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Award recipients honoured from COMMUNITY on page Ai secure provincial approval and funding for an expanded Milton District Hospital.. .~The postcards were delivered - along with àa strong message - to Queen's Park last :summer. z a "We asked the citizens of Milton to à respond to the need of the hospital and did Sthey ever," Pomeroy said in his acceptance speech. SThe Lifetime Achievement Award went to Sthe three men responsible for founiding the *Milton Lions Club, George Clements, who wasn't able to make the ceremony, Gus IMowbray and Sam Nadalin. The local group was formed in 1963. Almost 50 years later, the club continues to raise large amounts of money for causes Iaround town including the CT Scanner Campaign and local schools. Clements' sister, Donna Coulter, spoke on behaîf of the recipients, who continue to be involved to this day Her words were fol- Slowed by an invitation from emcee Mark Curtis: "Its fitting to show our respect, love and gratitude by a standing ovation." The crowd rose to irs feet. ibe Civic Improsentent Award went ro Emil Georgiev and Kamen Kostabinov for their renovation to the Thai House Cuisine building on Main Street downtown, which in the early 1900s was a shoe factory In accepting the award, Georgiev said at the start of the project they wondered if Milton was the right town for the project. "Now we know for sure it was the right town.,' ERIC RIEHL / SPECIAI. TO THE CHAMPION Chamber president Andrew Wall (left) presents the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award to Donna Coulter (on behaîf of George Clements), Sam Nadalîn (centre) and Gus Mowbray. Business of the Year (100 empîoyees or more) went to Dufferin Aggregates, wbicb beat out Mohawk Racetrack. Dufferin's Milton quarry empîoys more than 300 people, making it one of tbe largest in Canada. Rehabilitating lands is very important to Dufferin, said site manager Mark Graves in a video presentation before bce took to tbe stage. Large tree-planting events are a regular occurrence, and this year more tban 21,000 trees are expected to be planted. "Tbis award is verv special to us because nt highlighrs the long-trin retationsbîp ste bave witb the Milton commnuni>;" Graves said. The award for Business of tbe Year (99 employees or less) went to The Dance Shoppe, wbicb started out 16 years ago witb 1,200 square feet of space. It bas since grown to 7,500 square feet, witb hundreds of stu- dents in its recreational and competitive streams. ERIC RIEHL / SPECIAL TO THE CHAMPION Ann Loker of Manheim Toronto accepts the 2009 Businesss Person of the Year Award from Chamber president Andrew Wall. Emil Geogiev (centre) and Kamen Kostabînov accept the 2009 Cîvîc Improvement Award. lIts dancer.s perform at fundraisers across town. "To say this is an bonour is an understate- ment." said owner Rutb Ann Gray, explainîng tisc studio star ted aîs ar littIc girlsý i dra1wir \Vc Il cben-sb tbis always.- Also nominated in tbe category werc Milton Auto Wreckers Ltd. and Pasqualino Cafe and Bistro. Business Person of tbe Year went to Ann Loker of Manbeim Toronto, a wholesaîe vebi- cie rnarketplace and auto auction. In a video recording, Loker suid Manbeim. with its 540 employees. is more than a work- ERIC RItHt / SPECIAL TO THE CHAMPION Dufferin Aggregates site manager Mark Graves (left> shows the 2009 Business of the Year Award (100 employees or more). ERIC RItHL SPECIAL TO THE CHAMPION The Dance Shoppe owner Ruth-Ann Gray accepts the 2009 Business of the Year Award (99 emptoyees or less). place, its bier family' Giving back to bier community is a priori- ty for Loker, wbo bas served as a chairperson and been on tbe board of tbe United Way of Milton. Shes also part of the Fine Arts Society of Milton (FASM), and bas donated paintings ior IL(il as Loker said the award goes far beyond bier- self. "Tbis isn't just about me. Its the people I work witb wbo make me shine.' sbe said. Tbe other nominees were Scott Howard of Scott's Car Care and Rust Check Centre and Rutb-Ann Gray of The Dance Shoppe. Sîcphanie Hounseli can be reached ai sthicssen@amiltoncanadianchampion.com. 20 10 CHEVROLET CAMARO LT This is a brand new vehicie which was won in a contest. This vehicle cornes ceM t ed & eru ssion tesled with warranty & a CarProof Hislory report. This is a Canadian vehicle. Why buy new?? Save thousands, vehicle cornes with tinted windows & car cover. Has over $1,000 exhausi upgrades & only has 542kni11 Lois of warranty on this vehicle-...... 3 Yr./60,000km total warranly plus Roadside Assistance & 5 Yr./160,000krn powertrain warranly. Stk#145776 d Sa 6 m> Ifl oer 4 onI M«VAeMih$5» dWn, Raie Is varWs at 5.49%. OAC. Rates are sui Iosc d"g wilhout tue $0 Domn ave - VEHICLE H-ISTORY REPORTS USED VEHUCLE DEALERSHIPE SALES I SERVICE I LEASING ,eeefetZ W / Ae4î eY//Je