Greater Grays Harbor honorees named at banquet

The 126th annual Leaders Banquet & Business Recognition Awards were held on Friday evening at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino

The 126th annual Leaders Banquet & Business Recognition Awards were held on Friday evening at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores, raising thousands of dollars for greater Grays Harbor Inc.

Silent and live auction items ranged from a “girls night” gift basket to a $5,000 Holland America cruise.

The 2017 Business Recognition Award winners were:

• Coastal Harvest, Nonprofit of the Year

• Steam Donkey Brewery, New Business of the Year

• Westport Winery Garden Resort, Small Business of the Year

• Twin Star Credit Union, Large Business of the Year (20+ employees)

In addition, two individuals were honored:

• Hunter Larson of DA Davidson, Greater Grays Harbor Ambassador of the Year

• William “Boss Bill” Wolfenbarger of Jodesha Broadcasting, John Loyle Spirit of Community Award