Against the backdrop of the Canada/US hockey final in the 4 Nations Cup, the Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce handed out 12 awards in its annual business awards ceremony.
There was a total of 110 nominations this year.
The judges, who were anonymous, came from Fort Frances, Dryden and Kenora.
The awards ceremony and banquet were held at the Seven Generation Education Institute’s Event Center.
Here are the Winners:
Business improvement: The Boathouse Lakeside Grill
Customer Service (Staff up to 10): Dearborn Therapy
Inclusive Employer: Safeway
Youth Entrepreneur: Keisha Symonds
Skilled Trades: D&R Plumbing and Heating
Indigenous Business: Cottage Time Public House
Tourism/Hospitality: Lake of the Woods Brewing Company
New Business: Guinto Leather
Innovative Small Business: Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap Company
Customer Service Excellence (Staff over 10): Kenora Veterinary Clinic
Community Spirit: Boardanyone
Entrepreneur/Owner/Manager of the Year: Nicole Brown from FSET
