Without these folks and a handful who missed the call-out, or couldn't attend, this wonderful event would not have been possible. Our thanks to all sponsors and all organizations that helped us put on the community excellence awards. For the night of the event we thank: Lyndon Cassell Photography, Richard Spencer Alberni Film, Five Acre Productions (for the power), Black & White Events (4000 sq foot tent, portable washrooms unlike anything you've seen before), David Wiwchar (emcee 93.3 The Peak), Quinn, Schutz, Shakur (Jazz trio), Bill Collins Keynote speaker Cascadia Seaweed, John Casanave - 1928 Model A, Bare Bones Fish House and Smokery, Steampunk Cafe for the appetizers AND the decor, Mayor Sharie Minions, Elected Chief of Council Hupacasath Brandy Lauder, Councillor Natasha Marshall Tseshaht, the Tseshaht drummers including Councillor Ed Ross, Twin City Brewery, Dog Mountain Brewery, Alberni Brewing Company, Alberni District Co-op Liquor Store, Royal Canadian Legion (Bob Phillips), RBC Royal Bank (tent for Bob), Kevin Somerville - San Group, Bill/Natasha Dennis of Billybeauty Mktg, Michelle Frost - Coastal Flow Creative (2021 / 2022 awards) our Chamber Ambassadors (volunteers), Chamber and McLean Mill employees.

Watch our FACEBOOK page for more photos in the coming days. Hundreds were taken that evening by Lyndon Cassell. We plan to showcase all winners and many other candid shots over the next while. Some incredible photos!

Our AGM was held at Smitty's Restaurant on Wednesday morning with some 35 people in attendance. Most of them members of the Chamber. Highlights included a favourable report from R. Anderson & Associates on the financial health of the Chamber, good reports from both the President - Terry Deakin and CEO - Bill Collette. And perhaps most enjoyable was a passionate talk about Port Alberni from Mayor Sharie Minions. All of this followed by the election of our new Board of Directors.

We are pleased to welcome these new members to the Chamber community!