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2 Local winners of Chamber Awards Acton businesses nabbed two of the four Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce 2010 Business Achievement Awards which were selected following judging on Monday. There was close to record-setting number of nominations with multiple nominations for the winners. Dufferin Aggregates, Acton Quarry captured the Business of the Year Award, and Party Cinemas earned the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Independent and Free Press photographer Ted Brown won the Employee of the Year Award, and the Green Award went to Glen Williams-based Sheridan Nurseries. A c t o n 's A n t h o n y Andrews was "pretty floored" to get a phone call on Monday telling him that his business had been selected for the Entrepreneur of the Year award. Andrew said it should be Entrepreneurs, plural, because without his business partner and friend, Frank Marsh, the award would not have been possible. "I felt my face flush when I heard that we'd won. It was unexpected, but really appreciated," Andrews said on Tuesday. Party Cinemas began three years ago when Andrews, a DJ, and Marsh held an outdoor movie/barbecue for their friends, and were surprised when a lot of passing cars stopped to see what was going on. The business grew to include monthly video dances, popular movies in the park during the summer, and special events and parties. "I think we caught on because we are community-minded and we want to give back to the community with charitable events," Andrews said. Environmental stewardship, generous community donations and a passion for safety were some of the reasons that Dufferin Aggregate's Acton Quarry earned the Business of the Year Award. Nominated by Dufferin's parent company, Holcim (Canada) Inc., the Acton operation was praised for its long-term commitment to its neighbours while supplying high-quality aggregate for the construction industry. The Acton Quarry, established in the early 1900s, is an important contributor to the local economy and officials say it is fully committed to corporate social responsibility and environmental performance. Giving back to the community is a company mindset and includes Earth Week tree planting event, THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011 Prospect Park and the Acton splash pad. For the first time, only paid-up Chamber members were eligible for the Business and Entrepreneur of the Year. Chamber president Sue walker said, "being a good business DUFFERIN QUARRY: It's commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental performance earned Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry the 2010 Business of the Year Award. ­ Submitted photo ENTREPRENEURS: Acton's Anthony Andrews (left) and partner Frank Marsh and their Party Cinemas business were named Entrepreneurs of the Year. ­ Submitted photo annual open houses, a com- is being engaged in the munity liaison committee business community, and and major support of lo- being part of the Chamcal projects including the ber of Commerce." She Limehouse Kiln Society, said the Business award the Dufferin Rural Herit- recipient has consistently age Community Centre in been a Chamber member and, unfortunately, many Acton Physiotherapy Centre of the Entrepreneur awardees were out of businesses 10 Eastern Ave, Unit 103 Acton ON within two or three years of winning the award. Located in the new The annual Business Urgent Medical Care Centre Achievement Awards banquet is March 9 at For details call Glencairn Golf Course. For ticket information, call the Chamber at 905-8777119 or e-mail to mary@ or email actonphysio@yahoo.com haltonhillschamber.on.ca. 519-853-1800 It 's wor th the call...905-873-6111 Helen Ltd. Brokerage * Ltd. Brokerage * * HomesForSaleACTON.ca McLean Sales Representatives HomesForSaleActon@hotmail.com Lindsay Arlene Deluxe Spa Pedicure Hair Wash & Blow Dry Express Facial Deluxe Spa Pedicure Hair Wash & Blow Dry ALL the Real Estate Services you expect... ...plus some you didn't. Leading Edge Marketing · Seller's Choice Packages · Pre-Home Inspection Home Cleaning Services · Virtual Tours Your True Hometown Realtors... Working where we live....ACTON!