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5/14/2018 Press Release

Rock stars of Timmins business celebrated at 2018 Nova Awards

The rock stars of local business took center stage at the McIntyre Arena on May 11, joined by a crowd of more than 700 people in celebration of the 2018 Nova Business Excellence Awards.

Hosted by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, the sold-out gala once again cemented its status as the largest business awards event in northern Ontario, with 16 local firms and entrepreneurs honoured across a range of categories.

The concert theme of “Business Takes the Stage” was used throughout the evening to help showcase the many ways that entrepreneurs are Timmins’ unsung rock stars, said Jamie Clarke, president of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce.

“The Nova Awards are an important reminder of the many ways that our businesses work in harmony to make Timmins truly great,” said Clarke.

“All of the entrepreneurs featured this evening, from the finalists to the recipients, truly deserve our applause, and it’s clear from tonight’s packed house that Timmins clearly agrees.”

Chamber past president Art Pultz once again served as the event’s emcee and front man, marking the 15th time in the event’s 16-year history he has overseen the awards ceremony. Pultz helped to highlight the slate of more than 40 finalists who were honoured throughout the evening.

The Nova Awards recipients were carefully selected from a record-breaking 160 nominations by a committee of six independent community judges. These judges determine the award recipients based on the quality of the submissions; to ensure the validity of the results, this is done without any input or influence from the Chamber Board of Directors or staff. This independence also helps to make the event one that truly belongs to the community, said Clarke. 

“They might not be putting out Top 40 hits or selling out cross-Canada tours, but we can clearly see from these honourees that Timmins’ business owners and entrepreneurs deserve just as much recognition, given the incredible things they do in our community. Each one helps make Timmins a better place to work, live, and play, and we’re thrilled to help shine a spotlight on their performance.”

A photo gallery of the 2018 Nova Awards, spanning the finalists’ reception to the awards ceremony and post-event celebration, will be available at the Chamber’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TimminsChamber on Friday, May 11.

 

 

The recipients of the 2018 Nova Awards, and those who accepted on their behalf, are as follows:

BMT Insurance & Financial Services Business Contribution to the Community Award (1-5 Employees)
Sponsored by BMT Insurance & Financial Services

The Sandbox
Kori Ferrigan, owner

The Venture Centre Business Contribution to the Community Award (6-10 Employees)
Sponsored by The Venture Centre

Vets Taxi & Dispatch Services Inc.
Rick Lafleur, president

NorthernTel Business Contribution to the Community Award (11+ Employees)
Sponsored by NorthernTel

Discover Fitness with Kate Durst Inc. /
Crossfit Timmins
Kate Durst, owner, and Lisa Tremblay, manager of operations and personnel

FNETB Best Place to Work Award

Sponsored by the Far Northeast Training Board

Great White North Technology Consulting Inc.
Paul Brunet, CEO

Collège Boréal Young Professional Award (Under 40)
Sponsored by Collège Boréal

Johny and Justin Bonney,
Timmins Wake Park

RBC Marketing Award
Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank

Holy Cow Indian Cuisine
Terry McGaghran, owner

National Bank Innovation Award
Sponsored by National Bank

EACOM Timber Corporation
Marc Fleury, mill manager

Northern College Service Excellence Award

Sponsored by Northern College

Miron-Wilson Funeral Home
Michael Wilson, president and managing funeral director

Caisse populaire Alliance
New Business Award (Under 2 Years)

Sponsored by Caisse populaire Alliance

INEOS Calabrian
Guy Graine, Canadian operations manager

TD Bank Group Business of the Year Award

(1-5 Employees)

Sponsored by TD Bank Group

Restore Physiotherapy Timmins

Scott Alexander and Patricia Ferrari,
co-owners

Scotiabank Business of the Year Award

(6-10 Employees)

Sponsored by Scotiabank

Radical Gardens
Brianna Humphrey and Steve McIntosh,
co-owners

Kidd Operations Business of the Year Award (11+ Employees)
Sponsored by Kidd Operations

JTR & Custom Works Inc.
Joelle Charbonneau, operations manager

De Beers Canada Indigenous

Partnership Award

Sponsored by De Beers Canada

NORCAT
Ken Stewart, manager, training and development

City of Timmins Non-Profit

Organization Award

Sponsored by the City of Timmins

Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins
Jennifer Vachon, executive director, and
Eleanor Baccega, chair

OPG Lifetime Business Achievement Award
Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation

GORF Manufacturing/Contracting Inc.
Mark Norkum, president and CEO

President’s Award
Sponsored by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce

Full Beard Brewing Co.
Jonathan St-Pierre, founder and co-owner, and Benjie Potvin, brewery general manager and co-owner

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About the Timmins Chamber of Commerce

With 700 members, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest accredited chambers of commerce with distinction in northeastern Ontario. As the “Voice of Business in Timmins” since 1949, our advocacy and policy initiatives focus on ensuring a positive business climate in the City of Timmins.

Contact:
Nick Stewart
Manager of Policy, Research and Communications
Timmins Chamber of Commerce
(705) 360-1900
policy@timminschamber.on.ca

 

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