At Muskeg News’ 1st Anniversary Extravaganza Saturday night, the “Best of Rupert” prizes were awarded at the Tom Rooney Playhouse. The winners are below. We’d like to thank everyone who came out Saturday night to enjoy the party. Until the next anniversary…

(Note: the winner of the Hawkair flight has been notified that he won. His name will not be published.)

“Best of Rupert”

Best restaurant – Cow Bay Café
~Door prize sponsored by Pacific Coast U-Brew

Best artist – Nicole Best Rudderham
~Door prize sponsored by Inn on the Harbour

Best Rupert booster – Charlotte Rowse
~Door prize sponsored by Rona

Best coffee – Cowpuccino’s
~Door prize sponsored by Blue Heron

Best customer service – Safeway
~Door prize sponsored by Northern Savings Credit Union

Best dessert – Cow Bay Café
~Door prize sponsored by Seahorse Trading Company

Best gift shop – Cow Bay Gift Galley
~Door prize sponsored by the Crest Hotel

Best place to watch live music – Lester Centre of the Arts
~Door prize sponsored by the Prince Rupert Port Authority

Best hairstylist – Kathy Samaras
~Door prize sponsored by Tyee Charters

Best teacher – Andrew Bellis
~Door prize sponsored by StuckOn Designs

Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest. We’re feverishly counting the ballots right now and we’ll announce all the winners at our 1st Anniversary Extravaganza, held at the Tom Rooney Playhouse on July 9, 2011 (doors open at 7 p.m.). We’ll also be making the draw for the free flight at the party.

It should be a great time, and we hope to see you all there!

Good luck!

NOTE: employees of Muskeg News & Hawkair are not eligible for the free flight. Tickets must be redeemed within six months of the draw.