Chamber announces finalists for Evening of Excellence Awards
The finalists for the Evening of Excellence Awards have been announced by the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce.
Officials say the awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of local businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute to the vitality and growth of our region.
“We’re incredibly proud to highlight the passion, innovation, and resilience of our local business community,” says Donna Backer, CEO of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce. “Each finalist represents the spirit of entrepreneurship and commitment to excellence that has shaped our region for 130 years. We look forward to celebrating not only their accomplishments but also the legacy and future of our Chamber.”
Winners will be celebrated at a gala event on Saturday, Oct. 25, with the Chamber officially commemorating its 130th anniversary at the event.
The Chamber says the anniversary is a milestone that reflects more than a century of supporting and connecting the business community across North Bay and the district.
For ticket information, visit the Chamber website.
Here is the full list of award finalists:
Young Professional of the Year
- Parker Sproule – First Gear Grinds
- Rajveer Singh – Amritsari Bites
- Shannon MacCarthy – Bay Events
New Business of the Year
- Aura The Psychotherapy Centre
- Revel Realty Inc. North Bay Branch
- Smith Security Inc.
Not-For-Profit of the Year
- Nipissing Serenity Hospice
- North Bay & District Humane Society
- Tourism North Bay
Small Business of the Year (1–5 employees)
- Horse Ability Equine-Assisted Therapy Inc.
- Northern Respiratory Centre Inc.
- TwoWiredGuys Ltd.
Small Business of the Year (6–15 employees)
- Laporte’s Nursery & Greenhouses Inc.
- Larocque Elder Architects Architectes Inc.
- Nurse Next Door
Business of the Year (16+ employees)
- Barclay House Retirement Residence
- Bay Truck Stop
- Homewood Suites by Hilton North Bay
Innovator of the Year Award
- SafeSight Explorations Inc.
- WipWare
- Your Sales Company
Workplace Excellence of the Year Award
- Gin-Cor Industries Inc.
- Northern Credit Union
- Revel Realty Inc. North Bay Branch
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