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.