The Town of Nanton held their first annual authentic awards night Friday at the Bomber Command Museum.

The Town's Marketing and Communications Coordinator Davina Comstock says the event celebrating the achievements of small businesses and individuals was a huge success.

"We are very happy to have hosted such a great event, and the evening truly was about community, and the community came out to support all the wonderful people, and the award winners and the nominees. It was a fantastic evening."

Here's the list of the winners:

Town of Nanton Employee of the Year (nominated by the Public).

Warren Lenius.

Excellence in Business - Over 10 Employees.

Mountain Top Foods.

Excellence in Business - 10 Employees and Under.

Classic Rodeo Boutique.

Audi Roy, the Owner of Classic Rodeo Boutique accepts the award from and Rory Duce from Acuity LLP Accounting Professionals.

New Business/Entrepreneur of the Year.

Fieldstones Rooftop Espresso & Wine Bar

Excellence in Customer Service.

Sweet Queen Burgers.

Nana Joumblat from Sweet Queen Burgers accepts the award from Beryl West with the Nanton Chamber of Commerce.

Best in Tourism and Travel Experience:

Bomber Command Museum of Canada.

Vice President of the Nanton Lancaster Society Dan Fox accepts the award from award sponsor Jennifer Handley, Maxwell South Star Realty.

Event of the Year:

Canadian High School Rodeo Final

Outstanding Youth of the Year:

Paige Freeman

Service Group/Not-for-Profit of the Year:

The Nanton Promoters

Volunteer of the Year:

Kim Williamson

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Bob Evans

Bob accepts his award from Nanton Mayor Rick Everett and his Wife Rusty Everett.