Kootenay Game Changers Recipients 2018

Photo of Frank Lento surrounded by his family at the Kootenay Game Changers Gala, submitted by Mark Lento

We are very excited to announce the winners of this year's Kootenay Game Changers! Held Saturday evening at a beauitful banquet at St. Eugene, the event celebrated many in the Kootenays who go above and beyond and add to the quality of all of our lives. "When a community moves forward, we know there are individuals driving the change." Huge congratulations to everyone nominated, and this year's recipients. A special Fernie shout out to Frank Lento who was recognized for his huge influence in the Education sector, Nicole Knauf who started Fernie Fresh Food Share and redirected an abundance of food that would have ended in the landfill, and Mike McPhee who has helped to put Fernie on the map with his work in Tourism both at Island Lake and with Tourism Fernie!

YOUTH GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Sandor Rental Equipment Ltd.
Ben Fraser

FAMILY GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by New Dawn Restorations & New Dawn Developments
Aileen Wilson

SENIORS GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by OK Tire
Laurie Harris

HEALTH & WELLNESS GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Peak Family Dental Centre
Shenoa Runge

EDUCATION GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Leanne M Goddard Chartered Professional Accountant
Frank Lento

PROTECTIVE SERVICES GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Pacific Coastal Airlines
Tammy Pocha

FOOD & AGRICULTURE GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Cranbrook Flooring Ltd.
Fernie Fresh Food Share

ARTS & CULTURE GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by ʔaq̓am First Nation
James Neve

FIRST NATIONS GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Teck Coal Ltd.
Bonnie Harvey

OUTDOORS & ENVIRONMENT GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Tipi Mountain Eco-Cultural Services Ltd.
Todd Hebert

SPORTS & RECREATION GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Isaac Hockley Real Estate
Melanie & Rick McFarlane

TOURISM GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by The Heid Out Restaurant & Brewhouse
Mike McPhee

UNSUNG HERO GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Columbia Basin Trust
Cindy Postnikoff

LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Rachelle Langlois - Sun Life Financial Advisor
Al Miller