Hundreds of votes poured in for the Agassiz Harrison Business Excellence Awards over the last few weeks, all in an effort to recognize those who have gone a step beyond.
The nominees range from those who have excelled at their jobs, or given above and beyond to their community. They are unsung heroes and everyday saints, exceptional employers and devoted employees.
And on Feb. 28, one winner from each of the 12 categories will be honoured in a special ceremony at Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa. The nominees are listed below, in no particular order.
Excellence in Agriculture
Agassiz Produce
Farm House Natural Cheeses
Limbert Mountain Farm
The Back Porch
UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre
Non - Profit of the Year
Agassiz Harrison Community Services
Harrison Festival of the Arts
Kilby Historic Site
Agassiz Thrift Store
Aquanauts
Olive Branch Dinners
Kent-Harrison Search & Rescue
Agassiz Harrison Historical Society
Agassiz Centre for Education
Agassiz Harrison Lions Club
Green Excellence Award
BC Sportfishing Group
Agassiz Bottle Depot
Circle Farm Tour
Limbert Mountain Farm
DOK Gardeners
Excellence in Tourism
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Kilby Historic Site
Agassiz Harrison Museum
Harrison Waterpark
Fraser River Lodge
Tourism Harrison
Excellence in Culinary
Fraser River Lodge
Village Pizzeria
Horn of Plenty
Silvano’s
Chuck & Kitty’s Country Cafe
Kitami Restaurant
Heritage Coffee House
Black Forest Restaurant
Muddy Waters Cafe
River’s Edge Restaurant
Wild Cat Grill
Dragon’s Fried Rice House
Hungry Chef Eatery
Oasis Coffee & Bistro
Excellence in Service - Business
Agassiz Remedy’s RX
OK Tire
A&R Wine Cellar
Pioneer Motors
MovieSource/Winks
Allenby’s Farm Store
Agassiz Produce
Agassiz Deli
Holly Tree Florist & Gifts
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Agassiz Family Chiropractic
Agassiz Liquor Store
Modern Tire & Towing
Agassiz Dog Grooming
Soft Touch Paws
Hub Barton Insurance
Shannon Babcock
Body Balance Wellness Clinic
MatSel Hair Studio
Oasis Coffee & Bistro
New Business of the Year
Town Centre Optical
Laughing Goat Restaurant
Magpie’s Bakery
Harrison Liquor Store
Layback Lounge
Agassiz All Storage
Hungry Chef Eatery
Matsel Hair Studio
Agassiz Remedy’s RX
Soft Touch Paws
Chamber’s Choice Award
Modern Tire & Towing
Len Davidiuk Tax Services
Subway
Prospera
Muddy Waters Cafe
Agassiz Harrison Museum & Visitor Info
Employer of the Year
Sandy Lance, Holly Tree Florist & Gifts
Michelle Mailhot, Subway
Jackie Greene, Agassiz Produce
Leyen Holdings
Brenda & Fred Major, Modern Tire & Towing
Shelley & Pete Hyma, OK Tire
Employee of the Year
Heidi Trautmann
Judy Pickard
Megan - A&W
Terrill - Agassiz Library
Richard - Jack’s Restaurant
Agassiz Post Office Girls
Chantilly Gelato & Ice Cream
Dr. Laura - Kent Veterinary Clinic
Anna - Horn of Plenty
Excellence in Retail
Town Centre Optical
Shopper’s Drug Mart
Silver Leaf Gifts & More
Agassiz Dollar Store
Body Balance Wellness Clinic
Harrison Hairstyling
Mariu - Italian Deli
Agassiz Remedy’s RX
Holly Tree Florist & Gifts
People’s Choice Award
Agassiz Remedy’s RX
Old Settler Pub
Silver Leaf Gifts & More
Mariu - Italian Deli
The Copper Room
Agassiz Library
Chantilly Gelato & Ice Cream
Kent Veterinary Clinic
Todd’s Signs
MatSel Hair Studio
Holly Tree Florist & Gifts
Soft Touch Paws
Modern Tire & Towing
Jack’s Restaurant
Heritage Coffee House
Agassiz Thrift Store
Good luck to all nominees.