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And the nominees, and winners, are... CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF After careful consideration, the recipients and nominees of the 2006 Community Awards have been announced. The awards, given out by the Milton Chamber of Commerce, are split into several categories and will be given out March 31 at an awards gala at Granite Ridge Golf Club. Chamber executive director Sandy Martin said it wasn't easy deciding on the recipients and that there were many deserving nominees. "All the people nominated have contributed to the fabric of the com- munity over a number of years," she said. The Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Jim and Barbara Snow, who've served the Milton community in vari- ous ways for more than four decades. Recently, the couple donated $500,000 to the Milton District Hospital's CT Scanner Campaign, which was the largest individual dona- tion in the hospital's history. Shortly before that, they'd donated their farm to the local Salvation Army. For 10 years, Jim served as minister of transportation and communications, as well as an MPP and bas lent his sup- including the Conservation Halton Foundation and the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. Barbara has also been extremely active volunteering in the community and raising money for a variety of ini- tiatives. "I can't think of a more gracious couple, a more giving couple to the community," Martin said. "They've spent their lives giving." Citizen of the Year goes to Del and Rose Oxford, who helped start the Milton Sea Cadets, of which Del was later commanding officer. The cadets meet in a building at the Milton Fair Grounds, which they helped renovate. Del is chair of the Towns Community Services Advisory Committee, and together the couple has volunteered for the Milton Santa Claus Parade and other local events. There are three recipients this year of the Presidents Award - Nancy Job, Tarah Cherwoniak and Len Lee. Job and Cherwoniak founded Milton's Relay for Life, which raised more than $160,000 last year. This year's goal is $200,000. For the past 15 years, Lee bas served as chairman and volunteer of the Milton Good Neighbours Day and lends his time to many other commu- nity events. awards won't be announced until the gala, with the exception of Business of the Year (26 employees or less), which goes to Chudleighs Apple Farm on Regional Road 25. The nominees for Business Person of the Year are Angelo DeMedicis of Milton Home Hardware; Kimberly and Glenn English, who own Main Streets A Country Mile store; and Troy Newton, owner of Troys Diner on Main Street. For Business of the Year (25 employ- ees or less), the nominees are A Country Mile, Arthur Electric and Charlie Speck Welding. The Milton Community Awards was started in 1972 by the Royal Canadian Legion. In 1981 the Milton Chamber of Commerce took over the initiative, and expanded the focus to include recogni- tion of businesses. Citizens send in nominations for the various categories, and two chamber committees decide on the recipients. Tickets to the gala cost $80 and are available by calling the chamber at (905) 878-0581. Stephanie Thiessei can be reached ai sthiessen@miltoncanadiancliampion.com. O O E O 0 0 The Canadian Champion, Friday, March 9, 2007 - A5 ONLY VjIAMN ONLY SUPPLEMENT EVENT Store Locations MILTON MALL (905) 693-9207 MEADOWVALE 3035 ARGENTIA RD. (905) 824-3207 SQUARE ONE SHOPPING CENTRE (905) 897-1210 ERIN MILLS TOWN CENTRE (905) 569-3629 DIXIE OUTLET MALL (905) 891-0976 OAKVILLE 261 OAK WALK DR. (905) 257-7987 M ov dvdd can e Uri ITurkish '&g Apricots california 1.43/100g Natural Supreme 49 Aimondst* Ib MV & MIuS99 Chocolate 9 Candy P.rn r Ulb Party 64/g Mix 2,, regular or sour .51/1 00g Gummi Bears or Worms lb beer nuts .35/100g Buttered Peanuts lb trail mix 1.26/1 00g Treasure l Island lb smooth or crunchy regular or natural .29/10 g IPeanut Butterl