Photo: Jasmine Aantjes

The 2018 Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce awards were announced Saturday night at a ceremony at the Lakeside Resort. 

The awards are handed out annually in a variety of categories, and are intended to honour the successes of local businesses. 

This year, 15 categories were honoured. 

They were as follows.

Business of the Year: Save-on Foods

Business Leader of the Year: David Kampe

Young Business Leader of the Year: Cameron Betts

Most Valuable Employee: Liz Murphy of Hoodoo Adventure Company

New Business Award: NuVista Chiropractic and Wellness

Community Impact Award: South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services

Community Volunteer of the Year: Tracy Van Raes

Farm to Glass Award: Cannery Brewing

Health and Wellness in the Workplace Award: Valley First Credit Union

Non-Profit Organization of the Year: YES Project

Newsmaker of the Year: South Okanagan Events Centre

Tourism Excellence Award: Penticton Farmers Market

Service Excellence Award: Boyd Autobody & Glass

Workplace Culture Excellence Award: Penticton Lakeside Resort

Sustainable Resource Industry Award: Ogopogo Tours