Staff
The Meaford Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for this year’s Community Awards, for work completed in 2015.
Farmer of The Year Award
For the betterment of agriculture and rural living in the Municipality of Meaford
Sponsor: Earth Power Tractors & Equipment
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Albert McLean
Most Improved Business Award
Presented to an existing business that has significantly expanded and/or improved or enhanced the business premises making the community more attractive
Sponsored by: BrokerLink Insurance
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Captain’s Corner Fish & Chips
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E-Flav
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E & R Bulk Bin
Tourism Award
An award presented to a business with a commitment to local tourism through a welcoming attitude, awareness and promotion of local attractions
Sponsored by: Third Line Homes
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Apple Harvest Craft Show
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Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery
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Eggcitment Bistro
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Meaford International Film Festival
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Meaford Red Chairs
Customer Service
Presented to a business that consistently goes out of its way to provide superior service to its customers
Sponsored by Knight’s of Meaford
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Eggcitment Bistro
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HomeBUTTONS
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Meaford IDA Pharmacy
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The Shoe Tree
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This & That Vendor’s Market
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Tilly’s Café & Bakery
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Tullio’s Barber Shop
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Simply Unique Flowers & Gifts
Agribusiness
Presented to an agribusiness that has invested in sustainable farming practices and has successfully developed innovative products, processes and marketing channels
Sponsored by: TD Canada Trust
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Duxbury Cider Company
Special Merit Award
Presented to a volunteer organization or service club for exceptional effort over the past year that has enhanced the quality of life within our community
Sponsored by: Municipality of Meaford
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Second Harvest
The Peter Francis Memorial Award
Presented to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary volunteer leadership over many years and who has made a significant contribution to community development in the Municipality of Meaford. This individual must exhibit strong leadership through example. This is a lifetime achievement award. (Note: this award will not necessarily be awarded each year).
Sponsored by:Meaford Chamber of Commerce
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Brian Renken
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Jan Chapple
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Joyce Warfe
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Lindy Iversen
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Mary Bryant
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Merry McAfee
Business Owner of the Year
Presented to an owner who has made an outstanding contribution to the Municipality of Meaford, demonstrating:
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Leadership within a business.
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Dedication to the betterment of the whole community
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Good citizenship
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Care for the environment
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Sound employee relations
Sponsored by: Meaford BIA
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Cheryl Fewster, Tim Horton’s
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David and Catherine Verburg, Sizzlin Restaurant
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Nancy Ellis, Simply Unique Flowers & Gifts
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Doris Lajoie, Eggcitment Bistro
“We thank all those who took the time to nominate a business, individual, or community group,” said the Chamber in announcing the nominees.
The awards will be presented April 9 at the Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre during the Awards Dinner & Presentation. Tickets for this gala event include a catered meal by Christine Collins Catering and are available at the Meaford Chamber of Commerce Office for $55 (including HST). For more information please contact:
Maryann Almas, Meaford Chamber of Commerce
1-16 Trowbridge St. W., Meaford, ON N4L 1N2
519-538-1640 info@meafordchamber.ca
