Andrew Csafordi and Tara Wilkinson of ANDARA Gallery 
Win PEC Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award 
for ​their "Contribution to the Arts

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Photo Caption: (L-R) Andrew Csafordi & Tara Wilkinson accept the 2023 Chamber of Commerce Award of Excellence for their Contribution to the Arts in Prince Edward County.

The 2022 Prince Edward County Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by The Municipality of Prince Edward, were handed out at the awards ceremony during an exclusive online event, January 26th, 2023. 

The ceremony was presented by the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce and is designed to officially recognize and honour local businesses who have demonstrated a passion for excellence.
 
In all, more than 50 businesses and individuals were profiled in 7 categories, with recipients announced live online.

ANDARA Gallery was announced the winner from a list of stellar nominees, including The Eddie Hotel & Farm, The Hayloft Dance Hall, Joseph Prinzen Woodworks, Base 31, County Stage Company, Oeno Gallery and Big Lake Arts.

The "Contribution to the Arts" Award recognizes and celebrates the artistic achievements of an individual, organization and/or business' contributions to local art and culture. 

During their acceptance speech, ANDARA Gallery Co-Owner/Artist, Tara Wilkinson, congratulated their fellow nominees for their outstanding collective efforts to raise the profile of the Arts in Prince Edward County and summarized her remarks by adding "Together We're Stronger."

The business awards panel of judges were impressed by the calibre of companies represented and every company  nominated received careful attention. All nominated companies were evaluated based on the category criteria, including community contributions and business leadership. ​

This event and awards ceremony celebrates the contributions of business-people and features organizations that exemplify leadership and business excellence in our community. 

​The Award nominations are based on criteria that include outstanding business leadership, community involvement, entrepreneurship, environmental consciousness, employee welfare, innovation and growth.
The Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce’s focus is to channel the collective strength of the business community to improve the economy.

ABOUT ANDARA GALLERY
 
ANDARA Gallery is an award-winning fine art gallery in the heart of Prince Edward County. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the contemporary art gallery was newly constructed in 2019. The gallery is filled with natural light featuring fine art paintings and photography on two floors. ANDARA Gallery is also a recipient of an Award of Excellence from Trip Advisor in 2021 placing ANDARA Gallery among the Top 10 Percent of attractions worldwide.

​ANDARA Gallery is located at 54 Wilson Road, just off of Highway 62 in Prince Edward County. Open daily from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Media Coverage:

https://www.pictongazette.ca/2023/02/06/local-leaders-in-business-recognized-at-chambers-2022-excellence-awards.

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