From new business ventures to long-standing involvement, a variety of groups have been nominated for Armstrong Spallumcheen 2024 Community Excellence Awards.

The awards will be handed out Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Centennial Auditorium - "all with a fun pop culture twist," according to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce.

"We can't wait to celebrate with you!"

There are 50 businesses and groups nominated in the nine categories, as follows:

Rising Star (presented by Rossworn Henderson)

Freechild Farm

Mia More Tacos

Monashee Garage Doors

PV BLVD Coffee

The Clove

Willing2Ninja

Micro Business of the Year (presented by Vantage One Credit Union)

BDC Welding

Drawing It Out

Quality Irrigation

Integrity Traffic Control

Mia More

RSM Construction

1602 Custom Designs

Small Business of the Year (presented by Blackwell Building Movers)

A24

Bloom Flower Festivals

Eagle Rock Plumbing & Heating

OK Tire

PV BLVD Coffee

Swanson Mountain Fitness

Wood Mountain Naturals

Mid-size Business of the Year (presented by Community Futures North Okanagan)

Monashee Outdoors

Nelson's Glass

Overlander Restaurant

The Village Dairy

VantageOne Credit Union

Corporate Business of the Year (presented by HUB International Insurance Brokers)

Armstrong Veterinary Clinic

Fieldstone Organics

Rancho Vignola

Shepherd's Home Hardware

Sunbelt Rentals aka Nor-Val Rentals

Employer of the Year (presented by Shepherd's Home Hardware & Outdoor Living Centre)

Brad Bourgeois - Hoagies Towing

Brendan Chapple - BDC Welding

Deb - Country Manor

Fery - The Clove

Georgia Tettanente - The Clove

Jason - Guardian Pharmacy

Route #4 Canada Post deliverer

Revitalization and Innovation Award (presented by Hytec - A Kohler Company)

Fresh Valley Farms

The Village Dairy

Hospitality and Tourism Award (presented by the Township of Spallumcheen)

Armstrong Metalfest

Asparagus Community Theatre

Fresh Valley Farms

Rod n Rails Car Show

The Village Dairy

The Big Cheese Festival

Organization of the Year (presented by Okanagan Restoration Services Ltd.)

Armstrong Legion Branch #35

Armstrong Preschool

Armstrong Pride Society

Armstrong Wetlands Association

Girl Guides of Canada - Armstrong

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