Parkland Chamber of Commerce continued recognizing some of its members last night with their annual Chamber Celebration night.
Executive Director Stephen Chychota was very impressed with the quality of this year's winners and nominees.
"It almost seems like every year it gets a little better. These folks are doing some great work, and as I said during the night, some of the praise that these people get in their nomination forms is fantastic, and so much fun to read through all of that and see what people are doing and what they are involved with."
Among the winners were Gilbert Plains Country Club as Outstanding business, and Jodi and Scott McAmmond of Trakside Motors of Grandview as business people of the year.
The Watson Art Centre received the Community Appreciation Group award, with Cam Bennett accepting on their behalf
"It is very exciting to be noticed and to be honoured. The Watson has been a part of the Chamber for 51 years, so it is nice to be recognized for what the Watson does for the community."
MDB Outdoors claimed the best startup business while Jodie Romanow of Relief Business Solutions took home best Side Hustle job.
Two awards were also renamed last night.
Local lawyer Doug Deans received the Stephen Chychota Legacy award, while Ashley Vandepoele was presented the Eric Irwin Community Appreciation Individual award.
"I (get involved in my community) because I genuinely want to make things better with each of our events and each of our committees. And make sure we have equitable access for individuals and work very hard on all of the committees that I sit on to make sure that things are affordable in our community and celebrate the individuals that live within them," said Vandepoele.
