Quest For The Best 2024 was another incredible night that showcases the singing, musical and performing talent that we have here in the Borderland!
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce always puts on a first rate event and I know the hard work that Executive Director Heather Johnson and her team put in to make the night so successful.
The Window and Door Store has brought so much to Quest over the last couple of years as Show Sponsor. Jessica Ogden and staff have also worked hard behind the scenes for the benefit of this event.
93.1 The Border is also proud to have been a Show Sponsor and it’s my privilege to have emceed once again this year.
All of the performers were backed in stellar musical fashion by “The Faculty”. This band is truly the backbone of Quest For The Best. The rehearse with all of the contestants and learn all of their song choices in a matter of weeks. Their talent is second to none. A HUGE thank you to Chris Denby, Steve Denby, Rob Donaldson and Jim Newman!
Photo Courtesy Facebook/Chris Denby
The panel of Judges this year had the difficult task of deciding who was most deserving of extra special recognition. Hats off to Callahan Armstrong, John Dutton, Dr. Jeff Gustafson and Ken Kellar!
It all came down to the “Battle Song” were the Winner of Set One, Jennifer Thorpe shared the stage with the Winner of Set Two, Jaykob Ryll. The song they performed was the Journey hit “Separate Ways”.
Based on their opinion of who gave the best showing during the Battle Song, the judges chose Jaykob Ryll a this year’s Quest For The Best Winner! This is his second win, as he also picked up a victory in 2022. Way to go Jaykob! He was also this year’s winner of People’s Choice Set Two.
That mean’s Jennifer Thorpe was this year’s Runner Up! A fantastic showing for her as well! Great Job Jennifer!
A special shout out to another double winner, Damien Hunt won both the Show Stopper and People’s Choice Set One awards! Awesome showing Damien!
Photo Credit FFCC/Facebook
Here are your full list of winners…
Grand Prize Winner – Window & Door Store – Jaykob Ryll – “My Sacrifice” by Creed
Runner-Up Award – Badiuk’s Powersports – Jennifer Thorpe – “Rolling In The Deep” by Adele
2nd Place Set #1 –Good Impressions Printing – Coleman Campbell – “Firecracker” by Josh Turner
2nd Place Set #2 – Super 8 Motel – Dennis Morriseau – “Blow At High Dough” by The Tragically Hip
People’s Choice Award – Set #1 –Green’s Brandsource – Damien Hunt – “99 Red Balloons” by Goldfinger
People’s Choice Award – Set #2 – The Standard Insurance – Jaykob Ryll – “My Sacrifice” by Creed
Rookie Award – Causeway Insurance – Piper Lidkea – “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Gun’s Roses
Show Stopper Award – M.L. Caron Electric – Damien Hunt – “99 Red Balloons” by Goldfinger
Dark Horse Award – NCDS – Mylo Smith – “Si UnaVez” by Selena
Band’s Choice Award – The Faculty – Mike Walker – “Absolute Beginners” by David Bowie
A massive THANK YOU to the award sponsors who donated prize money!
The entire line up of performers was really great this year! Let’s recognize…
Amanda Jean Borden – “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony
Abby Calder – “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
Alex Denby – “He’ll Be In Good Company” by The Dead South
Alexandria French – “Selfless” by the Strokes
Adrian Indian – “Incomplete” by Backstreet Boys
Emma Haliuk – “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” by KT Tunstall
Margarita – “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus
Mystery Man – “Jailbreak” by AC/DC
Samantha Stone – “Any Man Of Mine” by Shania Twain
Don Zucchiatti – “Hallelujah” by Rufus Wainwright
See more photos and videos from this year’s “Quest For The Best” at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
