The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce honored 10 businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala Friday, May 16, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
Awardees were recognized in the following categories:
•Chairman's Award - Great Lakes Real Estate
•River Region Partnership Award - Brett's Tent & Awning
•Lewiston Business of the Year - Water Street Landing
•Youngstown Business of the Year - Bandana's Bar & Grill
•Ransomville Business of the Year - Patti's Cut Above
•Sanborn Business of the Year - Sanborn Old General Store Antique Co-op
•Village of Lewiston Citizen of the Year - James R. Franey
•Village of Youngstown Citizen of the Year - Tina Oddy
•Town of Porter Citizen of the Year - Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co.
•Town of Lewiston Citizen of the Year - Lee Simonson
The awards were given based on leadership, dedication and achievement in the community.
The gala included an evening of live music, silent auction and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a sit-down dinner.