Member of Parliament Ted White, seen here wife wife Sue (left) and the News' own Vicki Magnison (right), was among the honoured guests.

These gals are just some of the many great people that work behind the scenes at the News. From left: distribution manager Barb Emo, office manager Gail Snelgrove, accounting's Nora Halland and reception's Leigh Anne Slym.

Hair designers Lesley Hartwell (left) and Holly Back looked fabulous wearing basic black and beaded backless dresses respectively.

NS News' Dee Dhaliwal (from left) chatted with Van Net publisher Clyde Wicks and North Van City mayor Barbara Sharp.

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Peter Speck, of NS News fame, was awarded the lifetime achievement award for his dedication to the community newspaper business.

Nominees Paul and Dino Minichiello are one of the best father/son teams in the fashion industry.

Kevin Evans, of the Retail Council of B.C., was the evening's MC.

Mary Trentadue (left), of 32 Books, was happy to be nominated for an award by author Blanche Howard.

Kevin Henderson, seen here with fellow North Shore Credit Union co-worker Beth Bayley, was one of the judges.

Braintech's Babak Habibi (left) shared the dinner table with fellow nominee Katharina Dittus of Artisan Bake Shoppe.

They're young, stylish and part of the growing face of business on the North Shore. From left: Mitch MacKay, Cheri Wicks, Jordan Back and Tyler MacKay.