The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce's Employee Recognition Event is designed to help businesses show appreciation for the employees that make their businesses strong. This year, the awards event was expanded into two categories - one for front line staff and one for support staff.
Darcy Tymko of Value Tire and Battery won the support employee of the year award. Tymko, who drives the service truck for Value Tire, has been with the business for about 17 years. He says that he was shocked to be nominated, but that he loves his job and appreciates the recognition.
"It's nice to know you're appreciated for the role that you do," Tymko says.
The winner of the front line award was Debbie Sweeney with the Palliser Way Co-op Gas Bar. Sweeney has been there since the business opened two and a half years ago. A cashier, she says that she loves her job and that she wants to make customers feel comfortable at the business.
Bruce Thurston, Co-op General Manager, says nominating Sweeney was an easy choice, and that she has been an ambassador for the business ever since she began work. He says he's glad to see her win, and that she deserves the recognition for her work.
"It was an easy nomination. Debbie is an ideal employee, she goes above and beyond, she's just a perfect person," Thurston says.
