One of the biggest events on the Drumheller calendar every year is the Celebration of Excellence.
The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce, Travel Drumheller, and the Rotary Club of Drumheller come together to celebrate the stars of our community. This week the finalists have been announced for the annual awards.
Below are the award categories and the finalists for each award:
Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce Awards:
- Business Professional of the Year – Heather Jones, Lana Phillips, and Keri Looijen
- Community Builder of the Year – Boston Pizza, Cold Bones Fest-Hoodoos Music League, Dry Canyon Collectables
- Employer of Choice of the Year – Bikes and Bites, Drumheller Registries, Gallagher’s Trucking
- Large Business of the Year – ATB Financial, Gallagher’s Trucking, Hi-Way 9 Express
- Small Business of the Year – Bikes and Bites, Dry Canyon Collectables, Harper’s Tire
- Most Promising New Business of the Year – Bridgeviews Retreat & Glamping, Happy Belly Grill and Bar, Valley Ice Cream Shoppe
“The Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the outstanding individuals, businesses and organizations nominated for this year’s Celebration of Excellence awards,” shares Heather Bitz, Executive Director of the Chamber. “Their dedication, innovation and community spirit truly exemplify the best of the Drumheller Valley. We look forward to celebrating these achievements with our valued partners.”
Rotary Club of Drumheller Awards:
- Female Athlete of the Year – Addyson Freilinger, Andi Calon
- Male Athlete of the Year – Corbin Moulton, Hayes Armstrong
- Most Courteous Employee – Edie Renkema, Taven Clark
- Citizen of the Year – Cindy Thomas, Larry Coney
“The Drumheller Rotary Club extends its gratitude to everyone who submitted nominations,” comments Heather Dyck of the Rotary Club of Drumheller. “We are thrilled to honour the contributions of this year’s finalists.”
Travel Drumheller Awards:
- Tourism Business of the Year – Bridgeviews Retreat & Glamping, Valley Ice Cream Shoppe
- Hospitality Ambassador – Lynn Fabrick, Natalie Lum
- Event of the Year – Boogie In The Badlands, Cold Bones Fest, Great Big Weekend Concerts
Tickets for this year’s awards gala go on sale on May 1st. Visit www.drumhellercelebrationofexcellence.com for all the details
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