Kincardine Chamber of Commerce announces nominees for achievement awards

The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the annual community achievement awards to be presented at the gala celebration, Saturday, April 2, at the Best Western Plus Governor's Inn.

These awards highlight the people, businesses and organizations that contribute to the quality of life in Kincardine and the surrounding area. The nominations come from the community, itself, and are a testament to those who live, work and play in this great community.

Nominated for Bruce Power Citizen of the Year, are Jim Tripp, Brad Kirkconnell and Linda Bowers. This award is presented to the person who has demonstrated strong citizenship with outstanding contributions to the community in the past year.

The remaining nominees include:

 

RBC Golden Apple Award - recognizes high standards of professionalism, leadership and innovation in teaching - commitment to student learning, assessment and use of tools to advance student progress and efforts to stimulate student interest in learning.
 

• Bryan Derksen
• Lindy Wright
• Cristal MacIntosh

BDO Customer Service Award - presented to a business that has shown extraordinary commitment to customer service and care.
 

• Devlyn Design
• Penetangear
• Hawgs Breath

 

Bruce Telecom Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award - presented to an individual under the age of 35 who owns a business, has shown excellent leadership qualities, innovation in business skills, proactive employee and customer relations and community leadership.
 

• Jessica Cormier Studios
• Kaitlin Young - MacG’s House of Fashion
• Patrick Main and Kasey King- Pick Studios

Canadian Tire Farm/Farm-Related Business of the Year Award - presented to a farm business or farm-related business which has demonstrated growth, sales, leadership, and has an active involvement in the community.
 

• Snobelen Farms
• KnJ Farms
• OK Tire KinFarm

Community Living Kincardine and District Inclusion Award - presented to a business, an individual or organization that recognizes that individuals can contribute to, and fully participate in, their community, while motivating and inspiring others to embrace the inclusion of all people in the community.
 

• McDonald’s Restaurant
• Gordon PharmaSave
• St. Anthony’s School

Enbridge Quality of Life Award - presented to an individual, business or not-for- profit organization for outstanding contribution to the quality of life of a person, group or organization in our community.
 

• Jared Adams
• Debbie Simmons
• Mike Weichert

Jacques Law Youth Programming Excellence Award - presented to a local group or person (team, coach, club, team manager, group leader, initiative, etc.) in the community that has made an exceptional contribution to children and youth development.
 

• Derrick Burrows
• Little Beginnings Daycare and Learning Centre
• Patrick Main and Kasey King- Pick Studios

Meridian Good Neighbour Award - presented to a business or service group that has made contributions of outstanding significance to the community.
 

• Kincardine Trails Association
• Kincardine Agricultural Society, Fall Fair/Ambassador Program
• West Shore Clothing

myFm Business of the Year Award - presented to a business that exhibits excellence in business growth, customer service and community leadership.
 

• J’Adorn
• Penetangear
• Superheat FGH

OPG Environmental Award - presented to a business, organization or individual who is guided by a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment, which manifests itself through initiatives designed to preserve, conserve or improve the local environment.
 

• FIRST Lego League Team 4137, the Clean-Up Crew
• Penetangore Watershed Group
• Armow Mall – ReUse Centre

Superheat FGH Business Person of the Year Award - presented to an individual in an executive position who exemplifies excellent leadership qualities, innovative business skills, proactive employee and customer relations, and community leadership.
 

• Matthew Moore
• Duncan Hawthorne
• The Pykes

The Municipality of Kincardine New Business of the Year Award - presented to a new business (operating for two to five years) that has demonstrated innovations, vision and business growth.
 

• Joint Physiotherapy
• No Drama Fitness
• Jacques Law

The gala celebration begins with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m., and awards ceremony at 8 p.m.

Tickets to the event are $45 each and can be purchased at the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce office at 777B Queen Street, Kincardine, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. For more information, contact Colleen Dostle at 519-396-9333.