2008
13th Annual Bell Business Awards
Saturday, November 8, 2008
2008 Winners Named
On Saturday, November 8, 2008 at La Place Rendez-Vous, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce recognized businesses, organizations and individuals for outstanding business achievement and the contributions made to the economic growth and prosperity of the Rainy River District during the 13th Annual Business Awards Banquet presented by Bell. The following awards were handed out:
James Paul Award - recognizing significant contribution and support to the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce.
Business of the Year (1-15 Employees) sponsored by B93
- M.L. Caron Electric (2)
- Honourable Mention: Dimit Bus Lines Ltd.
Business of the Year (16+ Employees) sponsored by Bell
Employee of the Year sponsored by The Westend Weekly
- Edwin Bruyere, Fort Frances Clinic Dispensary
Business Woman of the Year sponsored by the Business Woman’s Network
- Deb Cornell, Rainy River Elk Company
Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by the Rainy River Future Development Corporation
- Kim Cornell, Cornell Farms
Tony Beyak Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award sponsored by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce
- Lyle Dolph
- Honourable Mention: Mark Kowalchuk & Joyce Cunningham (2)
Customer Service - Business Award sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada
Customer Service - Individual Award sponsored by Good Impressions Printing
- Debbie Hallikas, Domino’s (4)
Safety Award - Business or Individual sponsored by AbitibiBowater
- Family & Children's Services
Small Business Trainer of the Year sponsored by NCDS Career Works
Accessibility Award sponsored by the Town of Fort Frances
- Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board
- Honourable Mention: Stand Up for Mental Health, CMHA
2008 NOMINATION FORM
Deadline Closed
2007
CHAMBER EMBRACES EXCELLENCE IN RAINY RIVER DISTRICT
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the winners of the 12th Annual Business Awards. The following awards were handed out at the Awards Banquet Saturday, November 3, 2007 at La Place Rendez-Vous:
- Business of the Year (16+ Employees) sponsored by B93 fm
Canada Safeway
- Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by the Rainy River Future Development Corporation
Kevin Nielson, Shopper’s Drug Mart
- Customer Service Award (Individual) sponsored by Good Impressions Printing
Lori Pochailo, Howarth’s Home Centre
- Customer Service Award (Business) sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada
Super 8 Motel
- Business Woman of the Year sponsored by the Business Women's Network
Sherry Kaun, Share Bears Place
- Employee of the Year sponsored by The Westend Weekly
Joe Hendrikx, Northland Basics
- Tony Beyak Memorial Volunteer of the Year sponsored by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Armstrong
- Small Business Trainer of the Year sponsored by NCDS Career Works
Revco Carpet Centre Ltd.
- Accessibility Award sponsored by the Town of Fort Frances Accessibility Advisory Committee
Kevin Busch, Fort Frances Curling Club
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Safety Award - Business or Individual sponsored by Abitibi-Bowater
Kayne Shaw, Daryl’s Custom Landscapes
“We are proud to host this event each year as it recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals for outstanding achievement and the contributions made to the economic growth and prosperity of the Rainy River District. We sincerely congratulate all 84 nominees as each is just as deserving of the title as the next” stated Chamber Manager Dawn Booth.
“The event was another success with over 180 guests in attendance, great food and service from the staff at La Place Rendez-Vous, entertaining music by the Borderland Orchestra Ensemble during cocktail hour, another great video presentation by Shaw, and lots of smiles, laughs and cheers”.
“I want to personally thank and congratulate our emcees for the night, President Christine Denby and 2nd Vice President Nancy Daley for a great job. They kept the night running smoothly and quickly and worked really well together. We’ll have to look at bringing them back again next year!” Booth laughed.
The 13th Annual banquet is tentatively scheduled for November 8 next year.
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Emcees Nancy Daley & Christine Denby |
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Small Business
Trainer of the Year
Revco Carpet Centre Ltd.
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Volunteer of the Year
Gordon Armstrong
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Entrepreneur of the Year
Kevin Nielson,
Shopper's Drug Mart
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2006 Business Awards Banquet
Celebrating Success
Saturday, October 28, 2006
La Place Rendez-Vous
Award Winners
Business of the Year (1-15 Employees)
Sponsored by B-93 fm Radio
Fort Frances Clinic Dispensary
Business of the Year (16+ Employees)
Sponsored by Bell Canada
Ed Kaun & Sons Ltd.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by the Rainy River Future Development Corporation
Jackie Lampi-Hughes - Energy Fitness Centre
Business Woman of the Year
Sponsored by the Business Women's Network
Susan Bodnarchuk - Holmlund Financial Services
Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by the Northwest Training & Adjustment Board
Glenn Witherspoon
Employee of the Year
Sponsored by The Westend Weekly
Joanne Bliss - RBC Royal Bank
Tony Beyak Memorial Volunteer of the Year
Sponsored by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce
Linda Hamilton
Customer Service Award (Individual)
Sponsored by Good Impressions Printing
Neila Booth - Gourmet Outfitters
Customer Service Award (Business)
Sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada
Jayne's TLC
Accessibility Award
Sponsored by the Town of Fort Frances Accessibility Advisory Committee
Canadian Mental Health Association
Safety Award - Individual/Employee
Sponsored by Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada
Grace Silander - Riverside Ambulance Services
Safety Award - Business/Employer
Sponsored by Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada
Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team
Check out other Past Winners.
