Company of the Year 51+ Employees:

• TBT Engineering Consulting Group (2009)
• Brûlerie Old Rock Roastery Inc. (2008)
• FNX Mining Company Inc. (2007)
• DST Engineering Consultants Ltd. (2006)
• G-P Flakeboard Company, Sault Ste. Marie (2005)
• Clarion Resort Pinewood Park, North Bay (2004)
• Atlas Copco Exploration Products, North Bay (2003)
• Northern Telephone, Timmins (2002)
• Murdoch Group Inc., Kirkland Lake(2001)
• Fabrene Inc, North Bay (2000)
• Northern Credit Union Ltd., Sault Ste. Marie (1999)
• McChesney Lumber, Timmins (1998)
• Kinross Gold Corp., South Porcupine (1997)
• Proboard Ltd, Atikokan (1996)
• The Airlane Hotel, Thunder Bay (1995)
• Avenor Inc., Thunder Bay Mill Operations
   (Award of Merit 1995)
• Drillex International of Canada Inc., Sudbury (1994)
• Spruce Falls Inc., Kapuskasing (Award of Merit 1994)
• Bearskin Airlines, Thunder Bay/Sioux Lookout (1993)
• Fabrene Inc., North Bay (Award of Merit 1993)
• Great Lakes Power, Sault Ste. Marie (1992)
• Great Lakes Forest Products, Thunder Bay
   (Award of Merit 1992)
• Tom Jones Construction, Thunder Bay (1991)
• Tri Care Group of Companies, Sudbury (1990)
• NM Paterson and Sons, Thunder Bay (1989)
• Valmet Energy, Thunder Bay (1988)
• J. S. Redpath, North Bay (1987)

Company of the Year 16-50 Employees:

• Designed Roofing Inc. (2009)
• Uptown Auto Parts Inc. (2008)
• GRK Fasteners (2007)
• Mike Moore & Sons Construction (2006)
• Testmark Laboratories Ltd., Sudbury (2005)
• Prestige Glass International, Elliot Lake (2004)
• Miller Technology Inc., North Bay (2003)
• M.F. Tulloch Engineering and Surverying,
   Thessalon (2002)
• Ross Pope & Company, Timmins (2001)
• Softub Canada, Sudbury (2000)
• Thunder Bay Travel, Thunder Bay (1999)
• Nicholls Yallowega Bélanger Architect, Sudbury (1998)
• The Bear Chair Co., Magnetawan, (1997)
• Fort Frances Times, Fort Frances (1996)
• United Supply, Timmins (1995)
• DST Consulting Engineers, Thunder Bay
   (Award of Merit 1995)
• The Cloutier Group, Kapuskasing (1994)
• Advanced Thermodynamics Corp., Sault Ste. Marie
   (Award of Merit 1994)
• The Jolly Roger Inn, Parry Sound (1993)
• Keith Spencer Trucking Ltd., Dubreuilville
   (Award of Merit 1993)
• Dingwell's Machinery & Supply, Thunder Bay (1992)
• Thunder Bay Travel, Thunder Bay (Award of Merit 1992)
• Nortek Computers, North Bay (1991)
• Intercity Orthopaedic & Sports Med. Clinic,
   Thunder Bay (1990)
• Henninger's Diesel, Sudbury (1989)
• Kakabeka Timber, Kakabeka Falls (1988)
• Accurassay Laboratories, Kirkland Lake (1987)

Company of the Year, 1-15 employees

• Near North Laboratories (2009)
• Cementation Canada Inc. (2008)
• Haasen Farms Ltd. (2007)
• Centis Tile & Terrazzo (2006)
• Liddle's Fishing Adventures, North Bay (2005)
• Kuch Stephenson Gibson Malo Architects
   and Engineer, Thunder Bay (2004)
• Lacasse Fine Wood Products Inc., Sudbury (2003)
• Humphrey Refigeration, Parry Sound (2002)
• Main Filter & Supply, Sault Ste. Marie (2001)
• Aurora Microsystems, Sudbury (2000)
• Ellis, Pastore, Oswin Consultants Inc.,
   Sault Ste. Marie (1999)
• Prestige Glass International, Elliot Lake (1998)
• Northern Voice & Video Inc., Sudbury (1997)
• Healthware Technologies Inc, North Bay (1996)
• Thunder Bay Aviation, Thunder Bay (1995)
• Pen Systems, Sudbury (Award of Merit 1995)
• Savoy's Jewellers, Sault Ste. Marie (1994)
• Algoma Office Equipment, Sault Ste. Marie,
   (Award of Merit 1994)
• Feldcamp Equipment Ltd., North Bay (1993)
• Malette Funeral Home & Monuments,
   Iroquois Falls (Award of Merit 1993)
• Miller Technology, North Bay (1992)
• Cliffe Printing, Sault Ste. Marie (Award of Merit 1992)
• Cutsey Business Systems North Bay (1991)
• Canoe Canada Outfitters, Atikokan (1990)
• Peterson & Habib Consultants, Thunder Bay, (1989)
• Egli's Sheep Farm, Minnitaki (1988)
• Northco Foods, Thunder Bay (1987)

Entrepreneur of the Year:

• Mark Torchia (2009)
• David Lauzon (2008)
• Peter Dal Bianco (2007)
• Robert Lipic (2006)
• Bill (William) Day, Northeastern Ontario (2005)
• Jim P. Boniferro, Boniferro Mill Works,
   Sault Ste, Marie (2004)
• Tom C. Palangio, Bonfield (2003)
• Paul Brooks, Powassan (2002)
• Ray Williamson, Ray Williamson Develpments Inc,
   Thunder Bay (2001)
• Donald Steel, Steel Electronics Ltd, Sudbury (2000)
• George and Susan Koprash, Sault Ste. Marie (1999)
• Vic Fremlin, Lock City Dairies, Sault Ste. Marie (1998)
• Steven Symes, RLP Machinery & Steel Fabrication Inc.,
    Timmins (1997)
• Pat & Jerry Lefebvre, Lefevebre's Outdoor Sports,
   North Bay (1996)
• Paul Vilgren, Sling Choker, Sudbury (1995)
• John & Joanne Hill, Two Bears Marina, Keewatin
   (Award of Merit 1995)
• Bill & Dianne Biggs, French River Trading Post,
   Alban (1994)
• Michael Sheridan, Northern Rehabilitation &
   Consulting Services Inc., Sudbury
   (Award of Merit 1994)
• Carl Crewson, Sportspal Products/Plastitech Products,
    North Bay (1993)
• Jim McCauley, McBay Restaurants, Thunder Bay
   (Award of Merit 1993)
• Vic Prokopchuk, Superior Rock Bit
   Canada/White Otter Inn, Atikokan (1992)
• Beth Queau, Twizzle Designs, Dryden
   (Award of Merit 1992)
• Bob Firth, Bar-B-Que Bob抯/ Turtle Beach Wear,
   Kenora (1991)
• Baxter Ricard, Northern Cable Holdings Ltd.,
   Sudbury (1990)
• Gaston Malette, Malette Inc., Timmins (1989)
• Jim Hilsinger, Ski Searchmont/
   Algoma's Water Tower Inn, Sault Ste. Marie (1988)
• Richard Fahlman, Anderson's Camp,
   Sioux Lookout (1987)

Young Entrepreneur of the Year:

• Jeff Elgie and Jr. Pierman (2009)
• Jeremy Dickson (2008)
• Dr. David Morris (2007)
• Stephanie Ash (2006)
• Carole Long, Thunder Bay (2005)
• Kathy Wells-McNeil, Total Nursing Care,
   Sudbury (2004)
• Fabio Belli, Just Soccer, Sudbury (2003)
• Carmine Biasucci, Sault Ste. Marie (2002)
• Theo Margaritis and William Ferguson,
   Theodore William Group, North Bay (2001)
• Don George Aiken, Spud & Dog Chip Wagon,
   Kentucky Fried Chicken/Pizza Hut, Red Lake(2000)
• Kurtis VanWallegham, Cyber Sudbury, Sudbury (1999)
• Jennifer McNutt and Brent Bywater, Vested Interest,
   Callander (1998)
• Brian Farquhar, AMJ Campbell Van Lines,
   North Bay (1997)
• Julie Gohm, Tadney's Design Studio,
   Powassan, (1996)
• Robert Floreani, Northern Mechanical Services,
   Timmins (1995)
• Theresa Russell & Brenda Parhiala,
   Dusk to Dawn Bed & Bath Decor,
   Thunder Bay (Award of Merit 1995)
• Thomas Coles, Enzo Dozzi & Esa Melantie,
   Canned Reality Co., Sudbury (1994)
• Gary Ciammaichella,
   C & S Quality Control Systems Corporation,
   Wahnapitae (Award of Merit 1994)
• Jo-Anne West, Joka, Haileybury (1993)
• Michael Brooks & Donna Sypher, Fun Time Snacks,
   North Bay (Award of Merit 1993)
• Doug Nadorozny, the AMS Group, Sudbury (1992)
• Mark Elliot, Site Works, Sudbury (Award of Merit 1992)
• Sylvain Seguin, Heli-North Aviation, Sudbury (1991)
• Brad Miron, Rocks Athletic Wear, Sudbury (1990)
• Colleen Clancy, Academy of Dance & Modelling,
   Sudbury (1989)
• Lucie Seguin, Lucky 13 Convenience Stores,
   North Bay (1988)
• Kelly McCarthy, T. K. Hydraulics, North Bay (1987)

Executive of the Year (Category retired in 2000)

• Michael McEwen, Great Lakes Power,
   Sault Ste. Marie (2000)
• Brent Thompson Wardrop Engineering,
   Thunder Bay (1999)
• David B. Liddle, National Frontier North Bay (1998)
• George Hutchison, Equisure Financial Network,
   North Bay (1997)
• Fraser Dougall, Thunder Bay Television & Radio,
   Thunder Bay (1996)
• Emilio Rigato, Avenor Inc., Thunder Bay Mill Operations,    Thunder Bay (1995)
• Robert Perry, Placer Dome Canada Ltd., Timmins
   (Award of Merit 1995)
• Silvio DiGregorio, Bruno's Contracting,
   Thunder Bay (1994)
• Robert Gregor, James River-Marathon Ltd.,
   Marathon (Award of Merit 1994)
• John Walker, Bombardier Inc., Thunder Bay (1993)
• Grant Reeves, Fabrene Inc., North Bay
   (Award of Merit 1993)
• Frank Dottori, Spruce Falls Inc., Kapuskasing (1992)
• Felix Lopes, Felix Lopes Sheet Metal, Sudbury
   (Award of Merit 1992)
• Dale Letts, Continuous Mining Systems,
   Sudbury (1991)
• Gary Boyer, Apex Investigation & Security,
   Thunder Bay (1990)
• Diane Pochailo, Vacationland Dairy, Kenora (1989)
• Douglas Scott, Proctor and Redfern,
   Thunder Bay (1988)
• Charles Carter, Great Lakes Forest Products,
   Thunder Bay (1987)

First Nations Business Award of Excellence:

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery (2009)
• Twiggs Coffee Company (2008)
• Five Nations Energy Inc. (2007)
• Kish-Gon-Dug (KGD) Canada (2006)
• Sewell Gas Bar, Batchewana First Nation (2005)
• Pine Needle Blaanskets Productions,
   Naughton (2004)
• Serpent River Trading Post, Cutler (2003)
• Wasaya Airways LP, Thunder Bay (2002)
• Addison's Cat House and BJ's OK Tire Sales and
   Auto Service, M'Chigeeng First Nation (2001)
• Four K's Logging, Lake Helen Reserve (2000)
• Cree-Tech Inc. Chapleau (1999)
• Reggie's Place Tavern, Sault Ste. Marie (1998)
• Rocky's Lake Resort, Wanapitei (1997)
• Ifna Engineers Ltd., Sioux Lookout (1996)
• Air Creebec, Sioux Lookout (1995)
• Marie Pitawanakwat, Szhibeegen Training Services,
   Thunder Bay (Award of Merit 1995)
• Andrew Manitowabi, Manitowabi's Shell Service,
   Wikwemikong (1994)
• Chester & Rita Goulais, Chester's Shore Lunch,
   North Bay (Award of Merit 1994)

Entrepreneurial Community of the Year

• MIRARCO Mining Innovation (2009)
• Air Base Property Corporation (2008)
• Rebuilt Resources (2007)
• Algoma University College (AUC) (2006)
• NEOnet, Timmins (2005)
• Science North, Sudbury (2004)
• Discover Abitibi, Timmins (2003)
• North Bay Economic Development Commission,
   North Bay (2002)
• B.R.I.D.G.E. (Bi-National Regional Initiative Developing
   Greater Education), Sault Ste. Marie (2001)
• Community Partners of the City of Greater
   Sudbury(2000)

Judges' Choice Award:

• Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services
   Corporation (2009)
• Nipissing District Developmental Screen (2008)
• United Supply Group of Companies (2007)
• Molecular World Inc. (2006)
• AKFIT Inc. - KidsFit Inc., Sudbury (2005)
• SSM Safe Communities Partnership,
   Sault Ste. Marie (2004)
• Norfab Building Componants Inc., Fort Frances (2003)

Innovation Award:

• Hydro Tech Inc. (2009)
• Northern Communications Services Inc. /
   True Steel Security (2008)
• Rezplast Manufacturing Ltd. (2007)
• Synergy Controls (2006)
• HLS HARD-LINE Solutions Inc., Dowling (2005)
• Stroma Engineering, North Bay (2004)
• Ionic Engineering Ltd., Sudbury (2003)
• Ontrak Control Systems Inc., Sudbury (2002)
• Sandvik Tamrock Canada Inc., Sudbury (2001)
• Bestech Engineering, Sudbury (2000)