These results were tabulated from official ballots that were at least 50 per cent complete when submitted. There is neither editorial nor advertising influence on the results.
This is the 18th consecutive year that our readers have voted for their favourite business heroes in the North, Central and South Okanagan. Happy business people who receive the hottest award in the Valley know that Okanagan Life readers vote by way of official ballot. These quality businesses display the Best of the Okanagan award in their offices and retail stores for all to see. In Okanagan Life’s 24-year life we’ve worked hard to highlight courageous and innovative people whose efforts and dedication to our communities, towns and cities, make the Valley the wonder it is. This story is different because readers wrote it—we simply tallied the results and created the art and design that you see. This issue is all about recognizing the great business ideas and effort that owners, managers and staff put forth to earn their Best of the Okanagan award. Being named the best is an honour and a privilege. Please celebrate the winners, patronize them and thank them for living up to the moniker—Best of the Okanagan! —Paul Byrne
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Best Real Estate South Central Best Investment Company 1 Capri Insurance 1 Interior Savings Firm North 2 Johnson Meier Insurance Credit Union North 1 Re/Max 3 Westland Insurance 2 Royal Bank 1 Canaccord Wealth 2 Century 21 3 Prospera Credit Union Management 3 Sutton Lakefront Realty Best Mortgage South 2 Fraser Financial Central Company 1 CIBC 3 VantageOne 1 Re/Max North 2 Summerland Central 2 Royal LePage 1 Dominion Lending Centres Credit Union 1 RBC Dominion Securities 3 Century 21 2 Prospera Credit Union 3 Valley First Credit Union 2 Edward Jones South 3 The Mortgage Centre 3 Raymond James 1 Royal LePage Central Best Credit Union South 2 Re/Max 1 TD Canada Trust or Bank–Business 1 Bank of Montreal 3 Sutton Power 1 Realty 2 Royal Bank North 2 The Co-operators 3 Centum Casa Noble 1 Prospera Credit Union 3 Scotiabank Best Insurance South 2 Scotiabank Brokerage Firm 1 Valley First 3 Royal Bank Best Law Firm North 2 Invis Central North 1 Capri Insurance 3 Scotiabank 1 TD Canada Trust 1 Nixon Wenger LLP 2 Baron Insurance 2 Interior Savings 2 Davidson Lawyers LLP Broker Group Best Credit Union Credit Union 3 Allan Francis Pringle 3 A.E. Berry Insurance or Bank–Personal 3 Royal Bank Lawyers LLP Central North South Central 1 Capri Insurance 1 Prospera Credit Union 1 Summerland Credit Union 1 Pushor Mitchell LLP 2 Western Financial Group 2 Royal Bank 2 TD Canada Trust 2 Porter Ramsay LLP 3 Southern Insurance 3 Scotiabank 3 Bank of Montreal 3 Doak Shirreff LLP
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South Central Best Hearing Clinic Best Place for Non- 1 Boyle & Co. Lawyers 1 Simply Computing North surgical Makeover 2 Kampman Oliver 2 Northern Computers 1 Connect Hearing North Keene McAndrews 3 London Drugs 2 Rockwell Audiology 1 North Okanagan 3 Bell Jacoe & Company South 3 Expert Hearing Solutions Skin & Laser 1 Doc’s Computers Central 2 Enhance Studio Best Accounting Firm 2 Bad Robot Summerland 1 Okanagan Hearing Solutions 3 Smooth Effects North Electronics 2 Connect Hearing Central 1 Agar Schneider Lett 3 One Information 3 Hummingbird Hearing Aid 1 Lakeshore Vein 2 KPMG Technology South & Aesthetics 3 Sladen Moore 1 Beltone 2 De Pieri Clinic Central HEALTH CARE 2 Expert Hearing Solutions 3 DermMedica 1 MacKay LLP 3 Hummingbird Hearing Aid South 2 Grant Thornton Best Dentist 1 Front Street Laser 3 Meyers Norris & Penny North Best Massage and 2 Penticton Laser South 1 Dr. Bernie Grages Physio Therapist 1 White Kennedy 2 Vernon Dental Centre North Best Naturopathic 2 BDO 3 Cornerstone Dental 1 Concept Physiotherapy Physician 3 Kemp Harvey Kemp Central 2 Spine & Sports North 1 Simply Amazing Smiles Physical Therapy 1 Okanagan Natural Medicine Best Private School 2 Okanagan Smiles 3 Easthill Physiotherapy 2 Balance Natural North 3 Peachland Dental Central Health Clinic 1 Vernon Christian School South 1 The Core Centre of Health 3 De Monte Centre 2 St. James School 1 Summerland Dental Centre 2 Affinity Family Wellness Natural Medicine 3 Pleasant Valley 2 Smart Choice Dental 3 Sun City Physiotherapy Central Christian Academy Excellence South 1 The Core Centre of Health Central 3 Penticton Dental Centre 1 Summerland Physiotherapy 2 Dr. Emily Pratt 1 Immaculata Catholic 2 Dale Charles Physiotherapy 3 Dr. Garrett Swetlikoff High School Best Optician 3 Osoyoos Physiotherapy South 2 Aberdeen Hall North 1 Dr. Natalie Mazurin 3 Studio 9 1 Vernon Optometry Best Chiropractor 2 Dr. Sherry Ure South 2 Discover Eye Care Clinic North 3 Dr. Megan Kimberley 1 Summerland 3 Corner Optical 1 Arise Chiropractic Montessori School Central 2 Vernon Active Health Best Veterinary Service 2 Holy Cross School 1 Tutt Street Optical 3 White House Wellness North 3 Penticton Christian School 2 iSight Optometry Central 1 Vernon Veterinary Clinic 3 Mission Creek Optometry 1 The Core Centre of Health 2 Creekside Animal Clinic Best Software South 2 Brix Family Chiropractic 3 Central Animal Hospital Development / 1 Waterfront Eyecare 3 Westbank Chiropractic Central Web Design 2 Summerland Optometry South 1 Fairfield Animal Hospital North 3 Penticton Optical 1 Dr. Adam Konanz 2 Mission Creek 1 Bold Media Group 2 Dr. Ken Zagrodney Animal Hospital 2 Servillian Technology Best Medical 3 Summerland Family 3 Okanagan Veterinary 3 Sproing Creative Walk-in Clinic Chiropractic Hospital Central North 1 Atomic 55 1 North Okanagan Medical 2 Navigator Multimedia 2 Vernon Family 3 Spincaster Productions Doctors Medical South 3 Gartree Medical Clinic 1 Windward Software Central 2 Shadowfax Communications 1 Mission Medical Clinic 2 Capri Medical Clinic Best Computer Services 3 Lakeshore Medical North South 1 JBJ Computers 1 Apple Plaza Walkin 2 Rent-A-Geek 2 Rosedale Medical Centre 3 Protocol Technologies 3 Peach City Medical
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South South Best Cosmetics Store Best Book Store 1 Anderson Veterinary Clinic 1 Please Mum North North 2 Lindsey Veterinary Hospital 2 The Bay 1 Shoppers Drug Mart 1 Bookland 3 Summerland Animal Clinic 3 Angel Babies 2 The Bay 2 Coles 3 Merle Norman 3 K&K Book Store FASHION Best Fashion Central Central Accessories Store 1 Sephora 1 Chapters Best Women’s North 2 Shoppers Drug Mart 2 Mosaic Books Fashion Store 1 Pink Bug 3 Mac Cosmetics 3 Bell Tower Books North 2 104 Grey South South 1 104 Grey Clothing 3 Blackbird Boutique 1 Shoppers Drug Mart 1 The Bookshop 2 Reitmans Central 2 The Bay 2 Hooked on Books The ALL-new 2013 3 Pampered Perfection 1 Frakas 3 London Drugs 3 Chapters Central 2 The Bay 1 Blonde 3 Posh Best Jeweller Best Cell 2 The Bay South North Phone Store 3 Bella Clothing Boutique 1 The Suburban Princess 1 Gregory’s Fine Jewellery 1 Telus Mobility South 2 85th Street Boutique 2 J.C. Bradley 2 Bell Mobility 1 The Suburban Princess 3 Sass 3 HM Krause Jewellers 3 Andres 2 Three Wishes Central Central 3 85th Street Boutique Best Place to 1 JK Schmidt 1 Telus Mobility Buy Footwear 2 La Roca Watch & Jewellery 2 Bell Mobility Best Men’s North 3 Posh 3 Andres Fashion Store 1 Red Top Footwear South South North 2 Vernon Shoes 1 Gold Dust Jewellers 1 Telus Mobility 1 Milano Clothing 3 Marc Footwear 2 Michael Hill 2 Bell Mobility 2 Marks Work Wearhouse Central 3 Delong Studio 3 Andres 3 The Cowboys Choice 1 Downtown Shoes Central 2 Aldo RETAIL SERVICES Best Pet † 1 Moores Clothing 3 Hollywood Shoes Supply Store $ lIMIted tIMe 2 MacDermotts Mens Wear South Best Place to Buy Gifts North 1,000 holIday Bonus 3 The Bay 1 Fritz Shoes North 1 Healthy Spot on a gReat seleCtIon oF 2013 aCuRas South 2 Shoe Biz 1 Good Gracious 2 AJ’s Pets & Things 1 Grant King Men’s Wear 3 The Suburban Princess 2 Interior Gift Gallery 3 Pet Planet 2 The Bay 3 Simply Baskets Central 3 Elliott Row Central 1 Pet Smart Get your holiday bonus early. 1 Funktional 2 Petcetera 2 Rafters 3 Total Pet Best Children’s Clothing lease FoR Monthly PayMent Cash PuRChase InCentIve Dragonfly and Amber Gallery North 3 South † † * 1 Chicken Little South 1 Total Pet 2 The Children’s Place 1 Willowbrook Lane 2 Critter Corner % $ $ 3 The Cowboys Choice 2 Random Thoughts 3 Pet Pantry 1.9 298 OR 3,000 Terwilligers noMInal lease aPR FoR 36 Mos. Model de1F3dJ on Models de1F5dJn, de2e5dJn, de1F7dKn Central 3 $2,800 down PayMent Includes $1,000 Year-end 1 Carters | Oshkosh Best Children’s Toys Includes $1,000 Year-end holIdaY bonus 2 Scallywags Best Florist North holIdaY bonus 3 Baby & Me North 1 Teeter Totter Toys 1 Vernon Flower Shop 2 Vernon Teach and Learn 2 27TH Street Flowers 3 Chicken Little 3 Harris Flowers Central Central 1 Toys“R”Us 1 Creations by Mom & Me 2 Baby & Me 2552 EntErprisE way, KElowna 2 Art Knapps 3 Loadza Toyz 250-861-3003 3 Bloomers Floral Designs & Gifts South harmonyacura.com South 1 Sirius Science D30696 1 Edgy Petals and Nature 2 Art Knapps 2 The Bay 3 Carl’s Flowers 3 Hooked on Books †Lease offer is available through Acura Financial Services Inc. on approved credit. 2013 ILX 5-speed automatic (model DE1F3DJ) leased at 1.9% APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $298 (includes $1,945 freight & PDI), with $2,800 ($3,800 less $1,000 Year-End Holiday Bonus) down payment. First monthly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $13,528. Option to purchase at lease end for $16,396.10 plus taxes. 60,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. $1,000 year-end holiday bonus available on the 2013 Acura ILX and will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and can be combined with special finance or lease offers. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. *$3,000 ($2,000 manufacturer to dealer incentive plus $1,000 Year-End Holiday Bonus) Acura cash purchase Photo contibuted incentive is available on select new 2013 ILX models (DE1F5DJN/DE2E5DJN/DE1F7DKN). Acura cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. Retailer may lease for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Offers are only valid for BC residents at BC Acura retailers until November 30, 2012. See Harmony Acura for full details.
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Best Place for Printing South South Central North 1 Skyview Blinds & Closets 1 Willowbrook Lane 1 Al Stober Construction 1 Wayside Press 2 Budget Blinds 2 Terwilliger’s 2 ANR Construction 2 Electric Paper Co. 3 True Colours 3 Random Thoughts 3 Plan B Contractors 3 Printech Corp. South All-Inclusive. Central Best Flooring Store Best Art Store 1 Greyback Construction 1 Kelowna Insta Print North North 2 McLean Construction 1 Pass. Endless Family Fun. 2 Rapid Printing 1 Livingwood Floors 1 Nadine’s Fine Art 3 Buccaneer Contracting 3 Print Three 2 Nufloors 2 Picture Perfect South 3 End of the Roll 3 Earth Art Studio Best Renovation 1 Allegra Central Central Company 2 UPS Store 1 Nufloors 1 Picture Perfect North 3 Kick Start Printing 2 Flooring Canada 2 Tutt Street Gallery 1 Keith Construction Introducing our 3 End of the Roll 3 Sopa Fine Arts 2 Redgewell Construction new ‘My 1 Pass’ HOME & DECOR South South 3 Yes Dear Handyman 1 Nufloors 1 The Lloyd Gallery Central Best Custom 2 End of the Roll 2 Dragon’s Den 1 Stutters Disaster Kleenup Kitchen Vendor 3 Sierra Flooring 3 Tumbleweed Gallery 2 MS Budd Construction North 3 Big Valley Homes 1 Westwood Cabinets Best Furniture Store Best Garden Centre & Renovations 2 Dream Easy Kitchens North North South 3 Harris Cabinets 1 City Furniture 1 Swan Lake 1 New Spaces Construction Central 2 Case Furniture Garden Centre 2 MB Home Improvements 1 Westwood Fine 3 Beachcomber Home Leisure 2 Art Knapp’s Plantland 3 S & M Construction Cabinetry Central 3 Blue Mountain Nursery 2 Norelco Cabinets 1 Marshall’s Home Living Central Best Electrician 3 Kekuli Bay Cabinetry 2 Ashley Home Furniture 1 Art Knapp’s Plantland North South 3 Lazy Boy 2 Byland’s Garden Centre 1 1&2 Electric 1 Ellis Creek Kitchens South 3 The Greenery 2 Arrowhead Electric 2 Innovation Kitchens & Bath 1 Guerard’s Furniture South 3 Litzenberger Electric 3 Heritage Millwork 2 Penny Lane 1 Art Knapp’s Plantland Central 3 Kondolas Furniture 2 Giardino Garden 1 Keldon Electric Best Paint & of Penticton 2 Krueger Electric Decorating Vendor Best Home 3 Windmill Garden Centre 3 Hotwire Electric NEW North Electronics Store South 1 Benjamin Moore North BUILDING 1 Eckert Electric CLINIC 2 Cloverdale Paints 1 Future Shop 2 G. Little Electric OPENING 3 General Paint 2 Andres Electronics Best Residential Builder 3 Martens Electric Central 3 Parnell’s TV & Appliance North 1 Benjamin Moore Central 1 Keith Construction 2 Home Depot 1 Best Buy 2 Braden Robertson DEC 3 General Paint 2 Future Shop Construction South 3 Visions 3 Hildebrandt Homes 2012 1 Benjamin Moore South Central 2 True Colours Paint 1 Andres Electronics 1 Authentic Homes 3 Rona 2 London Drugs 2 Jazel Homes 3 The Source 3 Dilworth Homes Dr. Don MacRae | Dr. Jeff Krawchuk | Dr. Peter Cormillot Best Custom South OKANAGAN LAKE SHOPPING CENTER #208-525 HWY 97 S, WEST KELOWNA Window Coverings Best Home Accessories 1 New Spaces Construction North North 2 McLean Construction P. 778-755-2577 F. 778-755-0096 E. [email protected] 1 AKA Room Services 1 Good Gracious 3 Black Hawk Contracting 2 Designers Gallery 2 Room Collection WE PROVIDE ALL GENERAL DENTAL SERVICES, 3 Budget Blinds 3 Beachcomber Home Leisure Best Commercial Builder AS WELL AS ORTHODONTICS, Central Central North COSMETIC DENTISTRY, AND SEDATION DENTISTRY. 1 Advantage Blinds 1 Home Sense 1 Hildebrandt Homes 2 Budget Blinds 2 Pier One Imports 2 Silverrock Land Corp. "Love how it feels like family when I come in :)" - Sonia 3 Blinds Plus 3 Home Outfitters 3 Graham Construction PEACHLAND Dental Centre 4405 3RD STREET PEACHLAND T. 250767-6411 EXT. 2 PEACHLANDDENTISTS.CA Photo contibuted 20 november-december 2012 okanaganlife.com okanaganlife.com november-december 2012 21 readers'choice readers'choice
Best Plumber South Best RV Dealer Best Car Audio Service Best Car Wash South South Central North 1 Classic Leisure Lifestyles North Valleywide North 1 The Best Little 1 Spa Tranquila 1 Mission Park Travel 1 Aberdeen Plumbing 2 Deckside Pools & Spas 1 Mike Rosman RV Sales 1 Andres Electronic 1 FoamShine Hair House 2 Melt Mineral Spa 2 Flight Centre & Heating 3 Summerland Home Spas 2 Gilmay RV Experts (Kelowna) 2 Silver Star Car Wash 2 Heiress 3 Naramata Heritage 3 Expedia Cruise 2 Burton Plumbing 3 Vernon RV 2 Visions Electronics (Kelowna) 3 Wise Guys Car Wash 3 T’Zers Inn Spa Ship Centres & Heating Best Swimming Central 3 Auto Sound Plus (Vernon) Central South 3 Franks Plumbing Pool Dealer 1 Country RV Centre 1 Skogie’s Auto Wash Best Day Spa Best Manicure 1 Bank’s Travel Central North 2 Voyager RV Centre Best Auto Body Repair 2 Bubbles Car Wash North / Pedicure 2 Expedia Cruise 1 Wiener’s Plumbing 1 Imagine Pools & 3 Western RV North 3 Mission Super Wash 1 Kur Spa North Ship Centres 2 Ace Plumbing Waterscapes South 1 Fix Auto South 2 Just For You Spa & Salon 1 Merle Norman 3 Hartford Cruise 3 Vision Mechanical 2 Backyard Pleasures 1 Country RV 2 Frank’s Autobody 1 Wise Guys Car Wash 3 Merle Norman 2 Emma’s Nails & Travel South Pool & Spas 2 Midtown RV 3 Manfred’s Autobody 2 Super Wash Central 3 Just For You Spa & Salon 1 Quality Plumbing 3 Sundance Pools and Spas 3 Okanagan Travel Land Central 3 Pioneer Car Wash 1 Beyond Wrapture Central Best Tour Guide 2 Mavco Central (Summerland) 1 Craftsman Collision 2 O Spa 1 O Spa North 3 Integrity Plumbing 1 Sunshine Pools & Spas 2 Boyd Autobody SERVICES 3 Total E’Clips 2 Spa Pure 1 MJO Tours 2 Valley Pool & Spa Best Boat Dealer 3 Prestige Collision 3 Beyond Wrapture 2 Roseanne Van Ee Best Roofer 3 The Hampton Group North South Best Hair Salon South Central North South 1 Valley Marine 1 Alder Street Autobody North 1 Without A Doubt 1 Monashee 1 Laing Roofing 1 Fun Water Pools 2 Banner Recreation 2 Penticton Collision 1 Reflections 2 The Good Life Osoyoos Adventure Tours 2 Armstrong Roofing 2 Classic Leisure Lifestyles 3 Captain’s Village 3 Boyd Autobody 2 O’Hairas Salon 3 Spa Tranquila 2 Bowies Marketing 3 Primrose Roofing 3 Deckside Pools & Spas Central 3 Just For You & Entertainment Central 1 Rayburns Marine World Best Auto Spa & Salon Best Travel Agency 3 Distinctly 1 Madge Contracting TRANSPORTATION 2 Dockside Marine Maintenance Central North Kelowna Tours 2 Vista Roofing 3 Malibu Marine North 1 Total E’Clips 1 Marlin Travel South 3 Tomtar Roofing Best Car Dealer South 1 Courtesy Motors 2 Plan B Headquarters 2 UNIGLOBE 1 Top Cat Tours South North 1 Penticton Yamaha 2 Kal Tire 3 Loyal Hair Kalamalka Travel 2 Unveil Shuttles 1 Beaver Home 1 Bannister GM 3 Bannister GM Therapy 3 Visions Travel 3 Grape Escapes Wine Tours Improvement 2 Watkins Motors Best Motorcycle Dealer Central 2 Nielsen Roofing 3 Bannister Honda North 1 Harmony Honda/Acura 3 Shamrock Central 1 Vernon Motorsports 2 Kal Tire 1 Kelowna Ford/Lincoln 2 Seasons Motorsports 3 AutoPlace Best Landscape 2 Harmony Honda/Acura 3 Banner Sea & Ski South Designer 3 Kelowna Toyota Central 1 Adrians Automotive North South 1 Kanes Harley Davidson 2 Midas 1 Nokomis Landscaping 1 Penticton Toyota 2 Kreators 3 Larsen’s Excel Tire ...because we live here. 2 Inspira Landscaping 2 Penticton Honda 3 Valley Motorsport 3 Pinnacle Landscaping 3 Murray GM Penticton South Best Tire Dealer Central 1 Penticton Honda North Roofing It Right 1 Art Knapp Plantland Best Truck Dealer 2 Penticton Yamaha 1 Kal Tire 2 The Hampton Group North 3 South Okanagan Auto Cycle 2 Peters Tirecraft For Over 20 Years 3 Zerra Landscaping 1 Bannisters GMC 3 Big O Tire Residential, Commercial & Industrial Re-Roofing South 2 Vernon Toyota Central 10 Year Workmanship Warranty New Construction 1 Emerald Landscaping 3 Vernon Dodge 1 Kal Tire Full Liability & Torch On Insurance Torch On Systems 2 Greensleeves Lanscaping Central 2 OK Tire Free Estimates Roofing Repair Services 3 Monkey Puzzle 1 Orchard Ford 3 Cavell Excel Tire Centre Custom Metal & Services 2 Kelowna Ford/Lincoln South Best Hot Tub & 3 Okanagan Dodge 1 Adrians Automotive Spa Dealer South 2 Big O Tire North 1 Parker’s Chrysler 3 Larsen Tires “It’s funny how a newborn can change your 1 Beachcomber Home Leisure 2 Murray GM Penticton perspective on everything, ...that’s why we have life 2 Sundance Pool & Spa 3 Skaha Ford insurance through Western Financial Group.” 3 Backyard Pleasures Pool & Spa tern Financial Gro -Wes up- Central To get a quick quote visit or call: LIFE 1 The Wet Zone westernfinancialgroup.ca INSURANCE -Be ee- 2 Sunshine Pools & Spa 1-866-843-9378 st Service Guarant 3 Arctic Spa 250-765-1180 [email protected] 682 Fitzpatrick Road Kelowna BC V1X 5E1 helping our communities with all their insurance needs Auto | Home | Business | | Travel | Pet | Financial Services Photos contibuted www.madgeroofing.com Life 22 november-december 2012 okanaganlife.com 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Best Photographer South Central Best Annual Community Event North 1 Apex Ski Shop 1 Kevin & Sonia–99.9 Sun FM North 1 Brenda Hala Photography 2 Pentagon Boardshop 2 Andy & Tj–101.5 EZ Rock 1 Sunshine Festival It happens! 2 Red Door Photography 3 Sport Chek 3 Alya Ramadan–CBC Radio 2 Vernon Winter Carnival 3 Krista Kay Photography South 3 Interior Provincial Central Best Snow Board Shop 1 Randy & Mare–97.1 Sun FM Exhibition 1 Candid Apple Photography North 2 Allan Gee–800 AM EZ Rock Central 2 Daniela Star Photography 1 Attridge 1 Centre of Gravity 3 Photography West 2 Stussi Sports Best TV Personality 2 Canada Day–Festivals Kelowna South 3 Silver Star Mountain Resort Valleywide 3 Downtown Kelowna Block Party 1 Stuart Bish Photography Central 1 Mike Roberts–CHBC South 2 Jodie Lemke Photography 1 Island Snow 2 Rick Weber–CHBC 1 Peachfest 3 Szabo Photography 2 Deviate Board Shop 3 Doris Bregolisse–CHBC 2 Summerland Festival of Lights 3 Freeride Boardshop 3 Fest-of-Ale .com Best Dry Cleaner South Best Local Writer BringittoBoyd North 1 Freeride Boardshop North Best Place for Family Fun 1 Toppers Cleaners 2 Pentagon Boardshop 1 John Lent North 1-888-868-Boyd 2 Vernon Downtown 3 Apex Ski Shop 2 Kevin Mitchell 1 Davison Orchards Drycleaners 3 Kristin Froneman 2 Atlantis Waterslides 3 Centre Dry Cleaning Best Fitness Club Central 3 Silver Star Mountain Resort Central North 1 Laurie Carter Central 1 Mission Dry Cleaners 1 Ladies World 2 Darcy Nybo 1 Scandia 2 Minnella Dry Cleaners 2 Excel Fitness 3 Jack Whyte 2 H2O Adventure & Fitness Centre 3 Eco-Clean 3 Fitness West South 3 Energyplex Cleaning Centres Central 1 Dawn Renaud South South South 1 H2O Adventure & 2 Rick Cogbill 1 Loco Landing 1 Classic Cleaners 1 Penticton Golf Club Fitness Centre 3 Yasmin John-Thorpe 2 Apex Mountain Resort 2 Plaza Cleaners 2 Nevada Bob’s 2 World Gym 3 Kettle Valley Steam Railway 3 Martin Cleaners 3 Summerland 3 GoodLife Fitness Best Live Performing Golf Club South Arts Group We want the things you don’t! LEISURE / SPORTS 1 The Gym Penticton North Best Outdoor Sports 2 Crossfit South Okanagan 1 Caravan Farm Theatre Gladly accepting donations of Best Bike Shop Gear Store 3 Bodies on Power 2 The Goods gently-used clothing, shoes, linens, North North 3 Powerhouse Theatre and household items 1 Olympia Cycle & Ski 1 Attridge Best Yoga / Central 2 Sun Country Cycle 2 True Outdoors Pilates Studio 1 Kelowna Actors Studio 3 Skyride Cycle 3 Sun Valley Source North 2 Ballet Kelowna CALL US TODAY Proceeds from donations will help support the work of the Association Central for Sports 1 Bikram Yoga Vernon 3 Okanagan Symphony Orchestra Ad sponsored by Byrne Publishing Group Inc. 1 Cyclepath Central 2 Hayden Fitness South 2 Kelowna Cycle 1 Sport Chek 3 Inner Light Yoga Studio 1 Many Hats Theatre Co. 3 Fresh Air 2 Fresh Air Central 2 Soundstage Productions South 3 AG Outdoor 1 Moksha Yoga Kelowna 1 The Bike Barn Superstore 2 Inside Out Pilates Best Local Musician 2 Freedom Bike Shop South 3 Oranj Fitness / Music Group 3 Double O Bikes & Sports 1 Sport Chek South North 2 True Outdoors 1 AB: Solution Pilates 1 Andrew Allen Best Golf Shop 3 Peach City Runners & Fitness 2 The Goods North 2 Bodies on Power 3 Salmon Armenians Got a problem? 1 Strictly Golf Best Ski Shop 3 Get Bent Central 2 Spallumcheen Golf North 1 Cod Gone Wild & Country Club 1 Attridge ENTERTAINMENT 2 The Young’uns We’ll x it! 3 Vernon Golf 2 Stussi Sports 3 Fields of Green After a 120’ Pine Tree decided to take a nosedive recently on my workshop here in Grand Forks I had to have the resulting mess cleaned up and my workshop rebuilt. Stutters took care of the clean up in a timely manner and very quickly did an excellent job of removing all the debris and damaged contents. Therefore when the insurance company asked me if it would be acceptable to me if Stutters did the rebuild I had no hesitation on agreeing. The rebuild far exceeded my expectations, the service was & Country Club 3 Olympia Cycle & Ski Best Radio Personality 3 Ryan Donn friendly informative and I was included at all stages of the decision making. The lead carpenter Nick Hugh-Jones is a master of his trade the quality of the work that he did was exceptional and both he and the other carpenter with him Kiren Qurnnell were more than helpful, it was a pleasure having them around. I would recommend your Central Central North South company to anyone requiring similar work and those two individuals in particular. Thank you for a job well done. Paul Lewis 1 Golf Town 1 Fresh Air 1 Brian & Betty–105.7 Sun FM 1 Ari Neufeld Kelowna: 250.763.1555 • Vernon: 250.542.9893 2 Nevada Bob’s 2 Mojoz Surf n’ Snow 2 Frank Martina–107.5 Kiss FM 2 Michael Muscow th 3 The Harvest Golf Club 3 Cyclepath 3 April Lyn–105.7 Sun Fm 3 Kyle Anderson Penticton: 250.490.3552 • Salmon Arm: 250.832.9818 Big White: 250.448.7326 • Osoyoos: 250.495.2805 30ANNIVERSARY Oliver: 250.498.8384 • Toll Free: 1.877.763.1540
snowboarding photo contributed, O'Keefe ranch phot by laurie carter www.stutters.com Photos contributed 24 november-december 2012 okanaganlife.com okanaganlife.com november-december 2012 25 readers'choice Best Tourist Attraction VALLEYWIDE DESTINATIONS Best Place to Taste Wines North 1 Mission Hill Winery 1 Davison Orchards Best Place for Adrenaline Rush 2 Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2 Silver Star Mountain Resort 1 Silver Star Bike Park 3 Quails Gate Winery 3 Historic O’Keefe Ranch 2 ZipZone (Peachland) Central 3 Oyama Zipline Adventures Best Golf Course to Play 1 Myra Canyon KVR 1 Predator Ridge Golf Resort 2 Mission Hill Winery Best Romantic Hideaway 2 The Harvest Golf Club YOUR AUDIT ISN’T ADDING ANY STRATEGIC VALUE. 3 Big White Ski Resort 1 Sparkling Hill Resort 3 Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club South 2 Hotel Eldorado 1 Kettle Valley Steam Railway 3 Naramata Heritage Inn Best Ski Hill Where do you go from here? 2 Penticton Channel 1 Silver Star Mountain Resort 3 S.S. Sicamous Best Weekend Getaway 2 Big White Ski Resort 1 Sparkling Hill Resort 3 Apex Mountain Resort Without the assurance of relevant, reliable Best Nightclub 2 Spirit Ridge Resort and independently examined financial North 3 Lake Okanagan Resort CITY LOCATIONS information, it’s difficult to make strategic 1 Monashee’s Bar & Grill 2 Club 29/29 Best Family Resort North: Salmon Arm / Sicamous / decisions with confidence. That’s where 3 Sneakers Sports Bar 1 Silver Star Mountain Resort Enderby / Armstrong / Vernon MNP can help. Darcy Haw has almost 20 Central 2 Big White Ski Resort years of experience delivering audit and 1 Sapphire 3 Manteo Resort Central: Kelowna / West Kelowna / assurance services to public and private Flashbacks Lake Country / Peachland 2 sector organizations. Beyond just meeting 3 Rose’s Waterfront Pub Best Place to Get Married your regulatory requirements, Darcy South 1 Summerhill Pyramid Winery South: Summerland / Penticton / 1 The Mule 2 Sparkling Hill Resort Kaleden / Naramata / Okanagan can help you evaluate and improve your 2 The Barking Parrot 3 Linden Gardens (Kaleden) Falls / Oliver / Osoyoos risk management, internal controls, and governance processes and strengthen the overall operations of your organization.
Contact Darcy Haw, CA, Regional Assurance Leader, at 250.979.1737 or [email protected]. We want to thank everyone who took the time to vote for Best of the Okanagan 2012. The response to our first online ballot was astounding. Winners of the draw will be contacted by email or phone.
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