Trail’s Valley Firearms wins Business of the Year

Local businesses were recognized for their excellence at The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce recent gala awards evening.

Nicole Pipes from Community Futures of Greater Trail (sponsor) presenting the Business of the Year Award trophy to Valley Firearms owner John Urquart. — Photo courtesy Trail Chamber Facebook page

It’s like the Academy Award season in the Kootenays these days with Chamber of Commerce’s busy handing out their recognition awards to deserving businesses in their communities.  Most recently the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce held their gala awards evening.

Here are this year’s lineup of winners:

Business of the Year Award  - Sponsored by Community Futures of Greater Trail

• Valley Firearms

Not-for-Profit Community Impact Award - Sponsored by Keystone Appraisals Inc.

• Communities in Bloom

Trades Services Excellence Award - Sponsored by Teck Trail Operations

• Waneta Auto & Equipment Repair

Professional Services Excellence Award - Sponsored by Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation

• Selkirk Security Services

Customer Service Excellence Award - Sponsored by Trail & District Chamber of Commerce

•  Kiss My Grass

Retail Excellence Award - Sponsored by Cary Zips

• Ferraro Foods

Congratulations to the organizers, nominees and winners.