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Northern Ontario Business Awards


www.noba.ca

The Northern Ontario Business Awards, our flagship event, celebrate the best among us in ten categories:

  • Company of the Year (1-15)
  • Company of the Year (16-50)
  • Company of the Year (51+)
  • Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Entrepreneurial Community of the Year
  • First Nations Business Award of Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Judges’ Choice
  • Union Gas Essay Scholarship

Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards


www.influentialwomen.ca

The Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards is designed to seek out, profile and honour women in Northern Ontario who have contributed to economic wealth, job creation and growth in Ontario's northern region.

Each year, we honour Influential Women at two awards luncheons. A special souvenir magazine is produced in honour of these women, featuring each winner's unique story of success.

40 Under Forty


www.40underforty.ca

Celebrating the rich array of talent in our market by recognizing 40 leaders under the age of forty, nominations are open to all public and private sector young leaders under the age of 40, residing in the Sudbury and Manitoulin regions.

Emerging Leaders


www.emerging-leaders.ca

Emerging Leaders is a conference and tradeshow that coincides with the 40 Under Forty awards. This half-day event presents the opportunity to be inspired by a high-profile keynote speaker and network with local businesses and business leaders.

Community Builders Awards of Excellence


www.cbawards.ca

Our mission is to discover and honour the residents of Greater Sudbury who inspire the rest of us to reach our potential. We believe it is the essence and the power of our community!

Northern Life has chronicled and championed the growth and prosperity of our community for more than 30 years. The vision, creativity, spirit and hard work of many individuals, businesses, groups and organizations ignited this mission. We are proud to host the Community Builders Awards of Excellence to recognize these incredible community builders. The Community Builders Awards of Excellence program consists of a call for nominations and judging process, an Awards Gala Dinner, a special magazine-format souvenir program, a year-round website and video/TV broadcast of the gala featuring winner profiles.

The Community Builders Awards of Excellence will honour individuals and organizations in eight community categories. Community Builders in:

  • Arts
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Health Care
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Junior Citizen
  • Hall of Fame

NORCAT / Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Series


www.norcat.org

Connecting needs with northern resources by encouraging partnerships and prosperity through forums and networking opportunities for Northern Ontario suppliers, manufacturers and service companies.

Northern Ontario Business Directory

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