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Timmins, ON—The best of Timmins business was on full display at the McIntyre Arena as more than 600 people came out to celebrate the 2015 Nova Business Excellence Awards on April 16. Hosted by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce for its 13th consecutive year, the sold-out gala event saw 15 awards handed out across a range of categories. The ceremony was again emceed by the Chamber’s Past President Art Pultz, of Rogers Communications Inc., who has overseen the awards portion of the event since its inception. The slate of more than 40 nominees that were honoured throughout the evening was representative of the passion and ingenuity that local businesses are known for around the world, according to Chamber President Al Thorne. “If you look at all the business achievements highlighted by tonight’s awards, it’s easy to be impressed by the talent we have right here in Timmins,” said Thorne. “Our entrepreneurs really are in a class all their own, and the Nova Awards are an important showcase for all that they do.” The recipients of the 2015 Nova Awards were carefully selected from a record-breaking 140 nominations by a committee of six independent community judges. As every year, the judges determine the award recipients without any input, influence or oversight from the Chamber Board of Directors or staff, thereby ensuring the validity of the process and the results. “Even 13 years in, the Nova Awards continue to grow, which speaks to local pride in Timmins’ many success stories,” said Thorne. “Our businesses are at the heart of our community, and tonight featured many great examples of how they provide jobs, sponsor sports teams, and fund community projects. The Chamber has always believed in promoting the incredible work they do, and we’re proud to continue celebrating them every year.” To help celebrate Timmins businesses in style, the Chamber transformed the McIntyre Arena with a “cirque” theme: much like the Big Top, the Nova Awards shine a spotlight on Timmins’ best and brightest, said Thorne. “Every year, the Nova Awards have a specific theme that affects everything from the décor to the lighting to the appetizers. The Cirque theme made sense for 2015: both are classy events, not to mention that Timmins businesses juggle tasks, tame the competition, and walk the high-wire of daily operations.” A photo gallery of the 2015 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 The recipients of the 2015 Nova Awards, and those who accepted on their behalf: Northern College Service Excellence Award Sponsored by Northern College Holiday Inn Express & Suites Timmins John Crescenzi, general manager RBC Marketing Innovation Achievement Award Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank Porcupine Canvas Inc. Brenda Hagerty, general manager NorthernTel Productivity, Innovation & Diversification Award Sponsored by NorthernTel Millson Forestry Service Monique Koski and Jenny Millson, co-presidents / foresters De Beers Canada Aboriginal Partnership Award Sponsored by De Beers Canada Ontario Power Generation and Moose Cree First Nation Mike Martelli, senior vice-president, Hydro Thermal Operations and Chief Norm Hardisty Jr. City of Timmins Non-Profit Organization Award Sponsored by City of Timmins Science Timmins Inc. Antoine Garwah, president Collège Boréal Young Entrepreneur (Under 35) Award Sponsored by Collège Boréal Alicia Pirie, owner Chic Baby Boulevard Caisse Populaire de Timmins New Business (Under 2 Years) Award Sponsored by Caisse Populaire de Timmins Urban Windows & Doors Patrick Delisle, co-owner BMT Insurance & Financial Services Business Contribution to the Community (1-30 Employees) Award Sponsored by BMT Insurance & Financial Services Christopher’s Coffee House Mary Ellen Pauli, owner Porcupine Gold Mines - Goldcorp Canada Ltd. Business Contribution to the Community (31+ Employees) Award Sponsored by Porcupine Gold Mines – Goldcorp Canada Inc. Tim Hortons Rob Knox, franchise owner FNETB Best Place to Work Award Sponsored by Far Northeast Training Board Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brigitte Vanderloo, sales manager TD Bank Group Business of the Year (1-5 Employees) Award Sponsored by TD Bank Group The Mermaid Gallery Denis Gelinas, president Scotiabank Business of the Year (6-30 Employees) Award Sponsored by Scotiabank Discover Fitness with Kate Durst Kate Durst and Eduardo Suarez, owners Northern Credit Union Business of the Year (31+ Employees) Award Sponsored by Northern Credit Union Limited Giant Tiger Greg Kelso, franchise owner National Bank Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored by National Bank Steinberg & Mahn Darren Taylor and Don Taylor, owners President’s Award Sponsored by Timmins Chamber of Commerce Northern Ontario Appraisals Ltd. Luc Cloutier, president/owner For more information contact: Nick Stewart Manager of Policy, Research and Communications Timmins Chamber of Commerce policy@timminschamber.on.ca | (705) 360-1900 About the Timmins Chamber of Commerce With more than 750 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.
Timmins, ON—The best of Timmins business was on full display at the McIntyre Arena as more than 600 people came out to celebrate the 2015 Nova Business Excellence Awards on April 16. Hosted by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce for its 13th consecutive year, the sold-out gala event saw 15 awards handed out across a range of categories. The ceremony was again emceed by the Chamber’s Past President Art Pultz, of Rogers Communications Inc., who has overseen the awards portion of the event since its inception. The slate of more than 40 nominees that were honoured throughout the evening was representative of the passion and ingenuity that local businesses are known for around the world, according to Chamber President Al Thorne. “If you look at all the business achievements highlighted by tonight’s awards, it’s easy to be impressed by the talent we have right here in Timmins,” said Thorne. “Our entrepreneurs really are in a class all their own, and the Nova Awards are an important showcase for all that they do.” The recipients of the 2015 Nova Awards were carefully selected from a record-breaking 140 nominations by a committee of six independent community judges. As every year, the judges determine the award recipients without any input, influence or oversight from the Chamber Board of Directors or staff, thereby ensuring the validity of the process and the results. “Even 13 years in, the Nova Awards continue to grow, which speaks to local pride in Timmins’ many success stories,” said Thorne. “Our businesses are at the heart of our community, and tonight featured many great examples of how they provide jobs, sponsor sports teams, and fund community projects. The Chamber has always believed in promoting the incredible work they do, and we’re proud to continue celebrating them every year.” To help celebrate Timmins businesses in style, the Chamber transformed the McIntyre Arena with a “cirque” theme: much like the Big Top, the Nova Awards shine a spotlight on Timmins’ best and brightest, said Thorne. “Every year, the Nova Awards have a specific theme that affects everything from the décor to the lighting to the appetizers. The Cirque theme made sense for 2015: both are classy events, not to mention that Timmins businesses juggle tasks, tame the competition, and walk the high-wire of daily operations.” A photo gallery of the 2015 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 The recipients of the 2015 Nova Awards, and those who accepted on their behalf:
Northern College Service Excellence Award Sponsored by Northern College
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Timmins John Crescenzi, general manager
RBC Marketing Innovation
Achievement Award Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank
Porcupine Canvas Inc. Brenda Hagerty, general manager
NorthernTel Productivity, Innovation & Diversification Award Sponsored by NorthernTel
Millson Forestry Service Monique Koski and Jenny Millson,
co-presidents / foresters
De Beers Canada Aboriginal Partnership Award Sponsored by De Beers Canada
Ontario Power Generation and
Moose Cree First Nation Mike Martelli, senior vice-president, Hydro Thermal Operations and
Chief Norm Hardisty Jr.
City of Timmins Non-Profit Organization Award Sponsored by City of Timmins
Science Timmins Inc. Antoine Garwah, president
Collège Boréal Young Entrepreneur (Under 35) Award Sponsored by Collège Boréal
Alicia Pirie, owner Chic Baby Boulevard
Caisse Populaire de Timmins New Business (Under 2 Years) Award Sponsored by Caisse Populaire de Timmins
Urban Windows & Doors Patrick Delisle, co-owner
BMT Insurance & Financial Services
Business Contribution to the Community (1-30 Employees) Award Sponsored by BMT Insurance & Financial Services
Christopher’s Coffee House Mary Ellen Pauli, owner
Porcupine Gold Mines - Goldcorp Canada Ltd. Business Contribution to the Community (31+ Employees) Award Sponsored by Porcupine Gold Mines – Goldcorp Canada Inc.
Tim Hortons Rob Knox, franchise owner
FNETB Best Place to Work Award Sponsored by Far Northeast Training Board
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brigitte Vanderloo, sales manager
TD Bank Group Business of the Year (1-5 Employees) Award Sponsored by TD Bank Group
The Mermaid Gallery Denis Gelinas, president
Scotiabank Business of the Year (6-30 Employees) Award Sponsored by Scotiabank
Discover Fitness with Kate Durst Kate Durst and Eduardo Suarez,
owners
Northern Credit Union Business of the Year (31+ Employees) Award Sponsored by Northern Credit Union Limited
Giant Tiger
Greg Kelso, franchise owner
National Bank Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored by National Bank
Steinberg & Mahn Darren Taylor and Don Taylor, owners
President’s Award Sponsored by Timmins Chamber of Commerce
Northern Ontario Appraisals Ltd. Luc Cloutier, president/owner
For more information contact: Nick Stewart Manager of Policy, Research and Communications Timmins Chamber of Commerce policy@timminschamber.on.ca | (705) 360-1900 About the Timmins Chamber of Commerce With more than 750 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.