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Ruby Award Winners in Welland-Pelham

Monday, 21 October 2019 06:28

By Marie Cassidy

Photo credit: Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce Twitter @WellandPelhamCC

The best and brightest are being honoured in Welland and Pelham. The Chamber of Commerce held it's annual Ruby Awards.

Awards were handed in eight categories on Friday night at Lookout Point Country Club.
The winners are:

Mary Anne Christoff Community Service Award - Hayley Haist

Youth Citizen of the Year Award - Keylee Smith, Centennial School

Employee of the Year - Marcella Blanchard, Seasons Retirement Welland Community

RBC Small Business Award - Feastivities Events and Catering

RBC Business Initiative Awards - Sean Keays, Foyer Richelieu

Age-Friendly Award - Welland Community Wellness Complex

Venture Niagara Award - Heather Scott

Business of the Year Award - Seasons Retirement Welland Communities

Stuart Cumming Award Of Merit - Jim Larouche

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