The Timmins business community was out in full force to celebrate its own at the Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Nova Business Excellence Awards on May 7 at the most well-attended ceremony in the event's eight-year history.
More than 450 attendees filled the McIntyre Arena to honour the 16 local businesses and entrepreneurs who were selected for awards. Themed with diamonds in celebration of the Chamber's 60th anniversary, the event began with an exclusive reception for the winners. A ceremony followed, highlighting each finalist with a brief vignette before announcing the winner. The evening capped off with a post-awards celebration.
The winners are as follows:
Service Excellence:
J.L. Richards & Associates Limited
Non-profit Organization Award:
Alzheimer Society of Timmins-Porcupine
Construction Trades Employer Apprenticeship Award:
Tisdale Plumbing & Heating
Business of the Year (1-5 Employees):
Northern Swing Golf Centre
Business of the Year (6-49 Employees):
Pro Pipe Construction
Business of the Year (50+ Employees):
Chartrand Equipment
Young Entrepreneur (Under 30):
Clovercroft Farm
Future Entrepreneur:
Carter Cousineau
Environmental Award:
Millson Forestry Service
Marketing Innovation Achievement:
Timmins & District Hospital
Business Contribution to Community (Over 30 Employees):
Ontario Power Generation
Business Contribution to Community (1-30 Employees):
Q92/EZ Rock
New Business (Under 2 Years):
Northeastern Ontario Professional Trades Inc. (NOPTI)
Aboriginal Partnership Award:
Five Nations Energy Inc.
Media Person of the Year:
Kevin Vincent
President's Award:
De Beers Canada Victor Mine
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