The Clovies are turning 11.<\/p>\n
Embarking upon their second decade of awards, the Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce will present the 11th annual Clovies in November.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe might have changed up the trophy a bit for decade number two,\u201d noted Wheatley. \u201cSo, that\u2019ll be different. Same green and gold theme, though.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added the field of nominees this year \u201cwas a good crop\u201d 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\u2019s Northview Golf and Country Club.<\/p>\n
Wheatley said as\u201d the voice\u201d of East Surrey\u2019s business community, the Chamber was \u201cexcited\u201d to announce the finalists.<\/p>\n
The evening will start with a private cocktail reception all potential award winners. Then the main dinner and awards ceremony will take place.<\/p>\n
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\u2019ll put up a link on cloverdalechamber.ca once the online auction is live.<\/p>\n
He also noted the Chamber\u2019s Indigenous Business of the Year award is going into its fourth year and they received more nominees for that award than ever.<\/p>\n
Along with the awarding of the shiny-green Clovie trophies, Pat Chessell<\/a> will once again provide the musical entertainment.<\/p>\n The Clovies celebrate business success in Clayton, Cloverdale, and Campbell Heights. Money raised through the Clovies helps fund the Chamber\u2019s programs, business services, and the Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation, which in turn funds many scholarships in Cloverdale and Surrey.<\/p>\n Wheatley said more than 200 business and community leaders attend the Clovies each year.<\/p>\n Tickets are available by visiting cloverdalechamber.ca<\/a> and clicking on \u201cevents\u201d<\/a> and then \u201cThe Clovies.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n Finalists for The Clovies 11th annual awards<\/p>\n Here are this year\u2019s categories and nominees:<\/p>\n Business Excellence \u2013 Large Business (20+ Employees)<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n CTK Bio Business Excellence \u2013 Medium Business (10 \u2013 19 Employees)<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 180 Kitchens Business Excellence \u2013 Small Business (1-9 Employees)<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Dance Xpressions Studio New Business of the Year<\/p>\n Honours a \u201cstart-up\u201d 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.<\/p>\n Clayton Smiles Dental Young Entrepreneur of the Year<\/p>\n Recognizes a young \u201crising star\u201d, 39 years of age or younger with entrepreneurial instincts, who is making a difference within his\/her organization and the community.<\/p>\n Sylvain Formo \u2013 ORCAS Society of BC Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Dwivedi Foundation Indigenous Business of the Year<\/p>\n Honours an organization that is majority Indigenous owned and is making strides putting reconciliation into action and supporting youth.<\/p>\n B&K Innovative Solutions Inc. Excellence in Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Because We Care Bill Reid Memorial Business Person of the Year<\/p>\n Recognizes an individual with proven business acumen, who promotes the community at every opportunity and is an inspirational leader within his\/her organization.<\/p>\n Kayla Harvey \u2013 Bar Down Bakery Women Led Business of the Year<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Kayla Harvey \u2013 Bar Down Bakery Volunteer of the Year<\/p>\n Recognizes an exceptional individual whose generosity, dedication, and community spirit have made a lasting impact in our community.<\/p>\n Dave Hayer
\nKlondike Cold Storage
\nNorth Western Property Maintenance<\/p>\n
\nJellyBean AutoCrafters
\nMerry Maids
\nThe Young at Arts Academy Ltd<\/p>\n
\nNeat Elite Organizing
\nSpots Carpet Cleaning
\nThrive Greenery and Gift<\/p>\n
\nI Love Childcare Clayton
\nPaws to Play Groom & Spa
\nRevamp Wellness Cloverdale<\/p>\n
\nTyler Heppell \u2013 Heppell\u2019s Potato Corp
\nDave Holtby \u2013 Spots Carpet Cleaning
\nJason Sangha \u2013 Vanoori<\/p>\n
\nORCAS Society of BC
\nSurrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society
\nYo Bro Yo Girl Youth Initiative<\/p>\n
\nSandras Metis Creations
\nUrban Temple Wellness<\/p>\n
\nBlackbird Counselling and Wellness
\nSurrey Police Service
\nZikr \u2013 Whispers of Indian Flavours<\/p>\n
\nNicole Heidari \u2013 SWR Drain Service
\nTyler Heppell \u2013 Heppell\u2019s Potato Corp
\nYvonne Hognes \u2013 Malary\u2019s Community Hub<\/p>\n
\nAlana Koolen \u2013 The Young at Arts Academy Ltd
\nChannell Murray \u2013 180 Kitchens
\nBrittany Ratzlaff \u2013 Clayton Heights Notary<\/p>\n
\nCindy O\u2019Brien Hugh
\nGerry Spielmacher
\nJen Temple<\/p>\n