Jeff Outerbridge, Bob Oudenaarden, Sue Mouat, Mafalda Hoogerdyk, Darin Craig, Harry Burton, Jim Spencer, Dorothy Cutting, George Sipos