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As a Premier Partner of the Semiahmoo Ravens Minor Hockey Association, we were proud to host their annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Night. Held in our Langley showroom, the evening was a heartfelt celebration recognizing the dedicated volunteers and community behind the Raven’s success.
Guests were treated to an unforgettable live culinary experience, led by industry legend and mentor Chef Bruno Marti and leading chefs representing BC Culinary Arts Foundation. The menu featured choice dishes including Wagyu beef striploin, fresh oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters, and pork belly tostadas—expertly prepared on DCS Grills and Fisher & Paykel appliances.
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Making the night even more memorable was the return of the Ken Dewinetz Memorial Trophy—lost for several years, the Dewinetz family and the Ravens were thrilled to bring back such a significant memorial award to the association and present it at the event.
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For Jaclyn St. Pierre, Senior Manager of Brand & Marketing at Midland Appliance, the event was a great success. “We’re incredibly grateful for this unique partnership with the Ravens,” she said. “It’s been a pleasure working with Scott and his team to make such a memorable evening for everyone involved.” For both, the event was a great opportunity to deepen connections with the broader Ravens community, reaching across Surrey, Delta, Langley, and White Rock.
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Scott Ackles, Executive Director of the Semiahmoo Ravens Minor Hockey Association, shared his glowing reactions from the event:
“The feedback was amazing—both at the event and afterward through thank you emails. I would bet that volunteers who didn’t attend will be lining up for next year!” He continued, “elevating our volunteer appreciation and awards night experience is a top priority for us, because our volunteers are truly our most valuable asset. Partnering with Midland Appliance—alongside Chef Marti, the culinary team, and our generous sponsors—allowed us to deliver something truly memorable. Together, we’ve created a win-win-win for our volunteers, Midland, and our partners.”
2025 has also been exciting for the association as the Raven’s AAA team was invited to the 65th Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament earlier this year—a legendary event that’s welcomed hockey greats like Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Steven Stamkos during their youth. As 2025 continues, Midland is proud to support the association’s community and their pursuit of excellence in hockey.
On behalf of Midland, we would like to thank our partners DCS Grills and Fisher & Paykel for supporting this incredible evening, the accomplished chefs at the BC Culinary Arts Foundation whom we are proud to support, and the Semiahmoo Ravens Minor Hockey Association—we’re excited to continue growing this meaningful partnership with you and your dedicated community.
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