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Fernie Business Excellence honoured
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce presented the annual Fernie Business Excellence Awards Oct. 16 during a ceremonial evening at Cirque Restaurant and Bar.
This year’s theme was ‘Rooted Resilience: Growing Stronger Together.’
This theme honours the strength and growth that come from deep community connections.
Congratulations to the 2025 award finalists! Here are this year’s winners.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR | Sponsored by The City of Fernie – Courtney Baker (winner).
COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR | Sponsored by TD Bank – Fernie Trails Alliance (winner; pictured above).
NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR | Sponsored by Fernie Alpine Resort – Fernie’s Pharmacy (winner).
COMMUNITY TOURISM ACHIEVEMENT | Sponsored by Tourism Fernie – Fernie Trails Alliance (winner).
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR | Sponsored by College of the Rockies – Peacock Hospitality Group (winner).
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY | Sponsored by Fernie Brewing Co. – Elk River Alliance (winner).
BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR | Sponsored by Claris Media and Columbia Basin Trust – Marina Pauw | Peacock Hospitality (winner).
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE | Sponsored by StellerVista Credit Union – Lubers Express Oil Change (winner).
YOUTH EMPLOYER AWARD | Sponsored by Island Lake Lodge – Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club (winner).
CHAMBER BUSINESS LEGACY AWARD | Sponsored by Pattison Media – Nonstop adventure (winner).
FERNIE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR | Sponsored by EVR – Peacock Hospitality Group (winner).
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD | Sponsored by Rockies Law – Freestone Construction & Property Care Inc. (winner; pictured above).
Click here for more information and to see photos of all the winners.
Lead image: Citizen of the Year recipient Courtney Baker. Photos by Spencer Roberston | @collateral.photography
Fernie Chamber of Commerce
