The 150th Owen Sound Chamber of Commerce Business Awards will be held this evening at the Bayshore. Cocktail hour beings at 5pm and dinner will be served at 6:15. Tickets are $79 for members, and $89 for non-members.
The Chamber Award Nominations are open to all businesses, not only Chamber members. The judging is done by a panel from outside our region and the selections are based on how well the written submission meets the criteria of each award.
Business of the Year 25+ Employees
2014 Nominees:
- SCOTIABANK
- PENINSULA FORD LINCOLN
- BOSTON PIZZA
- TRANSCONTINENTAL / RBW GRAPHICS DIVISION
- OWEN SOUND LEDGEROCK LTD.
- STAPLES
Business of the Year 1 – 25 Employee
2014 Nominees:
- OWEN SOUND ARISTS CO-OPERATIVE
- BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME
- MORTGAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
- GARB & GEAR
- EUROPEAN BAKERY CAFÉ
- FLOWER EXPRESSIONS
- MIDDLEBRO & STEVENS 519 376-8730
- TAYLOR ELECTRONIC SERVICE INC
- SDI BUILDERS
- BENEDICT ELECTRICAL
- MISTER TRANSMISSION
- A GOLDEN REPAIR
- PHIL & BILLS VIDEO EMPORIUM
- WAVE EQUIPMENT LTD
- THE BULK BARN
- HAVE1.COM
- BEAR WHEEL & BRAKE SERVICE
- HAIR, BODY,& SOUL
- EXCELLENCE in MANUFACTURING
SOHO (Small Office Home Office)
2014 Nominees:
- KACIE PUSZTAY, FAITHLIFE FINANCIAL
- SARRASIN ACCOUNTING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
- BABY BOOMER ENTREPRENEUR
- RED HOT CATERING
- PIONEER PLANNING SOLUTIONS
BC HUGHES INC - COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTERS
New Business of the Year
2014 Nominees:
- GOOD TO THE LAST KRUMB
- REAL LIFE YOGA WITH MARNIE
- THE BLEEDING CARROT
- ELSIE`S DINER
- TIN ROOF PRESS
- TYLER BECKETT – SUN LIFE ADVISOR
- JUST A CUP
- POLISHED ELEGANCE
- YOUNG’S INSURANCE BROKER
- KILANNAN BREWING COMPANY
- BAYWEST MITSUBISHI
- PIONEER PLANNING SOLUTION
- REMAX SEILER & BARFOOT
Service Excellence Award
2014 Nominees:
- KULA SPA
- RUNNER’S DEN
- ANDREW DRURY – LAWYER
- REAL LIFE YOGA WITH MARNIE
- LIFE LABS- OWEN SOUND OFFICE
- BIN THERE DUMP THAT
- RE/MAX Ernie Coates & Bill McFarlene
- GARDEL PET SHOP
- BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME
- AWESOME BLOSSOMS
- FLOWER EXPRESSIONS
- AGNES BOOKKEEPING SERVICE
- TROPHIES TWO & GEORGIAN GALLERY
- THE MORTGAGE CENTRE-WRIGHTLY FINANCIAL
- BEAR WHEEL & BRAKE SERVICE
- COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTERS
- BAYSHORE COUNTRY FEEDS
- THE PROFESSIONAL CENTRE
- THE BULK BARN
- YOUNG’S INSURANCE BROKERS
- COUNTRY SHEARS
- STAPLES
- MEDICAL PHARMACY
- GALAXY CINEMAS OWEN SOUND
- HAIR BODY & SOUL
Skilled Trade Award
2014 Nominees:
- STEVE DAVIS CONSTRUCTION LTD.
- STEVE DAVIS ROOFING LTD
- TOM McKAY-McKAY LOCKS
- BENEDICT ELECTRICAL
- J. PEAT
- SDI BUILDERS
- BRIAN PICKETT RIDE CENTRE
- MAC TAYLOR CORPORATION
- FLUKER MECHANICAL
- BEAR WHEEL & BRAKE SERVICE *already nominated
Young Entrepreneur Award
2014 Nominees:
- Spencer Wareham -KILANNAN BREWING COMPANY
- Joshua Burnett – SPORTMAKERS FITNESS & TRAINING CENTRE
- Brad Barfoot – REMAX SEILER & BARFOOT
- Tyler Beckett – SUN LIFE ADVISOR
Community Service Award
2014 Nominees:
- DC TAYLOR JEWELLERS
- OWEN SOUND ATTACK
- KACIE PUSZTAY – FAITHLIFE FINANCIAL
- 92.3 THE DOCK
- STAPLES
- RUNNER’S DEN
Hospitality Award
2014 Nominees:
- RED HOT CATERING
- GOOD TO THE LAST KRUMB
- THE BEAN CELLAR
- BEST WESTERN INN ON THE BAY
Environmental Stewardship Award
2014 Nominees:
- THE PROFESSIONAL CENTRE
- HOBART FOOD EQUIP GROUP CANADA
- LEGACY RIDGE/STONETREE
- YMCA OF OWEN SOUND GREY BRUCE
Community Service Not-for-Profit Excellence
2014 Nominees:
- KIWANIS CLUB of OWEN SOUND
- THE WOMEN`S CENTRE
- WOMEN’S HOUSE SERVING BRUCE & GREY
- NORTH GREY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
- CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
- SPECIAL OLYMPICS – OWEN SOUND
- OWEN SOUND LITTLE THEATER/THE ROXY
- COMMUNITY WATERFRONT HERITAGE CENTRE
- GEORGIAN BAY FOLK SOCIETY – SUMMERFOLK
