The annual Business Excellence Awards were held at the Quesnel Seniors’ Centre on Saturday night.
Anita Slovak from Quesnel Fix Auto took home the big prize for Business Person of the Year.
She was one of 13 people who were nominated.
Concord Restorations won for Business of the Year for companies with 10 or more employees, while CF Diesel & Tire got the nod for Business of the Year for under 10 employees.
That category had 21 nominations, which was by far the most.
There were a dozen awards handed out in total.
For the Love of Dance took home New Business of the Year honours, Regan Richert won for Customer Service, and the North Cariboo Seniors’ Council was number one for Community inclusion.
Cariboo Adventure Media won for Tourism Excellence, and Alan and Lorraine Sanford for Agriculture Excellence.
The Home Based Business of the Year was CB’s Performance Horses.
The winner for Environmental Excellence was Double H Hay Sales, Aiyana Basi won for Social Leadership, and Barkerville Brewing took home the hardware for Greatest Improvement.
The event is sponsored by the Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce.
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