Revelstoke Times Review

Steven Hui named Business Person of the Year

Steven Hui of Pharmasave and the Powder Springs Inn were the big winners at the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards held Saturday night.

Hui, the owner of Revelstoke Pharmasave, was named Business Person of the Year. He received a standing ovation as he went up to accept the award.

"Of the last 20 odd years I've been in Revelstoke I've been fortunate to have really, really excellent, good people behind. That's everybody from my staff to my family," he said in his acceptance speech.

The Powder Springs Inn was name Business of the Year for its development over the past year, including the opening of The Last Drop restaurant and pub.

The awards were presented by the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce at a banquet Saturday night at the community centre.

The gala also featured a live auction, with city councillor Phil Welock serving as auctioneer. Attendees bid on vacation packages and other prizes, with the priciest auction being for a photo shoot with Pure Studios.

The Chamber of Commerce also welcomed its 300th member at the awards -- the recently opened Tap Root Yoga Centre, owned by Caroline Reid.

Here's the complete list of winners:

Food Service Excellence: Kawakubo

Family Friendly Business Excellence: Selkirk Dental Clinic

Tourism and Hospitality Excellence: Minto Manor

Manufacturing Excellence: Mt. Begbie Brewing

Retail Excellence: Creative Flowers and Gifts

Entrepreuneurial Excellence: Pure Studios

Home Based Business Excellence: Cover Me Cozy

Go Green Award: Mountain Meals

Community Support: Flowt Bikes

Business of the Year: Powder Springs Inn

Business Person of the Year: Steven Hui of Revelstoke Pharmasave

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