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Chamber announces business excellence award winners

Dennis Buset, Gary Woodbeck, Valerie Midgley among individuals honoured for their contributions to the business community.
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Valerie Midgley (left) captured the businessperson of the year award (FILE/tbnewswatch.com)

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)





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