They go above and beyond, and for this they are recognized.
Corryn Grayston, representing the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce, and Ron Langridge, representing Salmon Arm Downtown, awarded three different plaques to signify the achievements of businesses and individuals who help make Salmon Arm a better place.
Angel Agassiz, the Podollan general manager, was nominated by a number of people in the area, but one nomination seemed to stand out. A customer wrote in explaining how on their very first trip to Canada Agassiz was kind enough to not only direct them to the nearest Tim Hortons but to buy them their very first roll up the rim coffee. It was this type of service that made Agassiz an obvious choice for the 2012 Excellence in Customer Service Award – an award reserved for an individual who demonstrates commitment to excellent service and is dedicated to providing high quality customer care.
A speechless Agassiz was in disbelief upon receiving the award, as tears of joy streamed down her face.
“This really means a lot,” she said as she admired the plaque presented to her in honour of her achievements.
The next award to be given out was the 2012 Business Excellence Award. This award is presented to a for-profit business that consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence, business growth and development. This year’s winner was Askew’s, chosen not only for being a valuable role-model for other business but also for its outstanding community support.
David Askew accepted the award on behalf of the company, surrounded by his team at the downtown location.
“It is a great honour to be recognized by our peers,” said Askew.
The next stop on the award presentation tour, was the Roots and Blues office, where Hugo Rampen was presented the 2012 Community Booster of Excellence Award, for exceptional contributions to the city, by positively representing and promoting the community not only locally but nationally through their annual summer event.
“It is a privilege to receive this award,” says Rampen. “A lot of stuff we do here is not just about creating a great product, but also to boost the community’s profile.”