Winners

Company of the Year, 51+ Employees:

• Manroc (2020)
• North Star Air (2019)
• Legend Boats (2018)
• Gin-Cor Industries (2017)
• Tulloch Engineering (2016)
• Ionic Engineering (2015)
• Villeneuve Construction (2014)
• Central Welding and Iron Works (2013)
• B&D Manufacturing, Sudbury (2012)
• J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd., Ontario (2011)
• Cook Engineering, A Division of Genivar, Thunder Bay (2010)
• TBT Engineering Consulting Group, Thunder Bay (2009)
• Cementation Canada Inc., Sudbury (2008)
• FNX Mining Company Inc., Sudbury (2007)
• DST Engineering Consultants Ltd., Northern Ontario (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:

• Sunwire (2020)
• JTR & Custom Works (2019)
• Rock-Tech (2018)
• Ramakko's Source for Adventure (2017)
• Morin Industrial Coatings Ltd. (2016)
• Thunder Bay Xerographix Inc. (2015)
• J.D. Aero Technical Inc. (2014)
• Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa (2013)
• Form Architecture Engineering, Thunder Bay (2012)
• HLS Hard-Line Solutions Inc., Sudbury (2011)
• Rector Machine Works, Sault Ste Marie (2010)
• Designed Roofing Inc., North Bay (2009)
• Uptown Auto Parts Inc., Timmins (2008)
• GRK Fasteners, Thunder Bay (2007)
• Mike Moore & Sons Construction, Sault Ste Marie (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:

• Sunnynook Farms (2020)
• Metric Aid (2019)
• 9 Lives Design Inc. (2018)
• Radical Gardens (2017)
• Northern Truss (2016)
• Northern Ontario Film Studios (2015)
• Lucky 13 (2014)
• N-SCI Technologies (2013)
• Evans Bertrand Hill Wheeler Architects, North Bay (2012)
• Voyageurs' Lodge & Cookhouse, Batchawana Bay (2011)
• RES Equipment Sales, Dryden (2010)
• Near North Laboratories, North Bay (2009)
• Brûlerie Old Rock Roastery Inc., Sudbury (2008)
• Haasen Farms Ltd., Timmins (2007)
• Centis Tile & Terrazzo, Sudbury (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:

• North Bay Plastic Molders (2020)
• Jennifer Twigg (2019)
• Daniel Brunet (2018)
• Hard-Line Solutions (2017)
• Pat Dubreuil (2016)
• Crystal Kaufman (2015)
• Justus Veldman, Riversedge Developments (2014)
• Jeff Fuller, Fuller Industrial, Sudbury (2013)
• Luc Stang, President & CEO, Gin-cor Industries Inc., North Bay (2012)
• Amanda Dalcourt, PhysioMed Peaks, Hearst (2011)
• Ahsanul Habib, Habib Architects, Thunder Bay (2010)
• Mark Torchia, Wendys & Boston Pizza, Timmins (2009)
• David Lauzon, Gateway Helicopters Ltd, North Bay (2008)
• Peter Dal Bianco, Bianco's Audiotronic, Sudbury (2007)
• Robert Lipic, Mining Technologies International, Sudbury (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:

• Rachel Pessah, Bright Spot Therapy Services (2020)
• Angela Caputo (2019)
• Mark Weckwerth (2018)
• Jeff Greco (2017)
• Pipat Sripmolphan (2016)
• Brigitte McLean (2015)
• Jennifer Taback, Design de Plume, Sudbury (2014)
• Nico Taus and Frank Chartrand, Bureau, Sudbury (2013)
• Joseph Mansourian, Over the Atlantic, Sudbury (2012)
• Katy Bailey and David McGregor, Northern Sanitation and Disposal, Katrine (2011)
• Krista Hedican, Pizzale Gardens and Landscaping, Timmins (2010)
• Jeff Elgie and Jr. Pierman, Lucidia Ltd, Sault Ste Marie (2009)
• Jeremy Dickson, Canoe Canada Outfitters, Atikokan (2008)
• Dr. David Morris, Morris Group of Companies, Sudbury (2007)
• Stephanie Ash, Firedog Communications, Thunder Bay (2006)
• Carole Long, Pita Pit, 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:

• Watay Power (2020)
• Agoke Development Corporation (2019)
• Wolf Eye Productions (2018)
• Attawapiskat Entreprises (2017)
• Waubatek Business Development Corporation (2016)
• CreeWest GP Inc. (2015)
• Data Cabling Communications, Sault Ste. Marie (2014)
• Young Forestry Services, North Bay (2013)
• The Silver Moccasin, Cobalt (2012)
• J.J.'s Ranch, Schumacher (2011)
• Manitoulin Physio Centre, M'Chigeeng First Nation (2010)
• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, Thunder Bay (2009)
• Twiggs Coffee Company, North Bay (2008)
• Five Nations Energy Inc., Moose Factory (2007)
• Kish-Gon-Dug (KGD) Canada, Naicatchewenin First Nation (2006)
• Sewell Gas Bar, Batchewana First Nation (2005)
• Pine Needle Blankets 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:

• Wabun Tribal Council (2020)
• SAMSSA (2019)
• Waterfront District BIA (2018)
• Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (2017)
• Northern Centre for Advanced Technology (2016)
• Northern Ontario Angels (2015)
• Downtown Village Development Corporation, Sudbury (2014)
• Canadore College, North Bay (2013)
• Sault Community Career Centre, Sault Ste Marie (2012)
• North Bay & District Multi-Cultural Centre, North Bay (2011)
• The Township of Terrace Bay, Terrace Bay (2010)
• MIRARCO Mining Innovation, Sudbury (2009)
• Air Base Property Corporation, North Bay (2008)
• Rebuilt Resources, North Bay (2007)
• Algoma University College (AUC), Sault Ste Marie (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:

• Rheault Distillery (2020)
• Norpro (2019)
• 2018 Ford World Women's Curling Championship Committee (2018)
• Bucket Shop (2017)
• Maestro Mine Ventilation (2016)
• Resolute Forest Products (2015)
• S&T Group, Sault Ste. Marie (2014)
• North Bay Computer Services, North Bay (2013)
• Porcupine Canvas, Timmins (2012)
• CEMI, Sudbury (2011)
• Salt & Pepper Catering, Thunder Bay (2010)
• Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services Corporation, Sault Ste Marie (2009)
• Nipissing District Developmental Screen, North Bay (2008)
• United Supply Group of Companies, Timmins (2007)
• Molecular World Inc., Thunder Bay (2006)
• AKFIT Inc. - KidsFit Inc., Sudbury (2005)
• SSM Safe Communities Partnership, Sault Ste. Marie (2004)
• Norfab Building Componants Inc., Fort Frances (2003)

Innovation Award:

• Flosonics Medical (2020)
• Drillco (2019)
• Bill Betournay (2018)
• Rudnicki Industrial (2017)
• Haasen Farms Ltd. (2016)
• WipWare Inc. (2015)
• iRing Inc., North Bay (2014)
• Millson Forestry Services, Timmins (2013)
• Three H Furniture Systems, New Liskeard (2012)
• DST Consulting Engineers Inc., Thunder Bay (2011)
• Century Systems Technologies Inc., Sudbury (2010)
• Hydro Tech Inc., Sault Ste Marie (2009)
• Northern Communications Services Inc. / True Steel Security, Sudbury (2008)
• Rezplast Manufacturing Ltd., Sudbury (2007)
• Synergy Controls, Sudbury (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)

Export Award:

• Manna International Inc. (2019)
• The Walden Group (2018)
• Fuller Industrial (2017)
• Centric Mining Systems (2016)
• Kovit Engineering Ltd. (2015)
• Symboticware Inc., Sudbury (2014)
• KBM Resources Group, Thunder Bay (2013)
• Mining Technologies International, Sudbury (2012)

Union Gas Essay Winners:

• Tamara Burgess, Elliot Lake (2018)
• Sarah Yeo, Thunder Bay (2017)
• Devon Gavan, Sudbury (2016)
• Can Cui, Sault Ste. Marie (2015)
• Emily Soares, Sault Ste. Marie (2014)
• Jessica Serre, Kapuskasing (2013)
• Victoria Coombs, Kapuskasing (2012)
• Ashley Larose, Sudbury (2011)
• Casey Postill Howard, Sudbury (2010)
• Irina Cividino, Sudbury (2009)
• Veronique Doucet, Sudbury (2008)
• Regan Christine Thompson, Sudbury (2007)
• Matthew Little, Whitefish (2006)
• Jordan Stopciati, Sudbury (2005)
• Erik Van Beek, Sudbury (2004)
• Laurie Thompson, St. Joseph's Island (2003)
• Matthew Munn, Sudbury (2002)
• Daniel Morin, Sudbury (2001)
• Alain Boucher, Sudbury (2000)
• Dawn Walters, Thunder Bay (1999)
• Andrea Lew, Sudbury (1998)
• Maryse Pion, Cochrane (1997)
• Merry-Lynn McDonald, Sudbury (1996)
• Chandra Ménard, Timmins (1995)
• Danielle Gaudreau, Sudbury (1994)
• Kathleen Doyle, Walden (1993)
• Barbara Karadimos, Sault Ste. Marie (1992)
• Jeff Pattenden, North Bay (1991)
• Robyn Robertson, Wawa (1990)
• Elizabeth Klug, Fort Frances (1989)