Best Western Motor Inn

The Best Western upgraded their exterior and lobby and added two new meeting rooms.

Even though Dryden is in a recession they are trying to keep the community moving forward and attract new business and meetings to our area by showcasing a great and modern venue.

Boffo Home & Cottage

Extensive renovations to the outside of the building; as well as landscaping, has transformed this landmark into a very beautiful and appealing Gift Shop.

Not only is Boffo Home & Cottage a beautiful sight for the residents of Dryden, but welcomes the many tourists that visit us.

McDonalds Restaurant

McDonalds has taken its old restaurant and completely modernized it to match the modern era.

Their interior is a place that is stylish and sophisticated, while still being family-friendly.

I applaud McDonalds for matching their store with the modern look.

Fitness Edge

All the updates - showers, aerobics room, etc...

Pharmasave

With their recent relocation, Pharmasave has strived to improve their physical look and greatly improve the aesthetic of the Dryden downtown core.

Their attention to the image of business is very important and deserves recognition at the awards ceremony.

The Flower Forest

For the past 14 years I have worked for The Flower Forest and seen Kailey Grow from purchasing the assets of Schmidt's to adding Briar Patch gift baskets, Canadian Pure Wild Rice and in 2009 purchasing Dryden Florist.

Kailey has succeeded in Dryden despite what the mill has done or what the economy has been. She believes in Dryden and is doing her part to keep shoppers, and local dollars in town.

Masala

In these tough economic times, Sarj at Masala's Restaurant has proven that hard work, fantastic customer service, quality product and offering something different are all characteristics that come together to build a successful business.

Sarj's customer service is of the highest standard always aware of who his clients are and what their unique needs are.

DMTS

The business has literally been through each evolution of the telecommunications industry and is now developing a next generation GSM Mobile network in Northwestern Ontario.

DMTS has strong community ties and supports and sponsors many different events, meetings, fundraisers and so forth.

DMTS is an integral part of the City of Dryden and, thanks to the citizens and loyal customers, DMTS will continue to invest back into our community.

DMTS stives to ensure customer satisfaction and continuously goes the extra mile, supporting and giving back to our community.

This company's vision is seen and displayed through each employee from the ground up.

There is a great sense of unity among the staff here and it is apparent in the actions and accomplishments DMTS has seen in recent history.

For these reasons, I strongly believe that DMTS is the Business of the year for the City of Dryden; its contributions and ongoing development are a strong, stable asset to our community.

Dryden Regional Health Centre

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is an overlooked business in Dryden's community, and are often taken for granted.

The work that Wade Petranik and every single staff member and volunteer has put in to keep our facilities top-notch is unbelievable.

Having spent a full day learning of their facilities, their services, and contribution to our city, DRHC is worthy of this award and much more.

Olga Benjamin - Kirouac Contracting Ltd.

Olga runs the whole show; she deals with everything and keeps the company running while Roland Kirouac is in recovery. She deals with Domtar Unions, workers you name it, she does it.

In these trying times she is one of a kind. Without her the company would be no more.

Carm Fyfe - Canadian Tire

Carm Fyfe is the embodiment of “Service with a Smile” at Canadian Tire.

Carm is knowledgeable concerning the range of products Canadian Tire sells & services. She treats all customers with courtesy & patience and she will go out of her way to make the customer satisfied. Carm's long-term dedication spans over 30 years. Carm manages her staff (teenagers to experience employees) with consideration and a positive attitude. They all look to Carm for guidance and support.

Peter Gillis - DMTS

Peter Gillis has been a part of DMTS since 1979 and became the General Manager in 2003. Since 2003 Peter has changed the entire corporate structure of DMTS. He recognized weaknesses in our business as well as strengths in his employees and implemented change in order to effectively lead DMTS to where we are today.

It has been Peter's vision to expand and grow DMTS' business across Northwestern Ontario through the creation of our GSM network. Not only is Peter a great manager at work, but a great member of our community, acting as a Captain on the Dryden Fire Dept. and an excellent ambassador for the City of Dryden. Peter takes great pride in his work, and always takes time for his employees and coworkers; being more than just a manager, but a friend as well!

Glenda McCannon - Extra Foods

She strives for better customer service, she's very friendly and does all she can for her customers. She is a Very Hard working person. I believe she deserves this as recognition for her excellent effort!!

Tim Dashnay - Wilson's Business Solutions

Tim deserves this award because he has strong customer service skills. Always presents himself in a friendly, compassionate manner. Knows his products and is very professional and goes beyond to deliver the best service.

Ron Field - B. Taylor Home Hardware Business Centre

Ron is a great help in finding what you need and in giving suggestions of how to complete the project you are working on. He is always willing to help.

Nathan Hamilton - Acklands

Always smiling happy and has great knowledge of the business Will go out of his way to find a product for you and also has 2 other jobs which are in the service sector and who works 3 jobs and can still smile at the end of the week!!!

John Iwanyk - Canada Safeway

John provides the most enthusiastic service and is most attentive. I always leave knowing John cares about providing the best.

Jenna Lynn Nault - Dryden IGA

Super friendly makes long lines seem short great with kids and makes the shopping outing more pleasant.

Lawrence Price - United Rentals

Goes above and beyond for all his customers working late into the night and on weekends to make sure they get what they need, whether it be rentals, sales or donations to our many local businesses and organizations.

Spinnakers & Fishtales

I would like to nominate Jeff Moreau in the field of business supporting tourism.

I have worked with Jeff on many occasions over the past year or more and I have been absolutely impressed with his drive for new and improved ways to bring tourism dollars to his business and our community.

Jeff played a large role in influencing a couple from Germany back to our community for a second year in 2010 after they experienced his innovative GPS tour and his excellence service.

Jeff has participated in workshops, tradeshows, Dryden travel packages and stays on top of the best avenues for media exposure opportunities.

Jeff works hard for tourism and is a great asset to our tourism industry finding and filling the niche markets were are missing.

Check out his website, you might just want to plan a trip too!

Naked North Art Gallery & Gifts

I think that the Art Gallery deserves an award for the opening of their local art shop.

It is a great asset to our tourism industry and is a major attraction for visitors to stop in to our information centre.

It was a dream of theirs and going out on a limb and taking a risk in an unknown industry they opened their doors on May 1, 2009.

It has been a pleasure and a great asset for me working in the visitor information centre with this business being able to display to our visitors the talented artists we have in our community. Art and Culture play a large role in the tourism industry and their risk has been Dryden's gain. I highly recommend them for this award and look forward to seeing more businesses come forward in tourism.

Cheryl Parenteau - Backyard Party Rentals

This enterprising young woman first began with renting out inflatable bouncers to birthday parties, etc and then expanded with her "custom cakes" which are beyond anything seen in this area, check out her website at backyardpartyrentals.ca to see for yourselves!!!!

Norm Balla - Balla Bros. Rentals

Norm takes great pride in ensuring that all his Portable units are as clean, sanitary and odour free as possible, he will go anywhere his units are weekly to ensure that they are fully stocked and clean so that the customer is as worry free as possible, deals with any type of complaint immediately no matter what the hour.

Scott Jonassen - Purolator

Scott is extremely hard worker, he's there rain or shine, never calls in sick. He broke his ankle and still finished the day, when other people call in sick he covers there run plus his own. he loves his job so much he makes sacrifices to get the job done, he does it all with a smile on his face, nobody deserve to receive this award more than he does!

Chris Pollard - CKDR

Most retailers, advertising managers or business owners have dealt with Chris's outstanding creative abilities in writing and producing advertising that works. As CKDR's Webmaster, he single-handedly created and nurtured ckdr.net, and is the guiding force in making it the area's most popular website (over 35 thousand individual monthly visitors with almost 2 million page view each month).

James Cochrane - BMO Nesbitt Burns

James is a new addition to Nesbitt Burns in Dryden. In the 1 year he has been here, clients new & old are impressed by his knowledge & professionalism. With a strong Financial Planning background, he provides advice in the bost interest of his clients. His is constantly working flexible hours, doing home visits, and has even met with clients at the hospital to go above & beyond to meet their needs. He has become well established in our community & I am constantly impressed by how he continues to look for opportunities to become more involved in the community. He has proved to be a great addition to our city & the BMO team.

Betty Ollerhead - TD Canada Trust

Betty always puts her customers first. She is caring and compassionate while always maintaining her professionalism. She has received numerous awards from the Bank and consistently receives letters and accolades from her clients praising her.

Carmelle Laurendeau - Northern Lights Credit Union

Because of her financial advice she's helped me tremendously with financial decisions.

Shawn Gladwish - CKDR

I strongly feel that Shawn Gladwish should be recognized for all of the wonderful things he does which most people don't even know about. He takes the time to help all of us out at the station, going way beyond his job description. It was very hard for me when I first arrived in Dryden, I didn't know many people, the town, or how things worked at the station. Shawn patiently helped me to learn about Dryden. At least once a week spends time going over my show, and news to make me better. He also teaches other staff new skills, so much to the point we call it “The Shawn Gladwish Broadcasting School”. Outside of work Shawn can found at local high school sporting events and calling every ice dog game with Mike. He is truly one of a kind.

Janet Alexander - Service Canada

She has been at this job for 30 years. Has helped and guided people with their EI and Pension concerns and has never been recognized for her loyalty to her job. She is very good at what she does and she deserves to be recognized for it.

Neil Rafter - KK Penner Tire Centre

Neil goes above and beyond with service. He treats every customer like a friend. Makes you want to return. We choose to go there when he is the manager.

Roxanne McGee - CKDR

A meticulously prepared professional, dedicated to serving the best interests of her clients and her employer. Roxanne's contribution to CKDR extends beyond the workplace. She is a credit to her profession, maintaining the highest standards of customer service and ethical business practices.

Mary Helie - Keewatin-Patricia District School Board

In dealing with customers in person or on the phone Mary is very professional and always cheerful. She has a wealth of information about the Board and always knows WHO you really need to talk to. Her greatest asset is her community involvement where she volunteers and dedicates tremendous time and talent to our 2010 celebrations as the chair and was an active member of our Torch Run Community celebration. Mary displays this same enthusiasm and dedication in her part time work at the Riverview Lodge. She is a community leader that does both her employers proud.

Jamie Fletcher - Dryden Carstar Collision Centre

Jamie is excellent with customers when they come in for estimates. It is very difficult for a lot of customer having to go though in the claims process, Jamie makes the whole process quick and painless for the customer. Jamie is also an excellent Auto Body Repairer and has been doing Auto Collision Repair for over 20 years.

Shannon Doudiet - Standard Insurance

I have known Shannon for a long while and have dealt with her on both the personal and business side of the insurance business. She is polite, professional an incredibly knowledgeable about her business. She always goes above and beyond what you would expect.

Kari Wesley - BMO Bank of Montreal

For the past year I have had the great pleasure of working with Kari Wesley. As a Financial Planner with BMO Bank of Montreal and along with her other roles in her banking career, Kari has upheld amazing standards of professionalism, and continues to raise the bar for what some may consider a “job”. The position of Financial Planner can be demanding at times, especially in uncertain markets but with Kari's experience, training and partner contacts she always has her clients interest her utmost priority. Not only is she reliable in the performance of her financial planning duties, but she goes beyond her job description in many ways. Kari will meet the client wherever the client needs her, travelling anywhere in Dryden, Sioux Lookout or Kenora. She has the knowledge and expertise her clients can rely on, recommending personalized strategies to meet their individual goals. Kari always has time for clients and her co-workers, consistently meeting them with exceptional customer service in a friendly manner. Kari is also leader within her team sharing her activities and ideas to raise her team. Her commitment to excellence, as well as her work ethic creates opportunities to assist with the BMO Bank of Montreal team community volunteering.

Darlene Bolton - Alex Wilson Coldstream Ltd.

Darlene's excellent product knowledge & exceptional work ethic allow her to supply our clients with the very highest level of customer service. Her desire to satisfy every customer's need, large or small, simple or complicated, is helping us to build stronger business relationships. I submit this nomination as recognition of all the hard work, long hours & success Darlene has achieved.

Melissa Price - CIBC

She treats every client as if they were her own family or best friend. She truly is our CIBC Ambassador. She offers coffee and strikes up real good conversations. he knows many products and ensures our clients get the right one for their needs. She values their time, always with a smile and makes them feel at home.

Pam Medwid - RBC Royal Bank

Pam has been employed by RBC for over 25 years holding many positions. She keeps current with new products & services while remembering all the “old” products. Her knowledge of banking procedures enables her to easily find ways to best serve our clients. She always has a smile and thanks her clients for their business and wishes them a good day. Pam takes ownership of all problems or shortfalls in service to any client that crosses her desk. She is diligent in tracking and correcting errors. Pam is always smiling and wishing people a nice day. Friendly & helpful to co-workers answering with “not a problem, doll” when asked for help or advice. I have worked with her for over 20 years and am always glad she is there to bounce ideas off and to go to for help.

Joanna Montgomery - Dryden Community Living

I find she is very kind, empathetic and genuine with her clients. She treats them respectfully and helps them with their needs a lot. She makes her clients feel very comfortable. She has taken them to the Dryden Entertainment Series for the concerts & events. I notice they enjoy her & like her in turn.

Mike Ebbeling - CKDR

Mike does so much for the community of Dryden whether it is on the radio, broadcasting a hockey game, taking interviews for the DHS many sports team or helping to keep everyone going at the Relay for Life walk. Mike you are the “voice” of Dryden and you deserve to be employee of the year-thanks for all that you do...

Lisa Sanders - RBC Royal Bank

Lisa Sanders is very much a team player at our branch. She never hesitates to lend a helping hand or even just another set of eyes or ears to ensure any situation has the right outcome. Lisa always steps up to the plate if a client needs immediate help to ensure that the customer leaves the branch satisfied. Thank you Lisa -you are indeed a wealth of information that you do not hesitate to share.

Jeri Tymura - RBC Royal Bank

Jeri has a hard time saying no whether it is a staff member that requires assistance or a client that just needs to see Jeri to review a few things on their accounts. Jeri has a wealth of knowledge that she is willing to share with anyone that approaches her. Jeri is very much an asset to our team.

Naked North Art Gallery & Gifts

Naked North is an amazing opportunity that fills a gap for the discerning, artsy & nature loving shopper. The Gallery contains an eclectic collection of everything from portraiture, jewellery, furniture, stained glass, quilts, pottery, hand weaving, wirework, acrylic, paintings, purses, accessories, walking sticks, photography and other creative items.

This one-of-a-kind Northerwestern Ontario outlet showcases the very nature of the original spirit of the residents of this area. Its unique inventory will capture the imagination & fulfill the search for a special gift for residents & visitors alike. The innovation of the DRAC and the Chamber of Commerce joining forces to establish the Naked North Art Gallery has led to a most warm welcoming to Drdyen as Tourist Information, Chamber of Commerce listings and the Art Council are housed in one building.

B&B's Roadhouse Bar & Grill

This business went under extensive renovations so Dryden could have another great place for its citizens to dine and enjoy a fun evening out.

They have been very community involved for being a new business, sponsoring sports teams, selling bricks for Schools Building Schools and pretty much anything else that is asked!

Lowerys Basics

Bob Gould is the Sales Representative for Lowerys Basics. new company in Dryden that offers creative solutions to retail and commercial customers in the Dryden and surrounding areas. Its unique program allows customers to shop either online or by sending Bob a quick email. Bob goes above and beyond to provide innovative service to his customers by always confirming the order was received, the time it will take for delivery, the cost and if you need any further assistance once the order has been received. Bob takes pride in what Lowerys Basics can offer to his customers. This is a great new business to have in our community.

NWLIVE

This business will boost Dryden's economy by making the cities events easily accessible to out of town people. It will also be a great asset to the people of Dryden to view all the events they may otherwise miss.

McKinstry Chrysler

Provided outstanding support for the CT Scan; came and spoke at the CKDR telethon and made a compelling case for community support of this health care initiative during difficult economic times.

Dingwall Ford

Continues to provide strong financial support to Foundation intiatives over the years. Provided significant support to the CT Scan Fund.

Dryden GM

Always there to support community causes, provided strong support for the CT Scan fund despite company difficulties at the corporate level. Always supportive of the hospital.

Egli's Sheep Farm

Provided huge financial pledge to the CT Scan fund over three years; the largest corporate sponsor of the intiative. Didn't hesitate to throw significant dollars behind a much needed service for the community and region. Great guy.

Gould's Countrywide Furniture & Appliances

Has always supported the hospital in the past and been a solid corporate citizen in regards to supporting health care.

RBC Royal Bank

Annual golf tourney provides ongoing support for various programs in the hospital.

Provided significant corporate support to the CT Scan fund initiative and the value/exposure/awareness the golf tourney generates for the DRHC is highly valued as well.

CIBC

Provided a large corporate donation for the DRHC CT Scan Fund and has been supportive of the hospital fundraising drives in years previous.

Northern Lights Credit Union

Raised a lot of funds for the CT through a hot dog day, staff donations, and the NLCU provided strong financial support for the DRHC CT Scan fund and Radio telethon as well. Good community minded organization.

CKDR

Provide ongoing support of all DRHC initiatives, marketing expertise and support.

The CT Scan Radio telethon was a huge on site success that brought in over 400K in sponsorship in a four hour period (they extended the event by one hour as the dollars kept coming in).

Always post donation pictures on their website. A great bunch of guys/gals.

Dryden Observer

Provided excellent coverage and marketing support for the DRHC CT Scan drive, post donation photos free to create awareness and maintain momentum (invaluable marketing support that was free for us).

Very supportive in keeping the community informed and advised of the hospital initiatives.

Dufresne Furniture & Appliances

Provided a significant donation to the CT Scan fund.

Holiday Inn Express

Provided strong financial support to the CT Scan fund, spoke passionately about the need for the service at the CKDR Radioathon.

Kirouac Contracting

Amazing that this family has honoured their donation despite the downturn in the forestry sector and virtual elimination of their company.

Great people that made a huge pledge and had the guts to stick by it through what must be terribly difficult times financially.

MC Lough Electric

Strong financial support for the CT Scan, Lori spoke eloquently at the telethon here in the cafeteria.

Superior Plumbing & Heating

Excellent financial support for the CT Scan fund.

Comfort Inn

Starbucks

Excellent customer service is something lacking in the City of Dryden.

The staff at the Dryden Starbucks location provide consistent, excellent customer service that far exceeds any expectation that a consumer may have.

The Starbucks Manager & Baristas are knowledgeable of their clients as well as the product that they sell.

RBC Royal Bank

I have been through a number of training programs over the years, and have found that the training program through RBC is exceptional. You stay in the community and in branch for the length of your training. You have lots of interaction with other trainees all throughout Ontario, by computer and telephone. The variety of methods used for learning is so well-rounded that it encompasses all learning styles. They have their own internet campus site with a variety of courses to choose & learn from. Staff are encouraged to learn & better themselves through this program. This enables the training to be on-going at their own pace. The hands-on training at the front line is wonderful & the trainers have a wealth of knowledge that they are eager to share.

Overall, a wonderful place to start working, with a great training program & encouragement to reach for the stars!

Vicki Blanchard - Dryden Development Corporation

Vicki has been very instrumental in bringing many great marketing initiatives to our business community. She has been the lead on such initiatives as the Dryden Leisure Guide, Experience Dryden website, the Service Excellence program and many more. These developments have proven to be a great wealth of information about our community making our community visitor friendly and open for business. Those projects are just the tip of the iceberg with her contributions to marketing excellence. Her relations with Media on International, National, Regional and Local levels have also provided excellent exposure opportunities for the businesses located in and near Dryden. Events such as the Northwest Response Forum 2009, Napa Nascar Rally, Dryden Fastrax Flyball dog show are only a small portion of the events she has assisted with. She also assists in the planning, design and execution of the projects to ensure their success. She is very passionate about her job and it shows.

Tyler Peacock - DMTS

DMTS has given me a great opportunity to grow and learn as an individual and as a result of this, be very creative and think “outside the box” allowing me to start many new initiatives. Drive Safe with DMTS, Dryden Air Show, Dig North and 2010 Windsurfing Championships are just a few of the main areas DMTS is Marketing and giving back to the community, ensuring these events go without a hitch. Also our radio and print ads have a distinct, clean and clear brand associated with them. That being said, I think that DMTS' Marketing effort within the City of Dryden is polished and complete and well deserving of the Marketing Excellence award for 2010.

Stosh & Natalie Welniak - Buster's BBQ

Besides creating bold and attractive advertisements, logos, sauce labels and a fabulous website, Buster's has utilized a variety of marketing strategies. Through mail outs, web promotions, newspaper, radio and more, Buster's has really created a brand that Dryden can be proud of. Recently, Buster's partnered with other businesses to create gift baskets after connecting through DDC workshops. Their successful marketing and promotion of their restaurant and award-winning sauce, should make the Buster's team recipients worthy of the Marketing Excellence Award.

Leadership Dryden - Stefanie Armstrong

Stef has run the Leadership course these past years while battling breast cancer, many surgeries. She has graduated many leaders in this community. Hours of paperwork & organizing guest people as far away as Kansas City. We have seen people that graduated move forward and take their skills & apply them.

Denby's Music - Ken Denby

Ken teaches music, helps set up concerts, sets up backdrops and P.A systems and supports the music community totally and I think it's time he was recognised for all of his hard work and dedication to his community. He gives freely of his time when asked and volunteers as much as he can. He has been doing this for some 50 years or so.

I believe that it's due to him that we have such a rich musical community.

RBC Royal Bank

Staff have monthly initiatives for various charities (i.e. - toonie toss, 50/50 draws) including Alzheimer's, Cancer, Local Families in Need, Arthritis. Participated in Relay for Life for past 5 years raising money with team entry. Participated in Christmas Cheer (Adopt a Family). Branch has held bake sales/book sales, several in 2009/2010, with proceeds going to all local charities. Branch staff volunteer at the hospital Tuck Shop Monday evenings. Customer Appreciation BBQ June annually - donations are collected for local charities/families in need. Every year sponsor an Ice Dogs game & provide volunteers for that game. Provide volunteers for Grace Haven Quarter Auction April 2010, with RBC donation of $1,000 going to Grace Haven. Employee volunteer grants of $500 each to charities that they volunteer to...40 hours a week...appoximately 4-5 per year. Staff combined bake sale & personal donations to Red Cross for relief in Haiti. Give $300 bursary annually to high school. RBC major sponsor of 2010 Winter Olympics & sponsored the torch stop in Dryden. Sponsored Special Olympics athlete that will compete in Thunder Bay in 2011. Sponsor of 2010 Centennial celebrations. $5,000 donation to Meno Ya Win Health in Sioux Lookout. Annual Charity Golf Tournament 2010 will be the 12th annual. Raised approximately $130,000 since inception in support of Dryden Hospital, Dryden Oncology, Big Brothers, Dryden Minor Soccer, Hoshizaki House, Docter Recruitment, Second Chance Pet Network. Provide donations to numerous local charity youth sporting events (i.e. - silent auction items). Donated to Communities in Bloom

CKDR

Mike Ebbling volunteers his time, without question to support all of Dryden's community events. Weather it be Ice Dog Hockey, High School sports, Fund raisers for charity. see/hear Mike at all of these events, and he is always enthusiastic, happy, easy going, and genuinly puts his heart and soul into each and every function he is representing. He always gives 200%.

Mike is one of those rare personalities that just gives & gives. From the Ice Dogs, school sports, Safe Grad, town events. Everyone in Dryden and the surrounding area know Mike & know he can be counted on. Not only does he announce events but he participates in all. At last year's Relay for Life, he was up all night & kept everyone inspired to keep going.

Sarah Trach - McAuley & Partners

Sarah Trach is a young mother/lawyer/partner who is the managing partner of a successful lawfirm which has been in business for over 60 years. Her commitment to her clients is undeniable. She is a member of many advisory legal committees and various boards in her ongoing commitment to the legal process.

Combining a family and a full time legal career is an extremely difficult task, but Sarah Trach balances both with success. She is a true example of a successful woman in business.

Kailey Divers - The Flower Forest

I have been involved with Kailey since shortly after she opened THE FLOWER FOREST. I have seen firsthand how hard she has worked to grow her business to where it is today...

The Flower forest lives under the umbrella of an incorporated numbered company along with 3 other companies she has either purchased or built from the ground up. She has seen many business come and go in Dryden - she has flourished through mill shut downs and the worst recession since the depression. She has a keen business sense and has a true entrepreneurial spirit No virus found in this incoming message.

Started her flower & gift shop in 1996. Has successfully provided service to Dryden & the area for 14 years. Added an additional location in 2010 even though times have been difficult in the area.

Brenda Bell - Brenda Bell Law Office

Brenda Bell is a superhuman who is juggling 2 businesses as well as being a single mother of 3 children. Her commitment to growth is visible in running a locally-owned radio station as well as her law office.

In both businesses she demonstrates professionalism while she remains human. As a mom she helps with school-related events with a huge smile.

Jill Russell & Alison Declerq - Ella Lynn's

Has successfully owned & operated this Dryden retail institution since 1998. Has built a superior reputation for service to their customers. Both of the sisters & their staff provide individual attention to customers, based on their relationship with them and go above & beyond.

Despite the downturn in Dryden's economy the sisters have maintained the quality & availability of product.

Christine Smith – Patricia Regional Physiotherapy Clinic

Chris is the owner/operator of the physiotherapy clinic in Dryden. She provides an alternative to a private clinic versus having to wait months to attend the hospital physiotherapy. She fills a void in the community and offers it through a business mode.

Yvette Burns - Comfort Inn

She is always supportive, patient and fair. She is respectful and professional and is very good at her job because she cares a great deal about it. They do whatever they can to make your stay comfortable and pleasant as possible.

Robert Beasant - Calypso Hair Fashions

Robert has been a business owner operator for over 30 years and is very active in charities in the area, and is very involved in the Dryden area food bank.

Chris Wood - Dufresne Furniture & Appliances

Chris started out as a delivery truck driver, and ended up store manager before the age of 30.

Darryl Adams - Domino's Pizza

Ever since Domino's opened in February 2008, he has wanted nothing more than for his store to achieve the best. Within the last two years Darryl has run the Dryden Domino's effectively and won 5 Domino's 5 stars, which ties the Canadian record for the most 5 stars. He ensures that when a customer walks into our store they are greeted with a friendly attitude from all the employees.

When I was promoted to assistant manager he helped me a lot with so I could succeed in doing the best job that I could.

Tony Traini - Tony's Bait & Tackle

Outstanding dedication to service.

Dawn Jones - TD Canada Trust

Our manager, Dawn Jones is why TD Canada Trust is such a great place to work. Dawn is a kind and caring person who wants only the best for her customers and staff alike. She manages with an open door policy that invites you to go to her with any concern or problem, whether it's a work-related question, you need time to help family, attend a funeral or help out in the community. Dawn herself volunteers as Treasurer for Patricia Garden. Her open heart and kind ways inspire us to follow her example and be not only better employees but better people.

Jill Russell - Ella Lynn's

Jill has always provided excellent service. At special times of the year calls me to suggests the ideal gift for my mother and wife. Arranging a time for me to see her suggestions and wrap them and mail the gift to my mother. Her service is simply fantastic.

Gilles & Mary Pepin - Fire & Security Centre

It's amazing how 2 people truly care about their employees. You're not an employee, you're one of the family and how they truly appreciate each “family” member makes it a pleasure to come to work each and every day. Two very amazing people who would do anything for anyone of their employees (family member).

Gilles and Marie are exceptional people who care about their community, their business and their employees who aren't called employees but “team members” because they value each team member's contributions to making each and every work day satisfying and enjoyable.

Theresa Hoey - Comfort Inn

Theresa goes above and beyond with both employees and guests. She always has a smile for everyone and is very helpful.

Shawn Polney - Tim Hortons

Every morning when I start my work day, I stop at Tim Hortons for a morning coffee. This young man consistently makes me smile & feel good about my day with his cheerful, upbeat attitude. He makes me feel like when I buy my coffee that he is so excited that I am there and that he is able to start my day right.

Where else can you get that kind of service!

Dana Soucie - Dryden Development Corporation

Dana works at home almost every day and a lot of her efforts go unseen by her managers and peers, she is a tremendous asset to our city and deserves recognition.