Just announced – the winners of this year’s Westside Awards, presented by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce:

Business of the Year: Husky Deli

Emerging Business of the Year: Alair

Not-for-Profit of the Year: Senior Center of West Seattle

Westsider of the Year: Lora Swift

(Lora leading the mayor on a Junction tour last month)

Also from the Chamber’s announcement this afternoon, the explanation:

Each year the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce reaches out to the West Seattle community for nominations of three local businesses and one individual who demonstrate results-oriented leadership, a cornerstone of a thriving economic region. Criteria for the awards include:

* A major or visible contribution in the past year that reflects commercial growth and achievement, innovation, creativity or community involvement
* Contributes and promotes the economic growth, stability and improvement of West Seattle
* Gives generously of themselves and/or staff in time and resources to community activities
* Consistently excels in customer service and business conduct

You’re invited to the awards breakfast where Husky Deli, Alair, the Senior Center, and Lora Swift will be honored – it’s at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 7:30 am May 1st, presented by Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle (WSB sponsor; opening later this spring). For ticket info and reservations, go here!