The 2017 Nova Business Awards finalists have been announced.
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce has narrowed down the 130 business nominations to 45 finalists in 15 categories. The chamber say the awards are a great way to recognize all that local businesses do for the community.
Alain Lefebvre with Great White North Technology Consulting says becoming a finalist for best place to work is a great honour.
John Cayen with the Working Class says a lot of hard work has been put in to be nominated for a new business award.
The Nova Awards night will take place on May 11th at the McIntyre Arena.
Here is a list of finalists:
| BMT Insurance & Financial Services Business Contribution to the Community Award (1-5 Employees)
BioPed Footcare Near North Video Productions Tree Bandit |
 | The Venture Centre Business Contribution to Community Award (6-10 Employees) Albert’s Sports & Work Wear Ltd.Bermuda TanNorthern Windows & Doors |
| NorthernTel Business Contribution to Community Award (11+ Employees)
Fountain Tire St. Mary’s Gardens Vets Taxi & Dispatch Service Inc. Â |
 | FNETB Best Place to Work Award
Family Eye Care Gosselin Law Firm Professional Corporation Great White North Technology Consulting Inc. |
| Collège Boréal Young Professional Award (Under 40)
Natisha McLeod, Beautiful Noise Katelyn Malo, Black Spruce Gallery & Framing Dr. Michael Popovic, Timmins Chiropractic Clinic |
 | RBC Marketing Award
Bella Esthetics & Spa O’Reilly Sports Radical Gardens |
| Â | Â | Â |
| PIC Productivity, Innovation & Diversification Award
Handy Hydrant NORMAP PAIB Insurance Inc. |
 | Northern College Service Excellence Award
Chic Baby & Kids Hampton Inn by Hilton Timmins Lemongrass
 |
| Caisse Populaire de Timmins New Business Award (Under 2 years)
Get Ribbed Smokehouse & BBQ Pit The Working Class Z Timmins Inc. |
 | TD Bank Group Business of the Year Award
(1-5 Employees) Quantum Realty Services Ltd. Timmins Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy Workforce North  |
| Scotiabank Business of the Year Award
(6-10 Employees) Emergency Response & Support Services Rainville Health Timmins Flower Shop Inc. |
 | Kidd Operations Business of the Year Award (11+ Employees)
Attawapiskat Enterprises DJB Mining Products & Services Ltd. The Bucket Shop  |
| De Beers Canada Indigenous Partnership Award
Cree Quest Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund NORCAT and Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group |
 | City of Timmins Non-Profit Organization
Award Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins Northern College Timmins Festivals and Events Committee |
| Â | Â | Â |
| OPG Lifetime Business Achievement Award
John’s Neon Signs Ltd. Mascioli Construction Co. Ltd. Timmins Garage Inc. |
 | President’s Award
To be announced at the Nova Awards on May 11 |
