Former senator Ray Perrault (left), his wife, NVC Coun. Barbara Perrault and author Blanche Howard were welcomed at the front door.

West Van artist Daniel Izzard and his wife Pilar stood in front of one of Daniel's creations, "Work Boats", which was displayed in the lobby.

The Comedy Company, namely Paul Kloegman, Ray Soden, Leigh Richards and Dave Turner, had them laughing in the council chambers as they performed for the crowd.

NS News Display Manager and NV Chamber president Dee Dhaliwal (left) and her sister Hardish Johal took home some prizes.

These ladies did a lot of work to put this evening together. From left: Mary-Ann Anderson, Joy Cowie, Jane Lowery (FANS president), and Lee Barnes (chair Arts and Culture Commission).

Former CBC newsman Kevin Evans, seen here wtih wife Ronnaug, was master of ceremonies.

DanceArts Vancouver's Judith Marcuse and artist Peter Kiss were both honoured with FANS awards for their lifelong committment to the arts.

He's the original hot dog man and she's the party planner. Jon Zwickel (from Hot Dog Jonny's) and Hilda Colwell (event chair), were serving up fun.

Artist Miriam Aroeste and her husband David came along to enjoy the festivities.

Proving that they were shaken, not stirred, volunteers Barbara Paterson and Johnny Reinholdt were martini mixers for the night.

The Artists Merit Cash Award went to visual artist Arja-Leena Rathje, who was congratulated by her husband Frederick (left) and NVD Mayor Don Bell.

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