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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: This Award is presented to an outstanding citizen that has gone above and beyond in the community, volunteering, participating in events, helping to organize events and be an all-round Ambassador for our beautiful Wasaga Beach.
NOMINEES TO DATE:
ELIZABETH deGROOT (RBC FINANCIAL)
MELISSA HASKETT
CHRIS SMARDENKA
JOE BICKERSTAFF (BEACH BOOSTER MEDIA)
EDWARD PARKS
TANYA SNELL
JOE BELANGER

TOURISM & ACCOMMODATIONS: This award will be presented to an outstanding Accommodation and’or Tourism business that has improved the allure of the community for tourists who visit Wasaga Beach. Examples of accommodations and tourism businesses include Spas, Restaurants, Resorts & Hotel/Motels, Attractions and Recreational Activities.
NOMINEES TO DATE:
LEAH WARREN (TONY B’s VARIETY, TONY B’s VILLAS, SUPERSTORE GAS BAR)
LESLIE FARKAS – SKYDIVE WASAGA BEACH
AARON ARMSTRONG – BEACH1.COM
BEACH 1 VACATIONS
ALTON LODGES – TAMMY & ROB HEWINES
HAND RACING
MR. NORM’S NEPHEW
SKULL ISLAND
JUNGLE ZOO
ROUNDS RANCH
WASAGA BEACH BREWING COMPANY
POPPY’S POPCORN
FREE SPIRIT TOUR

RESTAURANT, FOOD & BEVERAGE: This award will be presented to an outstanding business in Wasaga Beach who has provided a high level of business service in the restaurant or food & beverage sectors.
NOMINEES TO DATE:
ZACK BICKMORE (CATCH 22)
KEE (SUSHI SAGA)
GEORGIAN CIRCLE RESTAURANT
ST. LOUIS BAR & GRILL
WEST RIVER COOKHOUSE
CATCH 22
GRANDMA’S BEACH TREATS
POPPY’S POPCORN
MR.NORM’S NEPHEW
SUSY Q’s
WILD WINGS
PIZZA DEE’S

ATHENA AWARD: This prestigious awards recognizes stellar leadership ability by a businesswoman in Wasaga Beach. She will have been in business for a minimum of 12 months and had a positive impact on the community.
NOMINEES TO DATE:
LEAH WARREN (TONY B’s VARIETY, TONY B’s VILLAS, SUPERSTORE GAS BAR)
COLLEEN BANNERMAN (WASAGA TAX & ACCOUNTING)
JONNA CASEY – WEST RIVER COOKHOUSE
KELLY KRAMER – SHINE WEB CREATIONS
SHELLY MITCHELL – STEPPING STONES CHILDCARE
PINA STILLITANO – TASTE OF PARADISE/TASTY HUT
ELIZABETH deGROOT – RBC FINANCIAL
SELENA BLAIS – GEORGIAN PHOTO BOOTH
KAREN NEWMAN
DEBRA HARRIS – AUTO TECH ‘N TIRE
DEBBIE BRUNELLE – PIZZA DEE’S
ROBIN LIPOP – RENAISSANCE SKIN THERAPY & AESTHETICS
JOANNE PAVLOVIC – HAND RACING

SERVICE CLUB/NOT-FOR-PROFIT: This award is given to a business that has been open a minimum of 12 months and has made a positive difference in Wasaga Beach, either through volunteering or financial support to activities which enrich, protect or entertain the citizens of Wasaga Beach.
NOMINEES TO DATE:
THE FRIENDS OF NANCY ISLAND
LIONS CLUB WASAGA BEACH
WASAGA BEACH KINETTE CLUB
MINISTERIAL FOOD BANK
WASAGA UNDER SEIGE
WASAGA BEACH MINOR HOCKEY COACHING STAFF
LESLIE LISTRO – CAITHKIN FOSTER HOMES
STONEBRIDGE WASAGA BEACH BLUE

SERVICE INDUSTRY & TRADE: An award will be presented to an outstanding business person who has provided an exemplary level of professional service. Examples include hair dresser, electrician, plumber, massage therapist, lawyers, doctors, chiropractors, etc; any professional service business that requires professional training and/or an occupational license.
NOMINEES TO DATE:
WASAGA BEACH GEEKS
BRAD BUIE (CLEARVIEW ELECTRIC)
MY COMPUTER STORE
TRANSFORMATIONS
DR. JOEL SIMPSON – GEORGIAN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
MARTELLA TILING SERVICES
ACTION LOCK – KIM AND STEVE DeHAAN
KIRBY’S FLOORING – IVA & MARK KIRBY
KEN TRACY CONSTRUCTION
THE CUTTING EDGE – CINDY ROSEBRUGH
ACTIVE HEALTH CENTRE
AUTO TECH ‘N TIRE – DAVE & DEBRA HARRISON
ALTA VISTA PLANNING – ERIN FORDHAM & DANA OSBORNE
GEORGIAN GAS GUYS – RICK DWORKA
RICK GORDON – ENTERPRISE BULLETTIN
LAKESIDE AUTO
BEACH HEARING – JOHN TINDALE

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: This New business will have tapered their business to meet or surpass the changing demands of their customers. This business will have been opened for no less than 6 months and no more than 2 years and will have provided a high level of service and/or product needed in Wasaga Beach.
NOMINEES TO DATE:
NATHAN PLATTER (MAPLE DINER & SMOKEHOUSE
DEPALMA & ASSOCIATES
HAND RACING
SQUEEZED – JUSTIN IANNETTA
BEACH BARBER SALON
BEACH BODY BABY
THE BEACH BAR
CATHIE HUNT – CPA
HARBOUR LIFE HEALTH FOOD & SPA – DAVID ANTEBI
POPPY’S POPCORN
MAID 2 CLEAN – ROBIN PEDDAL
IMAGINE JEWELLERY – ROCCO & ELENA

YOUNG BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR: This award will be given to a young business person under the age of 39, who through their own commitment has built a successful business or contributed significantly to the success of one. This individual will have been an inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young business people. (Must be in business or employed for a minimum of 12 months)

NOMINEES TO DATE:
CHRISTINA DEPLAMA (DEPALMA & ASSOCIATES)
BRAD BUIE (CLEARVIEW ELECTRIC)
JUSTIN IANNETTA – SQUEEZED
ANDREW COMLY (COMLY EYE CARE)
JASON RUTTAN – REMAX OF WASAGA BEACH BROKERAGE
MALCOLM McSORLEY – (PITA PIT)
THE MORTGAGE TEAM – (TYLER ROLLINS & BRIANNE WORSLEY)
JOEL SIMPSON – GEORGIAN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
FINE ARTS BY RYAN – RYAN SOBKOVICH

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF EXCELLENCE: An award will be presented to an outstanding individual, team, and/or employee, who has presented Wasaga Beach with an excellent ongoing level of customer service. This award is open to every type of established business.
NOMINEES TO DATE:
HOGAN COURRIER (WASAGA BEACH GEEKS)
GEORGIAN CIRCLE RESTAURANT
SHELLY (GEORGIAN CIRCLE RESTAURANT)
GEORGIAN LIFE PHOTO BOOTH
MY COMPUTER STORE – SANDRA & JOHN
TRANSFORMATIONS
JOAN MAYO – GEORGIAN GOLF
PET VALUE DISCOUNT PET FOODS
ANDREW COMLY – (COMLY EYE CARE)
BEACH BARBER SALON
OSBORNS CASTLE
TODD YOUNG – HOME HARDWARE
SQUEEZED – JUSTIN & LANA
HAND RACING
POPPY’S POPCORN
WILD WINGS – ALL THE STAFF
U-PICK PARTIES – ROXANN CAMPBELL
JOHN TINDALE – BEACH HEARING
BULK BARN – DARLENE & DAVE MARTIN
WASAGA BARBER
TRACY LEMENCHICK – BEACH BEAUTY
BARCELO’S
PEDRO’S
CATHY HOLLAND-HENDRY – CATHY’S FLOWERS
TYLER ROLLINS – KEY MORTGAGE PARTNERS DLC
JOHN & BRENDA ARMSTRONG – ROYAL LEPAGE
FIX-A-CHIP – BRUCE & HEATHER NORTHEIM
IMAGINE JEWELLERY – ROCCO & ELENA
RICK GORDON -M ENTERPRISE BULLETTIN
LESLIE LISTRO – CAITHKIN
ANDY & DEBBIE BRUNELLE – PIZZA DEE’S STAFF
LAKESIDE AUTO
BRIANNE WORSLEY – KEY MORTGAGE PARTNERS DLC
DEBRA HARRISON – AUTO TECH ‘N TIRE
TODD YOUNG – BEACH BUILDERS

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: This Award will be given to any person that has continued their education. The recipient may have gone directly to College or University, oh has returned as a mature adult. To be Eligible, recipient must be attending or have graduated from the course within the last 6 months.

NOMINEES TO DATE:
ROBERT STEPHENS – UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO & UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MED SCHOOL
JESSICA GLEN – CONESTOGA
NATHAN BANNERMAN – 3RD LEVEL OF REFRIDGORATION SCHOOL

CHAMBER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: This Award is presented to an outstanding business owner. This recipient will have displayed community involvement or provided a positive experience in our community. Eligible recipients are an active member of the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce and are in good standing.
NOMINEES TO DATE:
JOE BICKERSTAFF (BEACH BOOSTER MEDIA GROUP)
HAND RACING
GEORGIAN CIRCLE RESTAURANT
GEORGIAN LIFE PHOTO BOOTH
TASTE OF PARADISE
BOSTON PIZZA – SANDY & ALEX SMARDENKA
SUNSET GRILL – NANCY DYSON
KIRBY’S FLOORING
ANDY & DEBBIE BRUNELLE – PIZZA DEE’S
SUSY Q’s
REMAX OF WASAGA BEACH BROKERAGE – JASON RUTTAN
CANADIAN TIRE – KENN VOSS

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