The Placentia Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were created to recognize member businesses and organizations, whose achievements or community involvement, have made significant contributions to the economic and social well-being of the region served by the Placentia Chamber of Commerce. The 2018 awards were presented on September 19, 2018 during the Placentia Bay Industrial Showcase. The awards were presented by MHA Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation and Placentia Chamber of Commerce President Karen Maher.

Here is a listing of the recipients from 2018:

2018 Business Excellence Award Recipients – Front: Philip Meade, Philp’s Café – Rising Star; Frankie Nash, CBDC Avalon West – Chamber’s Choice; Tanya White, CBDC Avalon West – Employee of the Year; and Gerard Smith, G&M Family Farms – Innovator of the Year. Back: MHA Mark Browne; Maurice Griffiths, Universal Construction – Business Excellence Under 10 Employees; Bill Quilty, Grandma’s Kitchen – New Business of the Year; Edward Traverse, Freshwater Community Centre – Placentia Bay Impact; and Placentia Chamber President Karen Maher.