Finalists announced for Newmarket chamber's excellence awards

Winners will be awarded at a ceremony in October

Newmarkettoday.ca
June 10, 2022
Elizabeth Keith

The Newmarket Chamber of Commerce has announced the local businesses and people that are finalists in the annual Business Excellence Awards.

"It's just to give recognition to people that poured their heart and soul into their business, and to really also highlight excellence," said chamber president Chris Emanuel.

He said other businesses can look to the award finalists as an example and learn from them, adding that "rising tides raise all boats."

A judging panel reviewed nominations to select three finalists for each category, with four finalists in one of the categories.

"We're very fortunate to have such wide-ranging businesses and it will be a very difficult job for the judges to pick a winner with such a great cross-section there," Emanuel added.

This year, there are three new award categories: leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion, business leader of the year, and startup of the year.

Moving forward, Emanuel said the judges will look at all the finalists and have in-depth interviews with each one before deciding who the winners will be. The awards will then be given out at a ceremony in October.

"It's an opportunity to just celebrate, especially during what's been a challenging few years," he said.

The finalists are:

Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Neighbourhood Network
Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association
Newmarket Public Library
Business Leader of the Year

Wasim Jarrah, Concierge Real Estate by Wasim
Michael Croxon, NewRoads Automotive Group
Juliane McTavish-Goyette, Riverwalk Wealth Investia
Business Resilience Award

A Million Mouthfuls Catering and Event Management
Hungry Brew Hops - Good Eats
Market Brewing Company
Large Business of the Year

Celestica International LP
Chaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Professional Accountants
Dentec Safety Specialists Inc.
Not for Profit of the Year

Blue Door Shelters
Cedar Centre
Women's Centre of York Region
Innovative Startup of the Year

Arcpoint Connect Inc.
Julie Cryns - Grief Counselling & End of Life Doula
Shippie Technologies Inc.
TechEasy Inc.
New Business of the Year

Earth Market
Heading North Company
The Maker's Mark
Impact in Marketing & Promotion

Addison Marketing Solutions
Market Candle Company Inc.
Olive Oil Co. Inc. Barrie-Newmarket-Midland
Small Business of the Year

Patti Wilson Design Inc.
Stella Graphix Inc.
Studio Forma Interior Design Inc.
Professional Services of the Year

Athletify 
Blank Canvas Getaways

Miller Orthodontics