The BEST in local business were dressed to the nines at Thursday night’s Annual 2015 Nova Business Excellence Awards. Celebrating the largest business awards show in northern Ontario, over 600 people were in attendance. The McIntyre Community Centre was at full capacity, making this the biggest Chamber sponsored event yet.

Sponsored by The Timmins Chamber of Commerce, President Al Thorne says, transforming the arena into a Cirque du Soleil themed extravaganza wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work of countless volunteers

Mini poutine, movie popcorn with seasoning, cotton candy, martini bars and more, the night was a memorable one.

The elaborate costumes and performers played a huge part in the entertaining evening

FULL LIST OF WINNERS + those who accepted on their behalf

1. Northern College Service Excellence Award (Sponsored by Northern College)
WINNER: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Timmins
Accepting: GM John Crescenzi

2. RBC Marketing Innovation Achievement Award (Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank) 
WINNER: Porcupine Canvas Inc.
Accepting: GM Brenda Hagerty

3. NorthernTel Productivity, Innovastion & Diversification Award (Sponsored by NorthernTel) 
WINNER: Millson Forestry Service
Aceepting: Co-Presidents/Foresters Monique Koski + Jenny Millson

4. De Beers Canada Aboriginal Partnership Award (Sponsored by De Beers Canada)
WINNER: Ontario Power Generation and Moose Cree First Nation
Accepting: Senior Vice President Mike Martelli, Hydro Thermal Operations, and Chief Norm Hardisty Jr.

5. City of Timmins Non-Profit Organization Award (Sponsored by City of Timmins)
WINNER: Science Timmins Inc.
Accepting: Preisdent Antoine Garwah

6. College Boreal Young Entrepreneur (under 35) Award (Sponsored by College Boreal)
WINNER: Alicia Pirie, Onwer of Chic Baby Boulevard

7. Caisse Populaire de Timmins New Business (Under 2 years) Award 
WINNER: Urban Windows + Doors
Accepting: Co-owner Patrick Delisle

8. BMT Insurance + Financial Services Business Contribution to the Community Award (1-30 Employees) (Sponsored by BMT Insurance and Financial Service)
WINNER: Owner of Christopher’s Coffee House, Mary Ellen Paull

9.  Porcupine Gold Mines – GoldCorp Canada Ltd. Business Contribution to the Community Award (31+ Employees) (Sponsored by Porcupine Gold Mines- Goldcorp Canada Inc)
WINNER: Tim Hortons
Accepting: Franchise Owner Rob Knox

10. FNETB Best Place to Work Award (Sponsored by Far Northeast Training Board) 
WINNER: Holiday Inn Express + Suites Sales Manager Brigitte Vanderloo

11. TD Bank Group Business of the Year (1-5 employees) award (Sponsored by TD Bank Group) 
WINNER: The Mermaid Gallery
Accepting: President Denis Gelinas

12. Scotia Bank Business of the Year (6-30 employees) award (Sponsored by Scotiabank)
WINNER: Discover Fitness
Accepting: Owners Kate Durst and Eduardo Surarez


 

13. Northern Credit Union Business of the Year (31+ Employees) Award
(Sponsored by Northern Credit Union Limited)
WINNER: Giant Tiger
Accepting: Greg Kelso, Franchise Owner

14. National Bank Lifetime Achivement Award
WINNER: Steinberg + Mahn
Accepting: Owners Darren Taylor + Don Taylor

15. Presidents Award (Sponsored by Timmins Chamber of Commerce)
WINNER: Northern Ontario Appraisals Ltd.
Accepting: Luc Cloutier, President/Owner

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