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Our Full List of 2023 Nominees

Customer Service

  • Veronika Tichopad, Bru-Go’s Coffee

  • Dhaval Patel, Budget Pharmacy

  • Corner House Café, Corner House Café

  • CSN Cowichan Collision, CSN Cowichan Collision Ltd.

  • Sabrina Arrowsmith, Cyran Gardens Landscape Design

  • Neel Tanna, Duncan Pharmacy - Remedy'sRx

  • Katrina Van Boven, Easymove Storage and Containers

  • Louis Bazinet, Edward Jones – Louis Bazinet, Financial Advisor

  • Fish Bowl Café, Fish Bowl Café

  • Melissa Manson, Floral Expressions & Wine Kitz Duncan

  • Baylee Wright, Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar Duncan

  • Myke Amon, H & M Auto Repair

  • Dana, Sandy, Belinda, Island Gem & Bead Supply

  • Karen Harrison, London Drugs Pharmacy - Duncan

  • Mark Paetz, Mark's Instant Sign Shop Ltd.

  • Melissa Cottam, Moo's Pizza

  • Charlie Erickson, R.A.M. Appliance Service Ltd.

  • Gabor Horvath, Seaside Computers

  • The Fort Game Café, The Fort Game Café

  • Vivian Shaw, The Lake Mercantile

  • This Rides 4 U, This Rides 4 U

  • Dr. Lyn Pascoe, Viva Medical Aesthetics

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Volunteer of the Year

  • Tony Owen, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre

  • Terry Lindsay, Cowichan Capitals

  • Gregg Perry, Cowichan Musical Society

  • Susanne Grundinson, Duncan Curling Club

  • Tyson Joseph, Fourth Cycle Productions

  • David 'Dave' George, Junction Bottle Depot

  • Andrew Braye, Little Town Pizza Ltd.

  • Allan Bornhorst, Mission Thrift Store

  • Isabelle and Vince Hammer, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 - Malahat

  • Virginia Bauder , Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 - Malahat

  • Melanie Watson, The Cowichan Station Area Association

  • Brenda Burch, Toys Toiletries & Toques

  • Jayne Shaw, Victoria's Quilts Canada - Cowichan Valley Friends

  • Volunteer Cowichan Volunteers, Volunteer Cowichan

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Non-Profit Organization

  • Clements Centre Society for Families

  • Cowichan District Hospital Foundation

  • Cowichan Music Festival

  • Cowichan Musical Society

  • Cowichan Public Art Gallery

  • Cowichan Station Area Association

  • Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association

  • Cowichan Tribes Sustainable Housing Department and Capital Projects

  • Habitat for Humanity Duncan ReStore

  • Into the Ocean Society

  • Nourish Cowichan

  • Providence Farm

  • Special Olympics Cowichan Valley

  • Volunteer Cowichan

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Green
Business

  • Tony Owen, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre

  • Terry Lindsay, Cowichan Capitals

  • Gregg Perry, Cowichan Musical Society

  • Susanne Grundinson, Duncan Curling Club

  • Tyson Joseph, Fourth Cycle Productions

  • David 'Dave' George, Junction Bottle Depot

  • Andrew Braye, Little Town Pizza Ltd.

  • Allan Bornhorst, Mission Thrift Store

  • Isabelle and Vince Hammer, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 - Malahat

  • Virginia Bauder , Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 - Malahat

  • Melanie Watson, The Cowichan Station Area Association

  • Brenda Burch, Toys Toiletries & Toques

  • Jayne Shaw, Victoria's Quilts Canada - Cowichan Valley Friends

  • Volunteer Cowichan Volunteers, Volunteer Cowichan

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Young Entrepreneur

  • Dallis Buesink, Brewpoint Café

  • Deserai Brierley, Cedar Ave Vancouver Island Candle Co.

  • Travis Berthiaume, OodyOos Pet Store

  • Donna Wedge, Donna Wedge Lashes & Brows

  • Erika Morgan, Erika's Lash Lounge

  • Tiffany Shanahan, Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar Duncan

  • Emma Kononowicz and Olivia Hegglund, Oddities Hair Co.

  • Jake Humphrey, Pacifica Woodwork & Design

  • Rachael Viala, The Brass Bell Pub

  • Nick Mravunac, The Capsule

  • Kayla and Dave Murray, The Hangout Climbing Centre

  • Katie St Onge, The Lake Mercantile

  • Erika Friese, Twofiveo Tour Co.

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Art in
Business

  • Little Bird

  • Pauline Dueck Acrylic Artist

  • Photos By Amie

  • The 39 Days of July

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Business
Achievement
1-5 Employees

  • Ancient Art of Stone

  • Appleby Electric

  • Booster Juice

  • Crofton Shop & Wash

  • Donna Wedge Lashes & Brows

  • Fabrications

  • Goldstone Boutique

  • Jillian Lawrence Inc.

  • Market 1750

  • NTL Excavating Ltd.

  • plentiFILL Refillery & Sustainable Living Store

  • Purely Wellness Health & Wellness Centre

  • The Spool Yard

  • The Steeped Leaf

  • Valley Health and Fitness

  • Vancouver Island Yoga School

  • Volume One Bookstore

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Business
Achievement
6-19 Employees

  • Bayview Brewing Company

  • Dairy Queen and OodyOos Pet Store

  • Duncan Family Practice

  • Ironworks Café & Creperie

  • Nexus Modular Systems

  • Sheer Essentials Lingerie

  • The Fort Game Café

  • The Hangout Climbing Centre

  • The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar

  • Yeshi Foods Inc.

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Business
Achievement
20+ Employees

  • Arbutus RV & Marine Sales Ltd.

  • Cowichan Woodwork Ltd.

  • Ethos Career Management Group Ltd.

  • Home Hardware Building Centre

  • Just Jakes, Craig Street Brew Pub, The Oak Taphouse, Jakes at the Lake, Red Arrow

  • Little Town Pizza Ltd.

  • The Cobblestone Pub

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