The Delta Chamber of Commerce Presents
Friday, November 14, 2014 Delta Town and Country Inn With Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsor
We wish to acknowledge and thank our 2014 Hats Off to Excellence Award Sponsors!
Volunteer of the Year
Micro Business of the Year
Employee Extraordinaire of the Year
Small Business of the Year
Special Events and Tourism
Large Business of the Year
Rising Star Business of the Year
Citizen of the Year
Green Business of the Year
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For 63 years, the Delta Chamber of Commerce has continued its long-standing tradition of recognizing individuals, organizations and businesses that have made and continue to make a difference in our community. rec·og·nize ˈrekəɡˌnīz/ verb show official appreciation of; acknowledge formally We gather this evening to put all finalists in the spotlight and recognize and honour the Volunteer of the Year, the Employee Extraordinaire of the Year, Special Events and Tourism of the Year, the Rising Star Business of the Year, the Green Business of the Year, the Micro Business of the Year, the Small Business of the Year, the Large Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year. hon·our ˈänər/ verb regard with great respect We look forward to continuing tonight’s tradition well into the future. Our vision is “strengthening commerce and industry because Delta matters” and we add “community” to that statement this evening. Thank you very much for being a part of this important celebration. Orv Nickel Chair, Board of Directors Delta Chamber of Commerce – Page 3
We wish to thank our Sustaining Annual Partners! Platinum Partners
Gold Partner
Silver Partners
Media Partners
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THE LIVE AUCTION LINEUP! 1
Wine Galore – a bumper basket of wine Thanks to the Delta Chamber of Commerce Board of Director - $500.00 2 Parksville Condo – three-bedroom condo for four nights (24-27 April, 2015) with return ferry fare for one vehicle and two people, meals at Tigh-NaMara’s Cedars Restaurant and the Black Goose Inn. Thanks to Orv Nickel, TIgh-Na-Mara and the Black Goose Inn - $1,240.00 3 Chill Winston Food Fest – five-course dinner for six people with wine pairings and, with one week’s advance notice, a limo to and from the feast. Thanks to Chef Derek Bothwell and the Delta Funeral Home - $1,100.00 4 Fraser River Cruise – a private, three-hour cruise for 10 people on a harbour patrol vessel including a catered lunch on board. Thanks to Port Metro Vancouver - $3,200.00 5 Men With Sticks – a suite for 12 for the Vancouver Giants-Kelowna Rockets match (Dec 30), Triple O burger, fries and a drink each, 1 VIP parking pass. Thanks to Delta Cable and the Vancouver Giants - $1,400.00 6 See Your Name In Lights – 570 times a day, for 14 days, on the outdoor LED screens at the Massey Tunnel (both directions) and the Alex Fraser Bridge. Thanks to Immediate Images - $4,500.00 7 Grey Cup and a Good Night’s Sleep – two tickets to the 2014 Grey Cup and one night’s accommodation at the River Rock Casino Resort. Take SkyTrain! Thanks to Ian Tait and the River Rock Casino Resort - $870.00 8 Casa Santevia in Whistler – two nights in a four-bedroom townhome in Twin Lakes Village in Whistler, Scandinavian Baths Experience for two and $100 Keg Steakhouse and Bar gift certificate. Thanks to Yvonne Anderson, Scandinave Spa, Keg Whistler- $1,220.00 9 Fitness, Fashion and Fun – two, three-month fitness passes; $250 New Balance gift certificate; boxing gloves and $200 Tower Fitness gift certificate Thanks to Delta Parks and Rec, New Balance, Tower Fitness - $1,100.00 10 Just Wait til Spring! – a round of golf with carts for four people at Beach Grove Golf Course and Tsawwassen Springs – A Whole New Golf Experience. Thanks to Beach Grove Golf Course and Tsawwassen Springs - $900.00 11 The Perfect Alibi – it’s your own seven-piece band for your own private or public party, function, business or community event. Local guys, local talent! Thanks to The Perfect Alibi - $750.00
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MICRO BUSINESS YEAR VOLUNTEER OF OF THETHE YEAR 2 Honest Carpenter is committed to providing its Pam Keith has been deeply involved in serving her community clients with a variety since she moved from Albertaofinimprovement, 1987. Pam hasrepair servedand on the maintenance services forColumbia their homes. Gary board of Special Olympics British sinceOwner 2005 including three years as Viceextensive Chair, andknowledge three yearsand as Chair. In her role as McAuley’s experience in the Chair, Pam was visible throughout the 2013 Special BC construction industry exceeds 20 years andOlympics he is proud Summer fromclients kickingonoffa the Opening basis Ceremonies, to toGames: work with one-to-one to provide presenting medals at events and attending the volunteer the best service available to customers all over the breakfast on the last daymean of thethat Games to recognize and thank Lower Mainland. More and more referrals clients trust 2 Honest the many people who helped make the Games such a success. Carpenter to provide the same great level of service and attention to detail for Pam was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for Community Service in 2012, and their friends, families and co-workers. was named 2001 Volunteer of the Year Award in the Community Service category by Volunteer Vancouver. She is currently Assistant Coach of the Special Olympics Rhythmic Gymnastics Program here in Delta. Localz Urban Café opened its doors to patrons in the heart ofhas Ladner a westfor coast-style coffee Steve Krawchuk beenVillage a Deltaas resident 29 years and house and bistro. Ladner has a variety of cafés, but Delta business owner for 13 years. Steve has coached a variety believe Localz Urban Caféasisserving dedicated to the of sportswe over a 20-year period as well on the boards perfect cup of coffee ... in the perfect environment. of the Delta Ringette Association, the Lower Mainland Ringette Serving delicious Salt Springand Coffee, Localz aims to provide coffee in League, the organizing committee forthe thebest Western Canada Ladner in addition toRingette servingChampionships. delicious gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups Through his business, Steve hasand desserts. The Right sponsored Place, Themany RightDelta Time.events and supported them through onsite participation. He currently sits on the board of directors for the Delta Sport Council, Ronald McDonald House and cochairs theMurray family council at the Westshore Engelsjord began VanGoLaylum Glass inresidential 2008 in care facility. Steve is proud to live and work in Delta and firmly believes in the order to share his experience as a sought-after philosophy of giving back to hisarchitectural community. Journeyman Glazier, with smaller clients deserving that same quality product and Bob Taggart has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion service for Custom Frameless Showers. Murray’s Branch 61 – Ladner for 35 years, on the executive committee work has been featured on HGTV, and after for over 30 years and has held every position on the committee designing and installing thousands of custom frameless showers, he has earned including two terms as President. Bob has been running the his title as The Custom Shower Specialist. Murray has also been able to cut down Legion Meat draw for 34 years and has volunteered for the production turn-around time from 10 to only two days, by coaching his suppliers Legion Poppy Campaign for over 30 years. He has been a on how to deliver the high-quality product that VanGo’s clients demand. volunteer with Delta Lacrosse since 1978 and the Jr. B Hockey Murray’s knowledge, honesty and dedication to value have earned him his by loyal Team since 1997. Bob was awarded lifetime membership the following within Delta and beyond. Legion and the BC Junior Hockey Association. He was also awarded the Legion’s Meritorious Medal, a prestigious medal that has only been awarded to two other members of the legion. Bob has volunteered countless hours in support of his community.
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GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR EMPLOYEE EXTRAORDINAIRE Earthwise Society is a not-for-profit organization that Link has Immanuel Chen has been a vital member of the Harbour been part of theInc. Delta community 30 years.ofThe Container Services team from the for dayover of purchase the missionbyofthe Earthwise is to promote sustainable company Payne Group in November 2009. He has communities. Earthwise works to build with been a driving force in helping Harbour Linkpartnerships to successfully businesses, schools, andlast other to collaborate grow its business over the fivenon-profits years by nearly threeonImmanuel initiativesoversees that helparaise of responsible making fold. staff awareness of 12 people for informed decisions about how we treat the earth. coordinating the seamless flow of the delivery and pick-up of Education of the at largeatisthe important over 300 import andcommunity export containers Port of in “bringing home” theVancouver idea that we areImmanuel responsible for our own sustainability in daily. treats every dispatch assignment our current environment. Earthwise operates a two-acre organic farm and a personally and with the highest level of customer care as if the shipment wasonehis acre ecological garden in Tsawwassen. Earthwise Garden own. Immanueldemonstration cares passionately about each memberThe of his team and helps and in Farm are as a social enterprise in part byrespected sales fromby the every wayrun possible to support them.supported He is admired and allon-site his staff Farmeveryone Store and program. and heCSA meets or he comes into contact with. Rebecca Efonoff wears many hats atFarmland, Delta Cable. She is the Located in the heart of Delta’s Kumiko’s team Natural lead of the Delta Cable Retail Store in Ladner hosts Farm Market provides their customersand with the Delta TV feature Coffee Shop Gal. Rebecca earned organic natural show eggs, poultry, produce and honey a spotproducts. in Eastlink’s Chairman’s Club, which is Eastlink’s Everything grown at Kumiko’s Natural Farm highest honour for top employeesKumiko - the first Delta Cable Market is free of chemicals. sells produce employee to dogarden, so. Rebecca diligently with Deltaand grown from her organic vegetable givingworks customers access to safe Cable to be active in community involvement, often fresh food. Kumiko’s Natural Farm Market opened in the spring of 2011. times recruiting of natural. her ownKumiko’s family to autumn participate in Delta Kumiko’s focus is local, organicmembers and simply market events, as the Ladner May Days dried Parade, theand North Delta family days and featuressuch sprouts, winter vegetables, fruits vegetables, alongside thethe Tsawwassen Sun festival. She has a great record of customer compliments and farm’s eggs and honey. Kumiko’s Natural Farm Market is open for everyone’s for building customer rapport needs. by listening and making customers feel valued, natural organic farm produce understanding what it is to walk a mile in their shoes and that not every customer has the same needs. Situated in Ladner, Village Farms has almost thirty years of experience in the hydroponic greenhouse industry. Ann Lacey has been a fitness instructor at the Winskill Aquatic Beginning with just ten acres of greenhouse facilities, and Fitness Centre since 2001. She became an Assistant Village Farms today operates more than 262 acres and Fitness Coordinator in 2007 and teaches classes at the South markets an additional 120 acres of greenhouse. Village Delta Recreation Centre. She teaches a variety of fitness Farms is the leading vegetable greenhouse producer and supplier in the North classes, with aquatic classes and aquatic personal training as America and have earned a reputation in the industry. Village Farms’ growing her specialty. She co-developed programs for people with techniques respect 21st century sensibilities for environmentally sustainable and Parkinson’s disease, people with hip and knee replacements, healthy foods. Village Farms is the leader in the intensive Integrated Pest and a cross training program for mobility challenged seniors. Management (IPM) program which uses beneficial insects to control pests and Ann is energetic and outgoing and puts her heart and soul stimulate healthy plant growth. Village Farm’s excess water is spread onto native into her job and makes exercising fun, especially for senior grasses adjacent to the greenhouse for local cattle to graze upon. and those with special mobility needs.
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SPECIAL AND RISINGEVENTS STAR OF THETOURISM YEAR KristinFamily Bishopowned is theand chair of Tourism Delta, the operated Altmaerker German Sausage municipality’s destination marketing House & newly-formed Deli is run by Stephan and Sandra Till. The Till’s organization. Tourism Delta aims to increase awareness of came from the Altmark region of Germany to the Lower attractions and aactivities theand, area,inand increase Mainland few yearsinago 2012, Stephanvisitor’s and lengthSandra of stayopened and spend Delta’s businesses. In 2014, theirinown Northlocal Delta deli. Stephan is a certified FleischerofMeister whoof learned and perfected his with the participation a number volunteer community craft in his native Germany. He prepares homemade stakeholders, and with the support of several of local sausages,Tourism meat products and several ready-to-eat organizations, Delta produced and distributeditems a using traditional German and European and exclusively. community map, recipes launched a techniques website, and embarked on a Altmaerker recently won each threeof First Placepromotes Awards for best European Wiener, social media campaign, which local activities and points of Schinkenspeck and Fine Liver Sausage (Unsmoked), and a Third Place Award interest Delta. In the short 3 years that Kristin has led the committee, shefor has Italian Bratwurst, at the Great Canadian Sausage Making Competition at the 2014 encouraged stakeholders in Delta to come together with the goal of promoting Fraser Valley Food Show Abbotsford. all of Delta’s events andinattractions. Fit Gals PJ Wren Risse Dalbywith are experts in online Anne Go Janzen started Farmand Fresh Events a mission in fitness and nutrition plans for women. They provide mind; to showcase local purveyors in their environment,the guidance, eBooksmarkets and motivation whereonline they live, work step-by-step and play. Farmers’ have to get their members strong, healthy and confident. With become a community success story in many areas of the their combined love and expertise of fitness (PJ) and Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, and when Farm Fresh nutrition (Risse) it was only a matter of time before they Events started markets in North Delta, the community turned their friendship into a partnership. Formed in answered in a big way. The North Delta Markets – Firehall 2012, the Go Fit Gals now have members worldwide. Farmers’ Market and North Delta Market – boastthey Through social media, their website, popular weekly blogWinter and YouTube channel guest visits up to 1,000 people per market, with over 60 purveyors throughout are able to connect with women all around the globe. Go Fit Gals have grown their the seasons. With this hashave come some incredible tourism coverage business by 25-35% eachsuccess year, and updated their website and added threefor Delta. Farm Fresh Events is an addition that continues to grow … just like the more signature online nutrition and fitness plans. farmers, artisans, craft people and artists it promotes. Situated at the entry into the Ladner Village in Johnny's GillianCorner, McLeod is Coffee LibraryHouse Manager the Fraser coffee Valley shop Stir is anfor independent Regional and is responsible for events and activities thatLibrary has historical ties to the community. The property at Ladner Pioneer, Tsawwassen and George Mackie where the coffee house sits was home to the lateLibraries. John Gillian,Lowe along with of 40Ladner other FVRL staff, supportsknown the as owner Grocery, otherwise development literacy for all agesHis and Johnny'sof toevery many type of theofLadner community. youngest son, and Robert, has followed in his father's provides programs resources to accomplish this goal. proprietary footsteps and has come back to the very spot FVRL partners with many Delta organizations, businesses, he grewalong up and opened up Stir Coffeeand House in 2012. associations with City departments staff. FVRL’sAn attention to detail, skilled staff, and a passion for coffee highlights include work with Immigration Service organizations, partnerships with has been the recipe to aim to provide the perfect cup every time. With a strong local organizations to promote the distribution of gleaned foods in a central and sense community a backbone to quality and customer service, the team at Stir publicoflocation, andas the Delta Reads! Programs which brings residents together Coffee House have been recognized for their efforts by the coffee community, food to celebrate FVRL’s anniversary year. bloggers, and the countless regulars from all parts of Delta and beyond.
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RISINGEVENTS STAR OF THE YEAR SPECIAL AND TOURISM Altmaerker German Sausage KristinFamily Bishopowned is the and chairoperated of Tourism Delta, the House &newly-formed Deli is run by Stephan and Sandra Till. The Till’s municipality’s destination marketing came from the Altmark region of Germany to the Lower organization. Tourism Delta aims to increase awareness of Mainland a few years ago and, in 2012, Stephan and attractions and activities in the area, and increase visitor’s theirinown North Delta deli. Stephan is a lengthSandra of stayopened and spend Delta’s local businesses. In 2014, certified FleischerofMeister whooflearned andcommunity perfected his with the participation a number volunteer craft in his native Germany. He prepares homemade stakeholders, and with the support of several of local sausages,Tourism meat products and several organizations, Delta produced andready-to-eat distributeditems a using traditional German and European recipes and techniques exclusively. community map, launched a website, and embarked on a Altmaerker recently won three First Place Awards for best European Wiener, social media campaign, each of which promotes local activities and points of Schinkenspeck and Fine Liver Sausage (Unsmoked), and a Third Place Award for interest Delta. In the short 3 years that Kristin has led the committee, she has Italian Bratwurst, at the Great Canadian Sausage Making Competition at the 2014 encouraged Delta to come together with the goal of promoting Fraser Valleystakeholders Food Show inin Abbotsford. all of Delta’s events and attractions. Go Fit Gals PJ Wren and Risse Dalby are experts in online Anne Janzen Farm plans Freshfor Events withThey a mission inthe fitness started and nutrition women. provide mind; to showcase local purveyors in their environment, online guidance, step-by-step eBooks and motivation to whereget they live,members work and play. Farmers’ markets haveWith their strong, healthy and confident. become a community success story in many areas of and the their combined love and expertise of fitness (PJ) Lower nutrition Mainland(Risse) and Fraser Valley, and when Farm Fresh it was only a matter of time before they Eventsturned startedtheir markets in North the community friendship intoDelta, a partnership. Formed in answered in a big way. The North Delta Markets – Firehall 2012, the Go Fit Gals now have members worldwide. Market and North Delta Marketchannel – boastthey Through social media,Farmers’ their website, popular weekly blogWinter and YouTube guest visits up to 1,000 market,the with overGo 60Fit purveyors are able to connect with people womenper all around globe. Gals havethroughout grown their business by 25-35% each year, and their website and added three the seasons. With this success hashave comeupdated some incredible tourism coverage for more signature online nutrition and fitness plans. Delta. Farm Fresh Events is an addition that continues to grow … just like the farmers, artisans, craft people and artists it promotes. Situated at the entry into the Ladner Village in Johnny's Coffee House is anfor independent coffee shop Gillian Corner, McLeodStir is Library Manager the Fraser Valley thatLibrary has historical ties to the community. Theactivities property Regional and is responsible for events and where the coffee house sits was home to the late John at Ladner Pioneer, Tsawwassen and George Mackie Libraries. Lowe owner of Ladner Grocery, otherwise known Gillian, along with 40 other FVRL staff, supports the as Johnny'softoevery manytype of the development ofLadner literacycommunity. for all ages His and youngest son, Robert, has followed in his father's provides programs and resources to accomplish this goal. proprietary and has come back to the very spot FVRL partners withfootsteps many Delta organizations, businesses, he grew up and opened up Stir Coffee House in 2012. associations along with City departments and staff. FVRL’sAn attention to detail, skilled staff, and a passion for coffee highlights include work with Immigration Service organizations, partnerships with has been the recipe to aim to provide the perfect cup every time. With a strong local organizations to promote the distribution of gleaned foods in a central and sense of community as a backbone to quality and customer service, the team at Stir public location, and the Delta Reads! Programs which brings residents together Coffee House have been recognized for their efforts by the coffee community, food to celebrate anniversary year. bloggers, and FVRL’s the countless regulars from all parts of Delta and beyond.
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GREEN EMPLOYEE BUSINESS EXTRAORDINAIRE OF THE YEAR Immanuel Chen has been a vital member of the Harbour Earthwise Society is a not-for-profit organization that Link has Container Services team from the for dayover of purchase the been part of theInc. Delta community 30 years.ofThe company byofthe Payne Group in November 2009. He has mission Earthwise is to promote sustainable been a driving force in helping Harbour Linkpartnerships to successfully communities. Earthwise works to build with grow its business over the fivenon-profits years by nearly threebusinesses, schools, andlast other to collaborate fold.onImmanuel staff awareness of 12 people for initiativesoversees that helpa raise ofresponsible making coordinating the seamless flow of the delivery and pick-up of informed decisions about how we treat the earth. overEducation 300 import andcommunity export containers Port of in of the at largeatisthe important daily. treats every dispatch assignment “bringing home” theVancouver idea that we areImmanuel responsible for our own sustainability in personally and with the highest level of customer care as if the shipment was his our current environment. Earthwise operates a two-acre organic farm and a oneown. Immanuel demonstration cares passionately about each memberThe of his team and helps and in acre ecological garden in Tsawwassen. Earthwise Garden every possible to support them.supported He is admired and allon-site his staff Farm way are run as a social enterprise in part byrespected sales fromby the and everyone heCSA meets or he comes into contact with. Farm Store and program. Rebecca Efonoff wears many hats atFarmland, Delta Cable. She is the Located in the heart of Delta’s Kumiko’s team Natural lead of the Delta Cable Retail Store in Ladner hosts Farm Market provides their customersand with the Delta TV feature show Coffee Shop Gal. Rebecca earned organic natural eggs, poultry, produce and honey a spotproducts. in Eastlink’s Chairman’s Club, which is Eastlink’s Everything grown at Kumiko’s Natural Farm highest honour for top employees the first Delta Cable Market is free of chemicals. Kumiko sells produce employee to do so. Rebecca works diligently with Delta grown from her organic vegetable garden, giving customers access to safe and to be active in community fresh food. Kumiko’sCable Natural Farm Market opened ininvolvement, the spring of often 2011. times recruiting members of her own family to participate in Delta Kumiko’s focus is local, organic and simply natural. Kumiko’s autumn market events, as thewinter Ladner May Days dried Parade, theand North Delta family days and featuressuch sprouts, vegetables, fruits vegetables, alongside thethe Tsawwassen Sun festival. She has a great record of customer compliments and farm’s eggs and honey. Kumiko’s Natural Farm Market is open for everyone’s for building customer rapport by listening and making customers feel valued, natural organic farm produce needs. understanding what it is to walk a mile in their shoes and that not every customer has the same needs. Situated in Ladner, Village Farms has almost thirty years of experience the hydroponic industry. Ann Lacey has been ainfitness instructorgreenhouse at the Winskill Aquatic Beginning with just ten acres of greenhouse facilities, and Fitness Centre since 2001. She became an Assistant Farms in today moreclasses than 262 acres and FitnessVillage Coordinator 2007operates and teaches at the South markets an additional 120 acres of greenhouse. Village Delta Recreation Centre. She teaches a variety of fitness Farms is the leadingclasses, vegetable producer and supplier in the Northas withgreenhouse aquatic classes and aquatic personal training America and have earned a reputation in the industry. Villagefor Farms’ growing her specialty. She co-developed programs people with techniques respectParkinson’s 21st centurydisease, sensibilities for environmentally sustainable and people with hip and knee replacements, healthy foods. Village Farms is the leader in the intensive Integrated Pest and a cross training program for mobility challenged seniors. Management (IPM)Ann program which and usesoutgoing beneficialand insects pestssoul and is energetic puts to hercontrol heart and stimulate healthy plant growth. Village Farm’s excess water is spread onto native into her job and makes exercising fun, especially for senior grasses adjacent toand the those greenhouse for local cattle to graze upon. with special mobility needs.
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VOLUNTEER OFOF THETHE YEAR MICRO BUSINESS YEAR Pam Keith has been deeply involved in serving her community 2 Honest Carpenter is committed to providing its since she moved from Alberta in 1987. Pam has served on clients with a variety of improvement, repair and the board of Special Olympics British sinceOwner 2005 including maintenance services for Columbia their homes. Gary three years as Vice Chair, and three years as Chair. In her role as McAuley’s extensive knowledge and experience in the Chair, Pam was visible throughout the 2013 Special Olympics BC construction industry exceeds 20 years and he is proud Summer Games: from kicking off the Opening Ceremonies, to to work with clients on a one-to-one basis to provide presenting medals at events and attending the volunteer the best service available to customers all over the breakfast on the last day of the Games to recognize and thank Lower Mainland. More and more referrals mean that clients trust 2 Honest the many people who helped make the Games such a success. Carpenter to provide the same great Medal level offor service and attention detailand for Pam was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Community Service into2012, theirnamed friends, families and co-workers. was 2001 Volunteer of the Year Award in the Community Service category by Volunteer Vancouver. She is currently Assistant Coach of the Special Olympics Rhythmic Gymnastics Program here in Delta. Localz Urban Café opened its doors to patrons in the Steve Krawchuk beenVillage a Deltaasresident 29 years coffee and heart ofhas Ladner a west for coast-style Delta business for 13Ladner years. has Steve has coached a variety house owner and bistro. a variety of cafés, but of sportswe over a 20-year period as well on the boards believe Localz Urban Caféas is serving dedicated to the of the Delta Ringette Association, Lower Mainland Ringette perfect cup of coffee ... inthe the perfect environment. League, and the organizing committee for the Western Serving delicious Salt Spring Coffee, Localz aims to provide the best coffeeCanada in Through his business, Steve hasand Ladner in addition toRingette serving Championships. delicious gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups sponsored desserts. The Right Place, The many Right Delta Time.events and supported them through onsite participation. He currently sits on the board of directors for the Delta Sport Council, Ronald McDonald House and cochairs the family council at the Westshore Laylum residential Murray Engelsjord began VanGo Glass in 2008 in care facility. Steve is proud to live and work in Delta and firmly believes in the order to share his experience as a sought-after philosophy of giving back to his community. architectural Journeyman Glazier, with smaller clients that same quality Bob Taggart hasdeserving been a member of the Royal product Canadianand Legion service for for Custom Frameless Murray’s Branch 61 – Ladner 35 years, on the Showers. executive committee hasand been on position HGTV, and after for over work 30 years hasfeatured held every on the committee designing and installing thousands of custom frameless showers, he has earned including two terms as President. Bob has been running the his title as The Custom Shower Murray has also been able toforcut down Legion MeatSpecialist. draw for 34 years and has volunteered the production turn-around time fromCampaign 10 to only by coaching his suppliers Legion Poppy fortwo overdays, 30 years. He has been a volunteer with product Delta Lacrosse since 1978 and demand. the Jr. B Hockey on how to deliver the high-quality that VanGo’s clients sinceand 1997. Bob was to awarded lifetime membership by the Murray’s knowledge,Team honesty dedication value have earned him his loyal Legion and the BC Junior Hockey Association. He was also following within Delta and beyond. awarded the Legion’s Meritorious Medal, a prestigious medal that has only been awarded to two other members of the legion. Bob has volunteered countless hours in support of his community.
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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Harbour Link provides intermodal container transport and off-dock container terminal services to all sectors of the container shipping community. The Company has a time-honoured history spanning more than 25 years and is known for its strong customer service approach that enables the company to achieve its motto of being "Strong on Service, Reliability and People." Harbour Link uses highly-controlled preventative maintenance and safety programs to ensure its truck fleet, rolling stock and yard equipment are mechanically safe and roadworthy. For the past five years, Harbour Link has been recognized by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association as Truck Carrier of the Year, Best Long Haul Carrier and Best Local Carrier. Founded in 1973, Jordair Compressors Inc. is the leading supplier of self-contained breathing apparatus recharging systems to all of the major fire departments across Canada. Jordair has sold and serviced over 5,000 air and gas compressors and offers a certified Technical Training Program. It has a national sales network and provides authorized service centers throughout Canada. Clients include the Canadian Armed Forces, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Oil and Gas Producers, Oil Production Platforms and the Petro-Chemical Industry The company has over 40 years of experience in the high-pressure compressor business and also provides a number of compressed natural gas vehicle refuelling stations to clients such as Fortis BC and Gaz Metro. Plascon Plastics produces quality plastic products for diverse markets using the injection molding process. The company is a leading manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of five-gallon pail containers. Clients include the paint, food, health and beauty, home and garden, water filtration, industrial coatings and building industries. Plascon’s engineers, toolmakers and industrial designers work closely with their clients to reduce their costs, improve lead time and get parts to the marketplace faster. Plascon Plastics continues to provide persistent support to our customers including outstanding service and technical advice based on a comprehensive understanding of their customers’ businesses.
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Congratulations to the Delta Chamber of Commerce 2014 Hats Off to Excellence Award nominees and recipients. We celebrate your achievements and applaud your success.
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LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Established in 1979, Hillmar Industries is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of Storm Brakes, Thrusters, Thruster Disc Brakes, Hydraulic Power Units, Industrial Disc Brakes and Cable Reels. Hillmar is at the forefront of innovate designs for the bulk material handling industry. Much of its success can be attributed to their highly qualified and motivated team of people who help to develop and apply new innovations to their products. The Hillmar team produces top quality products to satisfy every requirement in their industry which keeps them a world leader in their field year after year. You can find their products worldwide and closer to home at Delta Port, Neptune Terminals, Westshore Terminals, Fraser Port and the Port of Vancouver. Ocean Trailer is Western Canada's leader in the sales, service and leasing of highway trailers in the four Western Provinces. Started in 1981, the company has grown to a fleet of more than 10,000 trailers, four owned locations and over 225 employees, establishing itself as the leader in the supply and service of refrigeration, flat deck, dry van and container chassis. Ocean Trailer has also been a leader in working with major technical schools for the training of Red Seal Certified Trailer mechanics, ensuring growth and opportunity for Canada's workforce for years to come. A continuous focus on being the best employer, supplier, customer and corporate citizen has made Ocean Trailer a leader in its field. Backed by 40 years of history and experience, Sonic Enclosures has built a strong reputation for integrity, quality, and excellence in the design and manufacturing of mobile metal enclosures for industrial applications. During the execution of Sonic’s largest contract ever, the company made significant advancements to their operations that were crucial to the successful completion of the project. Sonic had produced nearly 2,000,000 pounds of Electrical House Equipment destined to Kitimat that involved over 100,000 man hours of production and 25,000 hours of engineering time. Sonic’s steadfast commitment to its customers and "get it done with no complaints” attitude is a direct result of its four core values … Safety, Quality, Integrity and Excellence.
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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Vickie Sangster has been giving back to Delta for many, many years. Vickie was an active director with the Delta Sports Hall of Fameof both organizing the banquetits For 63 years, the Delta Chamber Commerce hasannual continued and participating in the decision, design and construction long-standing tradition of recognizing individuals, organizations of the Delta Sports Wall of Fame located at the entrance to and businesses that have made continue to make a with the Municipal Hall. Sheand is also a very active Rotarian difference in our community. Rotary Club of Tsawwassen and was the champion behind the building of Rotary WaterWorks Water Park located in Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen … a $500,000 project. rec·og·nize ˈrekəɡˌnīz/ verb Vickie continues to be active on her Rotary Club’s show official appreciation of; acknowledge formally International Committee despite her current battle with cancer. Vickie has a positive spirit and gets things done in South Delta. We gather this evening to put all finalists in the spotlight and
recognize and honour the Volunteer of the Year, the Employee Extraordinaire of the Year, Special Events and Tourism of the Norman Stark isof a seasoned chief has hadofa Year, the Rising Star Business the Year, theexecutive Green who Business very high-profile career in the Marine Services sector, the Year, the Micro Business of the Year, the Small Business of operating for the last 40 years in a global market the Year, the Large Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year. environment. Norman has long experience on many
business and volunteer boards including Mission Possible, the United Wayˈänər/ of the Lower Mainland, hon·our verb Tsawwassen First Nation Economic Development Corporation, Indigena regard with great respect Systems Inc, and the REACH Child and Youth Development Foundation. The goal of the Foundation’s volunteer board We look forward to tonight’s tradition the is tocontinuing raise the $4 million needed to build awell newinto facility for REACH in Ladner. In addition to his charitable work, future. Our vision is “strengthening commerce and industry Norman pursues golf and golf club repair and fabrication, because Delta matters” and we add “community” to that travel, and making model ships.
statement this evening. Thank you very much for being a part of this important celebration. Orv Nickel Chair, Board of Directors
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