THUNDER BAY -- The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce announced the winners for its 23rd annual Business Excellence Awards, which were presented this past Saturday night at the Valhalla Inn.
HONOURARY MEMBER
Dennis Buset
CHARLES J CARTER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Gary Woodbeck
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AWARDS
Sponsored by: Bombardier
Clow Darling Limited
Impact Promotions
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD - SMALL
Sponsored by: Gillons* Insurance
Thunder Bay Port Authority
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD – MEDIUM
Sponsored by: Weiler, Maloney, Nelson
Sencia Canada Ltd.
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD - LARGE
Sponsored by: BDO Canada LLP
AV Terrace Bay, an Aditya Birla Company
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Sponsored by: Ambassadors Northwest
Valarie Midgley, The Whole Nine Yards & Carefree Clothing and Manufacturing
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
Sponsored by: Fort William Historical Park
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD
Sponsored by: Ontario Power Generation
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
GAMECHANGER AWARD
Sponsored by: Thunder Bay Hydro
The Walleye Magazine
LOOKING GOOD AWARD
Sponsored by: Grand Portage Lodge & Casino
Balmoral Park Acura
NEW BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD
Sponsored by: RBC Royal Bank
Driverseat Thunder Bay
NOT FOR PROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARD
Sponsored by: OLG Casino Thunder Bay
NorWest Community Health Centres
QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD
Sponsored by: Thunder Bay CEDC/Entrepreneur Centre
The Walleye Magazine
TOURISM PARTNERSHIP AWARD
Sponsored by: City of Thunder Bay
The Waterfront District BIA (Business Improvement Area)