The Albert County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards are quickly approaching on May 14, 2022, at Broadleaf Ranch, the first time in two years that the event has been able to go back to an in-person celebration. The excitement is growing with the announcement of its list of nominees.

“Now more than ever, it is important to recognize the hard work and resiliency of the entrepreneurs who play such a vital role in the success of our communities,” says Nathalie Gallant, Executive Director of the CBDC Westmorland Albert, whose organization has again proudly sponsored this year’s event.

This year’s businesses being recognized are:

Artistic Excellence Award

The Octopus’s Garden Cafe
Chris Colepaugh / CCLC Productions
RevelYOUTHsion Studio
The Hills Restaurant
Tipsy Tails Restaurant

Community Care & Service Award

Coverdale Counselling & Consulting
Darren Phillips Auto Repair
Fundy Farms Local Harvest
Serenity Pools & Landscaping
Tosh Taylor & The Podcast Hub

Tourism Excellence Award

ABConnect Travel
Cinnamon Soul Cafe
Falcon Ridge Inn
Five Bridges Neighbourhood Bar & Grill
Tipsy Tails Restaurant

Emerging Business of the Year

Evalu8-Evolve Business Coaching
Fundy Coast Farm
Luxe Salon
Mill Creek Automotive Inc.
RevelYOUTHsion Studio

Non-Profit of the Year

Bennett & Albert County Healthcare Foundation
Codiac Cycling Trails
Harvey Hall

Business of the Year

Atlantic Canada Language Academy
Coverdale Counselling & Consulting
CyberPR Army
Darren Phillips Auto Repair
Homestead Restaurant
Luxe Salon
Markoshi Creative
Red Roof Restaurant
Tipsy Tails Restaurant

The People’s Choice Award is presently being voted on by the public, where individuals can go online and vote for the favourite business nominated for this year’s event.

Lindsay Butland, the owner of Crooked Creek Convenience in Riverside-Albert, supported the event this year as a Platinum Sponsor because she feels it brings the working community of Albert County together. “It is a wonderful opportunity to see what is new in the area, and to see how Albert County is changing. I feel all businesses can benefit from working alongside each other… We are stronger when we bring everyone together. It’s a great opportunity to appreciate each and every different business, because that’s what’s important to sustain this awesome little part of the world we all call home!”

This year’s celebration is highlighting how Albert County is changing, with the theme of “The Albert County Transformation”. Out of a time great change has risen amazing local businesses, whose perseverance, tenacity, and dedication serve, employ, and celebrate the region of Albert County. Byron Gourley is the owner of the Gateway Market, which will be opening its doors this May in Hillsborough. He will be joining the event as keynote speaker and can attest to the incredible transformation change has brought Albert County.

The night will be full of entertainment with the DJing of The Fresh Prince of New Brunswick, Markoshi Creative, a viewing of Albert County Home Sweet Home by Don Coleman, and a special greeting from photographer, artist, and nature enthusiast, Kevin Snair. Guests will enjoy a four-course meal of elevated Albert County cuisine, featuring local restaurants and food/drink producers that include Hearth & Hive, Fundy Farms: Local Harvest, Broadleaf Ranch, Wonderful Wacky Waffles, the Homestead Restaurant, Holy Whale Brewery, and Scow Cider.

For more information on the Albert County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, the nominees, or to purchase your tickets please go to www.albertcountychamber.com/2022-accc-awards