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2019 Winners

Judges' Choice: Norpro

Judges' Choice: Norpro

“We’re right on track to where we anticipated to be,” Gregorini said. “This was part of our plan: build out our pillars so that way we can be a back-end service provider; so, one call to solve it all.”
Entrepreneurial Community of the Year: SAMSSA

Entrepreneurial Community of the Year: SAMSSA

“What we did on a Northern Ontario basis is build a one-stop shop on mining-related activities,” said DeStefano. “This is all about creating a new enterprise.”
First Nations Business Award of Excellence: Agoke Development Corporation

First Nations Business Award of Excellence: Agoke Development Corporation

Agoke has taken the lead in forest planning, silviculture, harvesting, road construction, wood hauling, and in developing the annual work schedule to allocate the harvest blocks, award contracts and set aside sensitive areas.
Innovation Award: Drillco

Innovation Award: Drillco

Established in 2013, the company set out with the goal of becoming the premier builder of clean-tech diamond core drill rigs in North America.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Angela Caputo

Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Angela Caputo

Entrepreneur of the Year: Jennifer Twigg

Entrepreneur of the Year: Jennifer Twigg

For Jennifer Twigg, running a business is how she gets to know people. Before settling down in North Bay, the Kirkland Lake-born owner of the wildly successful Twiggs Coffee Roasters travelled extensively, moving to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and as far as B.C. for her husband’s work in the pulp and paper industry.
Company of the Year (16-50 Employees): JTR & Custom Works

Company of the Year (16-50 Employees): JTR & Custom Works

At JTR & Custom Works, the familyowned and operated welding and fabrication shop has three main goals: provide clients with efficient and competitive solutions; provide employees with a safe place to grow within the trades; and actively engage in the community by supporting non-profit organizations.
Export Award: Manna International Inc.

Export Award: Manna International Inc.

“I didn’t know anything about soybeans when we were approached by a multi-billion-dollar company in Belgium to supply them, but I said I’d learn,” said Fowler.
Company of the Year (51+ Employees): North Star Air

Company of the Year (51+ Employees): North Star Air

You won’t find the term “socially conscious” on North Star Air’s website. You will, however, see it in the company’s everyday actions.
Company of the Year (1-15 Employees): Metric Aid

Company of the Year (1-15 Employees): Metric Aid

“It’s an overnight success that’s been 10 years in the making,” said Blackwell, who co-founded the company with Dr. Scott Daley.