The Clovies are turning 11.
Embarking upon their second decade of awards, the Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce will present the 11th annual Clovies in November.
New this year is a redesigned trophy. Scott Wheatley, executive director of the Chamber, said the modified trophies still retain their iconic glassy-green look, but have been updated.
“We might have changed up the trophy a bit for decade number two,” noted Wheatley. “So, that’ll be different. Same green and gold theme, though.”
He added the field of nominees this year “was a good crop” with both fresh and familiar businesses and people. The Chamber released the names of the award finalists Oct. 19 (see full list below). The winners will be unveiled at the Clovies Awards gala on Nov. 12 at Cloverdale’s Northview Golf and Country Club.
Wheatley said as” the voice” of East Surrey’s business community, the Chamber was “excited” to announce the finalists.
The evening will start with a private cocktail reception all potential award winners. Then the main dinner and awards ceremony will take place.
Wheatley added there will be three auctions this year. An online auction will open Oct. 30 and there will be both a live and silent auction at the awards ceremony. He’ll put up a link on cloverdalechamber.ca once the online auction is live.
He also noted the Chamber’s Indigenous Business of the Year award is going into its fourth year and they received more nominees for that award than ever.
Along with the awarding of the shiny-green Clovie trophies, Pat Chessell will once again provide the musical entertainment.
The Clovies celebrate business success in Clayton, Cloverdale, and Campbell Heights. Money raised through the Clovies helps fund the Chamber’s programs, business services, and the Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation, which in turn funds many scholarships in Cloverdale and Surrey.
Wheatley said more than 200 business and community leaders attend the Clovies each year.
Tickets are available by visiting cloverdalechamber.ca and clicking on “events” and then “The Clovies.”
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Finalists for The Clovies 11th annual awards
Here are this year’s categories and nominees:
Business Excellence – Large Business (20+ Employees)
Honours a larger business that exemplifies superior customer service while embracing innovation and providing a positive work environment for its employees to grow and develop.
CTK Bio
Klondike Cold Storage
North Western Property Maintenance
Business Excellence – Medium Business (10 – 19 Employees)
Honours a medium business that exemplifies superior customer service while embracing innovation and providing a positive work environment for its employees to grow and develop.
180 Kitchens
JellyBean AutoCrafters
Merry Maids
The Young at Arts Academy Ltd
Business Excellence – Small Business (1-9 Employees)
Honours a small business that exemplifies superior customer service while embracing innovation and providing a positive work environment for its employees to grow and develop.
Dance Xpressions Studio
Neat Elite Organizing
Spots Carpet Cleaning
Thrive Greenery and Gift
New Business of the Year
Honours a “start-up” with a minimum of six (6) months to a maximum of twenty-four (24) months since incorporation and is achieving outstanding results in a short period of time.
Clayton Smiles Dental
I Love Childcare Clayton
Paws to Play Groom & Spa
Revamp Wellness Cloverdale
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognizes a young “rising star”, 39 years of age or younger with entrepreneurial instincts, who is making a difference within his/her organization and the community.
Sylvain Formo – ORCAS Society of BC
Tyler Heppell – Heppell’s Potato Corp
Dave Holtby – Spots Carpet Cleaning
Jason Sangha – Vanoori
Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year
Honours a non-profit organization, which may include a charity, community association or society, that is making significant strides within its sphere of influence and adding value to the community.
Dwivedi Foundation
ORCAS Society of BC
Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society
Yo Bro Yo Girl Youth Initiative
Indigenous Business of the Year
Honours an organization that is majority Indigenous owned and is making strides putting reconciliation into action and supporting youth.
B&K Innovative Solutions Inc.
Sandras Metis Creations
Urban Temple Wellness
Excellence in Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity
Honours an organization that has made commitments to address societal disparity and injustice, and established or expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for their current and future workforce.
Because We Care
Blackbird Counselling and Wellness
Surrey Police Service
Zikr – Whispers of Indian Flavours
Bill Reid Memorial Business Person of the Year
Recognizes an individual with proven business acumen, who promotes the community at every opportunity and is an inspirational leader within his/her organization.
Kayla Harvey – Bar Down Bakery
Nicole Heidari – SWR Drain Service
Tyler Heppell – Heppell’s Potato Corp
Yvonne Hognes – Malary’s Community Hub
Women Led Business of the Year
Honours a company that has a founder, co-founder, or in an executive position, and has women play an active role in both strategic or day-to-day decision making.
Kayla Harvey – Bar Down Bakery
Alana Koolen – The Young at Arts Academy Ltd
Channell Murray – 180 Kitchens
Brittany Ratzlaff – Clayton Heights Notary
Volunteer of the Year
Recognizes an exceptional individual whose generosity, dedication, and community spirit have made a lasting impact in our community.
Dave Hayer
Cindy O’Brien Hugh
Gerry Spielmacher
Jen Temple
For more info, visit cloverdalechamber.ca.