The Town of Nanton held its first annual Authentic Awards Night Friday at the Bomber Command Museum.
The Town's Marketing and Communications Coordinator Davina Comstock says the event celebrating the achievements of small businesses and individuals was a huge success.
"We are very happy to have hosted such a great event, and the evening truly was about community, and the community came out to support all the wonderful people, and the award winners and the nominees. It was a fantastic evening," she says.
Here's the list of the winners:
Town of Nanton Employee of the Year (nominated by the public)
Warren Lenius
Excellence in Business - Over 10 Employees
Mountain Top Foods
Excellence in Business - 10 Employees and Under
Classic Rodeo Boutique
Audi Roy, the owner of Classic Rodeo Boutique, accepts the award from Rory Duce from Acuity LLP Accounting Professionals.
New Business/Entrepreneur of the Year
Fieldstones Rooftop Espresso & Wine Bar
Excellence in Customer Service
Sweet Queen Burgers
Nana Joumblat from Sweet Queen Burgers accepts the award from Beryl West with the Nanton Chamber of Commerce.
Best in Tourism and Travel Experience
Bomber Command Museum of Canada
Vice President of the Nanton Lancaster Society Dan Fox accepts the award from award sponsor Jennifer Handley of Maxwell South Star Realty.
Event of the Year
Canadian High School Rodeo Final
Outstanding Youth of the Year
Paige Freeman
Service Group/Not-for-Profit of the Year
The Nanton Promoters
Volunteer of the Year
Kim Williamson
Lifetime Achievement Award
Bob Evans
Bob Evans accepts his award from Nanton Mayor Rick Everett and his wife Rusty Everett.