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Frank Penwell, shown right, received the Chamber Member of the Year. - Contributed photo
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Frank Penwell, shown right, received the Chamber Member of the Year.

November 15, 2011 · 9:15 AM

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The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and the 2011 Chamber Awards Committee recognized outstanding community service and excellence in the business community on Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. at the Roche Harbor Pavilion.

The award recipients were:

Susie and Hawk Pingree, and Rich Anderson received the Emerging Business Award for San Juan Distillery.

Manager Don Galt was given the Customer Experience Award for Ace Hardware.

Eddie and Genie Williams were presented with the Buzz Award for San Juan Hot Shop and Flavor Emporium.

Frank Penwell received the Chamber Member of the Year, Roy Matsumoto was honored for his service to the country and Sam Buck was honored for his service to the community with an award that will become an annual award named after him.

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