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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-30-2016_MR_Best Of AwardsMEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2016 BEST OF CHESTER MUNICIPALITY AWARDS ANNOUNCED MUNICIPALITY – Winners of the first annual “Best of Chester Municipality Awards” were announced at a celebration event on March 30, 2016 at Atlantica Oak Island Resort in Western Shore. The Municipality of the District of Chester (MODC) organized the initiative to celebrate local businesses and give the public a chance to express their appreciati on by voting for their favorites. Close to 1000 votes were recorded and it was a tight race in many categories. Warden Allen Webber declared the winners in all 24 categories at the celebration. “On behalf of Council, I am very pleased to award and celebrate the amazing businesses we have throughout the Municipality,” stated Warden Webber. He continued, “To have those businesses recognized by residents as outstanding speaks volumes about the quality of our local merchants.” This is the first year for these awards in MODC and with the overwhelming response, the event promises to increase in popularity in subsequent years. Congratulations to the winners in each category: Best Contractor/Renovator - B Redmond Design & Construction Ltd. Best Convenience Store - Mohammed Sode's General Store Best Farm/Forestry Business - M. Keddy Farm and Forest Ltd. Best Food Establishment - Peasant's Pantry Best Gallery/Studio/Artisan - The Village Emporium Best Gas Station - Petro Canada Chester Basin Best Grocery Store - Spidle's Independent Best Hardware/Building Supply Store - New Ross Home Hardware Building Centre Best Hotel/Motel/B&B - Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre Best Legal/Accounting/Financial/Insurance Services - New Ross Credit Union Ltd (New Ross) Best Marine Services - Blandford Auto & Marine Best Mechanic/Auto Shop - Jeff's Old Volks Home Best Non-profit Group - New Ross Regional Development Society Best Place to Buy Meat - Peasant's Pantry Best Place to Buy Vegetables - New Ross Country Farm Market Best Place to Have Coffee - Kiwi Café Best Place to Hold an Event - Forest Heights Community School Best Real Estate Company - Tradewinds Realty Best Hair Salon/Barber - Between Friends Hair Studio Best Retail/Specialty Shop - Your Friend and Mine Pets Pet Supplies Best Sport Club/Spa/Yoga/Fitness - Luna Salon Spa & Boutique Best Vendor at a Farmer's Market - The Fish Store Best Manufacturer - Muwin Estate Wines Limited Best Healthcare Provider - Posture Perfect Massage Therapy -30- CONTACT INFORMATION: Marianne Gates, Senior Economic Development Officer Municipality of the District of Chester (902) 275-2599 mgates@chester.ca