It was all glitz and glamour at the 2nd annual 2010 Calgary Choice Awards , which was originally called the Calgary Oscars, until the Academy sent the organizers a letter to change the name. As per request, the name changed a month ago to Calgary Choice Awards! Over 400 people attended the red carpet gala – Sold Out Success! It was a great opportunity for Calgary Small and Medium businesses to strut their stuff and feel like stars, on Saturday March 6th, at Flames Central. 380 companies were nominated by the public before Christmas. Over 5000 people (general public) voted on the nominees. Voting ran from Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 2010.
Calgary Choice Award Winners
Here is the complete list of winners in each category:
Best in Arts & Culture – Alberta Ballet
Best in Spa/Beauty – CaVaBien Hair Studio & Spa
Best in Hotel/Inn – The Fairmont Palliser
Best in Auto Service – Heninger Toyota
Best in Fitness – Talisman Centre
Best Home Builder – Empire Custom Homes
Best Public Venue/Tourist Attraction – Calgary Zoo
Best Nightclub/Bar/Pub – Ship and Anchor Pub
Best in Children’s Retail – Coffee & S’cream
Best Transportation Provider – WestJet Airlines
Best in Casual Dining Experience – Peters’ Drive-In
Best in Retail Experience Crave Cookies and Cupcakes
Best in Fine Dining Experience – RedWater Rustic Grille
Best Media Personality/Celebrity – Barb Higgins
Best Medical & Health Care Service – Blink Eyewear
Best New Business (under two years) – Bass Pro Shops
Best Independently Owned Business – Cakeworks
Best Employer – Small Business (under 30 employees) – Cakeworks
Best Employer (over 30 employees) – WestJet Airlines
Everyday Hero – Eric Crowell
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