The finalists for the 2018 Nova Awards will be rocking into the gala night.
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce says 45 businesses are finalists for 15 different business excellence awards including Contribution to the Community, Best Place to Work and Business of the year. The chamber says it had a record-breaking 160 nominations that a judging panel had to sift through.
This year’s award night is themed as “Business Takes the Stage” and Chamber President Jamie Clark says it will show how much local businesses rock.
Here is a list of all the finalists:
BMT Insurance & Financial Services Business Contribution to the Community Award (1-5 Employees):
-Aline’s Tea Shop
-Near North Video Productions
-The SandBox
The Venture Centre Business Contribution to the Community Award (6-10 Employees):
-Toffanello’s Fresh Pasta
-Vets Taxi & Dispatch Service Inc.
-Vista Radio
NorthernTel Business Contribution to the Community Award (11+ Employees):
-Discover Fitness with Kate Durst Inc. / Crossfit Timmins
-Dorrington & Associates Professional Corporation
-The Bucket Shop
FNETB Best Place to Work Award:
-BMT Insurance and Financial Services
-Kia of Timmins
-Great White North Technology Consulting Inc.
Collège Boréal Young Professional Award (Under 40):
-Johny and Justin Bonney, Timmins Wake Park
-Loralee Boucher, Loralee’s Hair & Beauty Salon
-Carly Stringer, Stringer Law Professional Corporation
RBC Marketing Award:
-Holy Cow Indian Cuisine
-J&B Cycle and Marine Co. Ltd.
-RHMH Heating & Air Conditioning
National Bank Innovation Award:
-CMGC – Curtis McCharles General Carpenter
-EACOM Timber Corporation
-World’s Best Cream
Northern College Service Excellence Award:
-Balsam Suites Boutique Inn & Residence
-L Bridal
-Miron-Wilson Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre Ltd.
Caisse Populaire de Timmins New Business Award (Under 2 Years):
-Full Beard Brewing Co.
-Just Beecause Chocolates & Confections
-INEOS Calabrian
TD Bank Group Business of the Year Award (1-5 Employees):
-Pinchin Ltd.
-Dr. Dibadin and Dr. Francis Dental Clinic
-Restore Physiotherapy Timmins
Scotiabank Business of the Year Award (6-10 Employees):
-Expert Garage Ltd.
-Little John Enterprises Ltd.
-Radical Gardens
Kidd Operations Business of the Year Award (11+ Employees):
-De Beers Victor Mine
-JTR & Custom Works Inc.
-Tahoe Canada
De Beers Canada Indigenous Partnership Award:
-NORCAT
-Northern College
-Timmins & Area Women in Crisis
City of Timmins Non-Profit Organization Award:
-Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins
-TDH Auxiliary
-Timmins Sports Heritage Hall of Fame Committee
OPG Lifetime Business Achievement Award:
-Dominion Day Care Inc.
-Gorf Manufacturing/Contracting Ltd.
-Lafleur Gardens Ltd.
President’s Award:
-To be announced at the Nova Awards on May 10
The awards will be handed out at the awards night on May 10th at the McIntyre Arena. Tickets for the event go on sale on March 22nd.