The Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce honored the best in customer service with its annual Hall of Excellence awards.
Two businesses and an individual walked away with top honors Wednesday night at the Holiday Inn.
Redding Veterinary Clinic on Westside Road won first place for service. The business is owned and operated by Dr. Gerald Bond, who has five full-time employees. Bond's dedication to animals is illustrated by the time he donates to the Shasta Wildlife Refuge.
The veterinarian business was established in 1942 by Dr. C.J. Ferreira and his wife, Dorothy.
Penguin Paddlers won first place for retail business. Penguin Paddlers, which sells kayaks and accessories, is owned by Garth Schmeck and is at 3330 Railroad Ave. in Redding.
Schmeck's customers are a dedicated band of paddlers who meet weekly for paddle excursions and travel monthly on outdoor adventures.
Recently, Penguin Paddlers staged the great penguin migration, meeting at the old store and walking 200 yards north to the new location, each customer carrying a piece of equipment.
Individually, handyman Erin Johnson of Erin Johnson Handyman Service won top honors.
Johnson has made a habit of fixing just about anything since his arrival in Redding.
This year, 24 shoppers visited 156 nominees - 96 in the individual category and 61 businesses - over a four-week period.
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