Five Renton businesses were honored Thursday night with Business Excellence Awards, presented by the Renton Chamber of Commerce.

John Galluzzo, a Farmer's Insurance agent and past chairman of the chamber's Board of Directors, was honored as the 2012 chamber volunteer of the year.

Galluzzo is credited with the vision that led to the purchase of the chamber's new headquarters in downtown Renton.

The business winners are:

• Customer Service Award: The Red House

• Community Leadership Award: King and Bunny's Appliance

• Outstanding Non-Profit Award: Luther's Table

• Business Excellence Award, 1-10 employees: The Berliner Pub

• Business Excellence Award, 10-plus employees: The Boeing Co.

The winners were chosen through online voting at the chamber web site.

The event was at the Tea Palace restaurant in the Highlands.

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