The Townie Awards are a chance for our local Downtown Helena Businesses to show off their very best! At the awards new DHI Board Members are inducted, parting members are honored, and we all get to reconnect before a busy summer season.  
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The townie awards were held on Tuesday, June 24th at the Myrna Loy Center.
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Business of the Year
Lasso the Moon
Owner: Amy Barratt-Gilleran


Embodying the spirit of dedication and perseverance, Amy Barrat- Gilleran has owned and operated Lasso the Moon through the ups and downs that come with owning a business. Today her business shines through the bigger is better era as a destination for young and old, tourist and local and stands as a core member of the Trolley Block. Lasso the Moon is located at 25 S. Last Chance Gulch, Ph (406) 442-1594.

Person of the Year
George Lane
Retired IR Photographer

Above George Lane accepts his award as Downtown Person of the Year. Throughout his time working at the Independent Record, George became a familiar face Downtown and we'll miss seeing him loaded down with his camera equipment. In his acceptance speach, George stressed that he always took his pictures for the readers. We are sure that we'll be able to spot George cruising around town on his motorcycle. Thank you George LaYne!

 
 
 

Best Web Site
Cafe Artemis

Best Radio Ad
The Man Store

Best TV Commercial
Pan Handler Plus

Best Print Ad
Boxwoods

Best Brochure
Great Northern Carousel and Painted Pony Ice Cream