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    All the winners from the 2017 Lake Country Business Excellence Awards

    The Lake Country Business Excellence Awards took place on Friday.

    For the 15th year, businesses in Lake Country were honoured for their achievements, service and employees.

    Photo Credit: Contributed

    Here's the full list of winners, and congratulations to all!

    • Volunteer of the Year (Gerry Morton Award): Bernard Dewonck (Rotary Club)
    • Employee of the Year: Anne Leistner (CIBC)
    • New Business of the Year: Dairy Queen
    • Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Mountain Home Services
    • Customer Service Excellence: UBR Services Copy and Print Center
    • Employer of the Year: Interior Savings
    • Tourism Excellence Award: Sip Happens Wine Tours
    • Business of the Year: Nalu Massage Therapy and Wellness
    • Business Person of the Year: Garth McKay (Lake Country Medical Clinic)
    • Licensed Service Provider of the Year: Sun City Physiotherapy
    • Rising Star of the Year: Neon Counselling
    • Community Project of the Year: Art Walk

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