Best of Colchester 2011 - Results

More than 300 people gathered in Truro on June 16th to celebrate the best of the Colchester County business community. The 2nd Annual Best of Colchester awards has produced 25 winners in 25 different categories. All winners were chosen by online votes during two weeks of voting in May. Here are the winners and runners-up in each category:

Best Bed & Breakfast Winner: Belgravia Bed & Breakfast Runners-up: Baker's Chest Tearoom and Bed & Breakfast, Tulips and Thistle Bed & Breakfast Award Sponsor: The Shoreline Journal	Best Clothing Store Winner: Margolian's Runners-up: B's Knees, Elegant Steps, H A F Skate Shop (tie for third) Award Sponsor: Remax Fairlaine Realty
Best Coffee Shop/Café Winner: The Wooden Hog Cafe Runners-up: Tim Hortons – Truro Mall The Olde Truro Café Award Sponsor: Prudential Woods Realty	Best Computer Sales/Repair/Support Winner: G & G Computer Runners-up: Failsafe Computer Services, GEMS Computer Services Inc. Award Sponsor: Patterson Law
Best Contractor Building /Renovations/Repair Winner: Cameron's Paint Centre Runners-up: Chase's Colour Centre,  MU Rhino Renovations Award Sponsor: Grant Thornton	Best Dining/Restaurant Winner: Murphy's Fish and Chips Runners-up: Bistro 22, Frank and Gino's Award Sponsor: AML Communications Inc.
Best Entertainment Venue/Festival Winner: Marigold Cultural Centre Runners-up: Dutch Mason Blues Festival, Empire Theatres Studio Award Sponsor: KFC Truro/Stewiacke	Best Fast Food Winner: Subway on Elm Street Runners-up: The Pizza Market, Wendy's Award Sponsor” Royal LePage Truro
Best Financial Institution Winner: RBC Runners-up: Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust Award Sponsor: The Ice Man Air Conditioning & Maintenance LTD	Best Fitness Club Winner: Joyful Yoga Studio Runners-up: MacKinnon Fitness/Breathing Space Yoga Studio/SFL, Marmac Athletics Award Sponsor: Alpha Computer Training and Consulting
Best Golf Course Winner: Truro Golf Club Runners-up: Debert Golf Club, Mountain Golf Club Award Sponsor: Masstown Market	Best Grocery Store Winner: Sobey's on Prince Runners-up: Healthy Habit Health Store, Masstown Market Award Sponsor: Inglis Jewellers
Best Hair Salon/Barber/Day Spa Winner: Jennifer's and Company Runners-up: Head Experts, Square Roots Hair and Esthetics Award Sponsor: M.U. Rhino Renovations	Best Hardware Store Winner: A.J. Walker and Son Ltd. Runners-up: Canadian Tire, Harris Home Hardware Award Sponsor: Kwik Kopy Design and Print Centre
Best Home Decor/Furniture Store Winner: Berry's Furniture Plus Runners-up: M.P. Crowell Ltd., Wicker Emporium Award Sponsor: A.P. Reid Insurance Store	Best Hotel/Motel/Inn Winner: Best Western Plus Glengarry Runners-up: Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, Irwin Lakes Chalets Award Sponsor: McDonald’s Family Restaurant
Best Insurance Provider Winner: Caldwell Roach Insurance Runners-up: C.D. Armstrong Insurance, Fulton Insurance Award Sponsor: Elegant Steps	Best Jewellery Store Winner: Inglis Jewellers Runners-up: Charm Diamond, Sea Shell Design Award Sponsor: Atlantic Superstore Truro
Best Media Winners: Big Dog 100.9 Runners-up: Cat Country, Truro Daily News Award Sponsor: Best Western Plus Glengarry	Best Non-profit Organization Winner: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Runners-up: Colchester Community Workshop, Truro Boys & Girls Club Award Sponsor: CIBC Wood Gundy
Best Pet Care Veterinarian/Groomer/Supply/Boarding Winner: Central Nova Animal Hospital Runners-up: All My Pets Inc., Truro Veterinary Hospital Award Sponsor: GEMS Computers	Best Pharmacy Winner: MacQuarries Pharmasave - Esplanade Runners-up: C.W. Fraser Pharmacy, Village Family Pharmacy Award Sponsor: Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Centre
Best Print/Copy House Winner: Sid Sells Signs Runner-up: Colchester Printing Company Inc. Award Sponsor: Scotsburn Dairy	Best Real Estate Agency Winner: Remax Fairlane Realty Runners-up: Prudential Woods Realty Ltd., Royal LePage Truro Real Estate Award Sponsor: Berry’s Furniture Plus
Bar/Lounge/Pub Winner: The Engine Room Runners-up: Redbird Wine & Scotch Bar, The Split Crow Award Sponsor: Will-Kare Paving and Contracting	Group Photo

The Truro and District Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a huge thank you to Truro Mall/Strahallan Property Management Inc. for being the exclusive platinum sponsor for the 2nd Annual Best of Colchester Awards. We would also like to thank Gold Sponsors Eastlink, Theriault Financial and the Colchester Regional Development Association, as well as media Sponsors Big Dog 100.9, Cat Country 99.5 and the Truro Daily News. Without their help, the event would not be possible. Congratulations to all winners, runners-up and nominees!

To view photo gallery of the event please click here.