The day of its fifth birthday in Wainwright, Tim Hortons picked up business of the year at the Wainwright Small Business Awards of Excellence Friday.

It was a full house for the gala and awards ceremony at the Wainwright Communiplex, presented by the Wainwright and District Chamber of Commerce.

Councillor Randy Tizzard, Reeve Bob Barss and Battle River-Wainwright MLA Doug Griffiths all attended. The night's guest speaker was Internet marketing expert Jeff Schneider.

This year, the chamber received more nominees than ever before.

The winners were:

Employee of the year – Carley Herbert, Town of Wainwright

Volunteer of the year – Ian Pratt

Inspiring youth of the year – Kristin Propp, Wainwright High School

Farm Family – Synder Family Far, Edgerton

BRAED Appreciation Award – Rent World

New business of the year – In the Studio

Business of the year – Tim Hortons

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