The Greater Westside Board of Trade (GWBOT) hosted its 22nd Key Business Awards Gala Thur., Feb. 29 at The Cove Lakeside Resort.
The Business of the Year was awarded to The Westside Salvation Army.
This year’s recipient of the Geoffrey Paynter Citizen of The Year is West Kelowna resident and community advocate, Melissa Grassmick from Julia’s Junction.
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It honors a citizen, like Geoffrey, who has made outstanding contributions to the welfare of the community through involvement and participation.
Mrs. Marci Paynter presented the award to Grassmick.
“We commend Melissa Grassmick for her outstanding leadership, unwavering drive, commitment and unparalleled dedication to the creation of Julia’s Junction in the heart of Westbank Town Centre,” stated a release from the GWBOT.
Awards listed below with accompanying sponsor and winner’s name:
- Arts & Entertainment, sponsored by Hergott Law - Klick Entertainment
- Community & Public Service, sponsored by City of West Kelowna - Westside Salvation Army
- Young Entrepreneur, sponsored by Creative Trophies & Gifts - Kyla King, Rad Jamz
- Environmentally Sustainable Business, sponsored by Gorman Bros - Enviro Metal Towing
- Home Based Business, sponsored by Snap Commercial Photography - Paradigm 3D
- Large Business, sponsored by Pushor Mitchell - GRM Inc.
- New Business, sponsored by WK Group LLP - WanderlustStuff
- Platinum Service Provider, sponsored by Kelowna International Airport - 1st Class Auto Glass and Upholstery Ltd.
- Small Business, sponsored by Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan Administered by TD Benefits - Rad Jamz
- Technology and Innovation, sponsored by Hero Security - Limitless EV
- Indigenous Business, sponsored by Westbank First Nation - ki?lawna? Builders Limited
- Tourism and Hospitality, sponsored Kelly O’Bryan’s - 19 Okanagan Grill + Bar
- Business of the Year, sponsored by Kelowna International Airport - Westside Salvation Army
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