The Delta Chamber of Commerce went virtual to honour businesses and individuals with its 69th Annual Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala on Nov. 19.
Long considered to be the premiere business event of the year, the Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala is a high-profile, prestigious event for Delta business and individuals.
The evening also served as a fundraiser for Deltaassist’s holiday programs that had to be adjusted this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Monetary donations and gift cards are being collected to support these initiatives.
Here is a rundown of this year’s winners:
Citizen of the Year
Don Sangster.
Business of the Year
Winner: West Coast Seeds. Finalists: Alongside You, South Coast Casuals.
Rising Star
Winner: Barnside Brewing Finalists: Boca Grande Donut Shop, Ladner Village Physiotherapy.
Small Business
Winner: Ladner Village Market. Finalists: Avalon Dance Shop, Stir Coffee House.
Medium Business
Winner: Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc. Finalists: Il Posto Restaurant, Lady Bug'z Senior Lifestyle Assistant.
Large Business
Winner: Mario's Kitchen & Gracie's Next Door. Finalists: Bria Communities and Nurse Next Door.
Excellence in Industry or Manufacturing
Winner: MTU Maintenance Canada. Finalists: North American Rail Products, VanGo Glass.
Environmental Leadership
Winner: Hydra Energy. Finalists: Deolia Waste Solutions and Seaspan Ferries.
Apprentice Sponsor of the Year
Winner: ATI Truck Repair Ltd. Finalists: McKim Mechanical, Absolute Plumbing Solutions.
Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Brandon Bowden. Finalists: Rory Steward, Ryan Hughes.