Kincardine Record among nominations for community achievement awards

The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for this year's community achievement awards; and among them, is The Kincardine Record which has been nominated for new business of the year.

Executive director Terry-Ann Smith said the selection committee worked hard to narrow down more than 100 submissions to the final list of nominees as follows:

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.
 

• Penetangore Wellness
• Lake Huron Learning Collaborative
• Rick Rock Memorial Golf Tournament

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.
 

• Joanne Wilson
• Stacey Palmer
• Janey Campbell

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.
 

• Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN)
• Victoria Zambito – 7K Trail Challenge
• Brad Kirkconnell

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

• Bruce Telecom
• Bruce Steakhouse
• Jacques Law

Bruce Telecom Young Entrepreneur 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.
 

• Keith Foster – ZUUL
• Jesse Lorusso – Lorusso School of Dance
• Holly McCormick – Allure Beauty and Medi Spa

Miller Insurance Farm/Farm-Related Business - presented to a farm business or farm-related business which has demonstrated growth, sales, leadership, and has an active involvement in the community.
 

• R.G. & G. Farms Ltd.
• Courtney Grain and Seed (2015) Ltd.
• Homefront Acres Apples

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.
 

• Leah Lance – Lake Huron Videos
• Magnum Total Fitness
• Trillium Court Seniors' Community

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

• Fincher’s Ltd.
• Pet Valu Store No.2286
• McKechnie Pharmacy

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

• The Kincardine Record
• Dawg Jiu Jitsu Kickboxing and M.M.A.
•  7 ACRES

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

• Sebastien and Kristy Garneau – CRG Energy Projects Inc.
• Chris Turcotte – Creative Casuals
• Lindsay Cormier - CIBC

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

• CRG Energy Projects Inc.
• Bruce Steakhouse
• Hawgs Breath Saloon and Deli

Bruce Power Citizen of the Year - presented to the person who has demonstrated strong citizenship with outstanding contributions to the community in the past year.
 

• Lynn Evans
• Richard Yun
• Linda Stanley

Jacques Law Youth Programing 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.
 

• Jesse Topp
• Melanie Pyke
• Jennifer Hunter

The Community Achievement Awards Gala will be held Saturday, March 25, at the Marriott TownePlace Suites. Additional seats can be purchased by calling 519-396-9333.