Vaughan Chamber of Commerce marks a milestone at Business Achievement Awards
Vaughan Weekly
April 9, 2014
By Angela Gismondi
Rudolph Bratty of The Remington Group was presented with the 2014 Philanthropic Business Person of the Year Award at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards Thursday. The award was presented by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Paula Curtis, president and CEO of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce.
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC) celebrated exceptional businesses and their achievements in the community at the 25th annual Business Achievement Awards.
The awards gala was held on Thursday at the Paramount Conference and Event Venue. The event recognizes and celebrates the successes and contributions of outstanding businesses in the city.
Over 650 guests were in attendance including many community leaders and dignitaries. As part of this year’s entertainment Michael “Pinball” Clemons was the emcee and keynote speaker for the evening.
A number of awards were handed out throughout the evening.
Rudolph (Rudy) Bratty, owner of The Remington Group Inc. and Brattys LLP, was presented with the Philanthropic Business Person of the Year Award by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, in recognition of his exceptional community involvement and outstanding achievements.
Bratty is one of Canada’s most successful real estate developers and is well known for his contributions to charity. The Remington Group, a family-run development group has been at the forefront of development in municipalities such as Vaughan, Markham, Mississauga and Brampton for over 50 years.
“For 25 years the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce has been recognizing the best in business achievements and tonight is no exception,” said Paula Curtis, president and CEO of the VCC. “Our city of Vaughan has been built through business excellence and is a city that loves to celebrate.”
The VCC has an important role in the community, Curtis explained.
“We are here to serve with and for the business community, though providing a voice with and to all levels of government; to provide community as a place where relationships are started and strengthened and woven through everything we do is culture, whether its supporting local cultural and special interest groups, diversity initiatives or companies who are engaged in international business,” said Curtis.
For more information on upcoming Vaughan Chamber of Commerce events, visit www.vaughanchamber.ca.
2014 Business Achievement Award Winners
- Small Business - Sun-Brite Drapery
- Non-Profit/Charity - McMichael Canadian Art Collection
- Consumer Business/Retail - Jan K. Overweel
- Construction Services and Product/Builder - Forest Contractors Inc.
- Environmental Leadership - Green For Life Environmental
- Exporter - Macrodyne Technologies Inc.
- Hospitality - Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Vaughan
- Manufacturing - Roma Moulding
- Professional Services - Bortolussi Family Law
- Accessibility - MV 1 Canada
- Innovation in Production or Technological Advancement - Compliance Associates
- Young Entrepreneur Under 40 - Natasha Bridgmohan, Bridg Group
