Downtown Renfrew BIA's Ben Oakes (far left) and Christina Ouellet (far right) joined by myFM's Bob Dillabough, Marg McNab-Tubman, and Aline Stukart on Thursday
The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce Awards saw local figures honoured for their contributions to the community.
President Carol-Ann Adams co-hosted the Thursday evening event. She tells myFM that they received many wonderful nominations this year and gave an early look at next year’s criteria.
Among the winners this year are Nancy and Ron Dunbar, who took home Citizens of the Year.
It was an emotional evening for them, as they picked up the award for their efforts with Buy and Sell- Proceeds for Renfrew Hospice. They say their efforts have raised over $250,000 for local end-of-life care since 2010.
96.1 myFM also celebrated at the Chamber Awards ceremony, winning the Downtown Renfrew BIA Award on Thursday for being a contributing member to the group.
General Manager Bob Dillabough says that, even as businesses come and go, the BIA keeps our downtown strong.
Here’s a look at the complete list of this year’s Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce award winners:
- Citizen of the Year – Nancy Dunbar, Ron Dunbar, Buy and Sell. Proceeds for Renfrew Hospice
- Community Champion of the Year – David Bennett
- Chamber Member of the Year – Bob Hall
- Renfrew Downtown BIA Member of the Year – myFM Broadcasting
- Young Person of the Year – Shantica Kaseke
- Visual Artist / Artisan of the Year – Jill Alexander
- President’s Award – Linda and Andy Boldt
- Outstanding Business Achievement – Renfrew & Burnstown Castle
- 2021 Local Hero – Bonnechere Manor
- New Business Award – Raglan Street Foods
(written by Kasey Egan)
