Forks Outfitters honored with Community Service Award

April 25, 2017 1:30 am
As employees and customers looked on, Jan Gee greeted Bruce Paul and told him, “This is a big deal!” Bruce joked that he thought he was being paged because of a problem with a customer. No problems this time but there was cake for all to enjoy. Bruce and his wife Shelley also will be honored later at a function with the WFIA. Photo Christi Baron
As employees and customers looked on, Jan Gee greeted Bruce Paul and told him, “This is a big deal!” Bruce joked that he thought he was being paged because of a problem with a customer. No problems this time but there was cake for all to enjoy. Bruce and his wife Shelley also will be honored later at a function with the WFIA. Photo Christi Baron

There was a real surprise awaiting Bruce Paul, owner of Forks Outfitters, on Monday morning, April 24. He was paged to come to the front of the store where he was presented with the 2016 “Community Service” award by the Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA).

Bruce and family received the honor in a surprise ceremony which highlighted Forks Outfitters’ involvement with the Chamber of Commerce Board, Lions Club, Clallam County Noxious Weed Board, Worldwide Distributors Board and the local food bank.

“Bruce Paul and Forks Outfitters represent the very best of our industry,” said Jan Gee, president and CEO of the Washington Food Industry Association. “Bruce Paul has demonstrated that giving back to their community is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a strong business.”

Candidates for the “Public Service” award are nominated by WFIA members based on their dedication and support to their community. Nominees also must exemplify the highest standards of service in both business and community to positively influence and enhance the lives of others. Winners are then chosen by the WFIA Board of Directors.