The following people and businesses have been nominated for the Chamber’s Best of Awards.
Volunteer of the year nominees:
Glenn King — Forks Food Bank and Elks Lodge volunteer
Donna Kimball — involved with many community activities and the Forks Clothing Bank
Jean Miller — Forks Food Bank volunteer
Cary and Melene Bourm — brought drag racing and car shows to the community
Citizen of the year nominees:
Juanita Weissenfels — a volunteer for Friends of Forks Animals and a Forks City Council member
Stanley Peterson — volunteers his time to help the high school track and cross country team
Dixie Gaydeski — makes and sews countless items for a multitude of local charities
Patricia Kain — helps women through Soroptimists and is an officer for the Forks Emblem Club
Lissy Andros — goes above and beyond to advocate for Forks
Business of the year nominees:
Forks Outfitters — always first to step up and give back
Forks Motel — owners have been upgrading and updating the motel
Str8 Jacket T’s — Always there to support school and businesses
Forks Forum — Forks Forum is always there with what is happening
Blakeslee’s Bar and Grill — opened the first sport bar, they have great employees and they have hosted the Lions Club White Cane Auction
Forks Avenue Real Estate — an example of Forks’ strength, owner Erin Queen also donates her time to helping with Forks High School sports.
The winners of the Best of awards will be announced on Nov. 14 at the annual Chamber Wine and Cheese event. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $20 pre-sale and at the door. Enjoy wine by Harbinger Winery as well as tasty items to snack on, while bidding on the many silent auction items that will be up for bid. Congratulations to all the nominees.
