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SLIDESHOW: Tilray takes two honours in annual Nanaimo chamber awards gala

Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce honours 19 organizations in annual achievement awards
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Nineteen Nanaimo-based businesses and non-profit organizations received top honours at the 17th annual Business and Achievement Awards at the Port Theatre Thursday night.

“Out of over 125 nominations, 57 finalists were chosen by an independent judging panel and the winners were the top-ranked among those finalists,” said Kim Smyth, president and CEO of the chamber. “Businesses did not have to be chamber members to qualify. This was the largest group of nominees we’ve ever seen and the best-attended awards event we’ve held.”

Micro Business of the Year: NYLA Fresh Thread

Small and Medium Enterprise of the Year: Foley Dog Treat Company Inc.

Major Employer of the Year: Tilray

Restaurant of the Year: Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant

Arts & Culture Business of the Year: Nanaimo Art Gallery

Professional Services Business of the Year: Primal Communications

Planning / Design Firm of the Year: Datum Point Studios

Developer / Builder of the Year: Alair Homes

Technology-Based Business of the Year: Resonance Software

Sustainability Excellence of the Year: Chatwin Engineering – Cowichan Tribes Partnership

Healthcare / Medical Service Business of the Year: Tilray

Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility: Nanaimo Precast Ltd.

Social Enterprise of the Year: Coco Café

Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year: Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society

Inclusive Employer of the Year: London Drugs

Automotive Business of the Year: Tim’s Automotive Repair & Used Car Sales

Building Trades Business of the Year: Mazzei Electric

Retailer of the Year: McLean’s Specialty Foods

Young Entrepreneur: Catrina Elliot – Elite Image

For more information, please visit www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca.