The best and brightest of business were celebrated Thursday night at Bear Estates during the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
The sold-out event took place at Bear Estates at Living Water Resort on Balsam Street and was hosted by John Eaton of 95.1 The Peak FM and Shane MacLaughlin, president of the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce.
The award winners were decided by nominations being sent in through the website or mail from Dec. 2018 until mid-May. Four judges ranked the nominees and their rankings were added together to determine the winners.
Trish Irwin, CEO of the chamber, was also recognized for organizing the event.
For more information on the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce, click here.
2019 Business Excellence Winners
1. Small Business Owner of the Year Award
Sponsored by: TD Canada Trust Bank
Winner: Janet Auty-Carlisle – Arbonne
2. Innovative Business Award
Sponsored by: Centre For Business
Winner: Culford Family Hearing
3. Customer Experience Award
Sponsored by: Baker Tilly SGB LLP
Winner: Alair Homes Collingwood
4. New or Renovated Business Award
Sponsored by: Walker Aggregates Inc.
Winner: M&M Food Market
5. Service, Industry and Trades Award
Sponsored by: RBC Royal Bank
Winner: Heather McIlwee of Red Apple Electric
6. Accommodation and Tourism Award
Sponsored by: BDO Canada LLP
Winner: Craigleith Manor Bed & Breakfast
7. Not for Profit Organization Award
Sponsored by: Alta Vista Planning Partners
Winner: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
8. Restaurant or Food and Beverage Business Award
Sponsored by: ACE Transportation Group
Winner: Memories Restaurant & Bar
9. Volunteer of the Year Award
Sponsored by: Signworks
Winner: Katie Pereira – Links of Love
10. Collingwood Chamber of Commerce Business of The Year Award
Sponsored by: Reliabuild
Winner: Darcy MacLeod – Brick House Home Inspection Services
