Welcome
On behalf of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce we would like to welcome you to our 2020 Business Excellence Awards Gala.
We are extremely proud to host over 900 attendees at the premier networking event in the Region here at Bingemans. At this event we recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their incredible contributions to making Waterloo Region a great location to live and work. We congratulate all of this year's nominees and winners.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the sponsors and volunteers who make this annual celebration possible. Their ongoing commitment and support to community service exemplify the spirit of collaboration and cooperation that makes Waterloo Region exceptional.
A huge thank you to all of you for joining us and congratulations again to all of the nominees and winners of the 14 awards presented. We are honoured to share this evening of celebration.
Sincerely,
Ian McLean - President & CEO
Kelly McManus - Chair, Board of Directors
Evening Agenda
5:00pm BMO Nominee Reception
6:00pm Manulife Reception
7:00pm Dinner Reception
8:30pm Awards Presentation
10:00pm After Party
Menu
Award Categories
Volunteer of the Year
Award
Volunteer of the Year
Award
Sponsored by S.G. Cunningham Ltd.
Awarded to an outstanding business or organization with 1-10 full-time employees that, in the
past year, has:
- been in operation for a minimum of two full years
- demonstrated innovative & proactive leadership within their business or industry
- demonstrated measurable success as a business and/or as an employer
- practiced good corporate citizenship
- made exceptional contributions by promoting community betterment
The Crack Specialists
Element Hair
Frontline Forward
Lot 42 Inc.
Reeve & Company Inc.
Roxton Industries
Token Creative Services
unLOCKEd Company
Sponsored by Miller Thompson LLP
Awarded to an outstanding business or organization with 11-50 full-time employees that, in the
past year, has:
- been in operation for a minimum of two full years
- demonstrated innovative & proactive leadership within their business or industry
- demonstrated measurable success as a business and/or as an employer
- practiced good corporate citizenship
- made exceptional contributions by promoting community betterment
Clean & Tidy
Dietrich Plumbing & Pump Ltd.
Diva International Inc.
Driverseat
Home Care Assistance
Libro Credit Union
Reis Information Systems
Teletek Structures Inc.
Sponsored by University of Waterloo
Awarded to an outstanding business or organization with over 50 full-time employees that, in the
past year, has:
- been in operation for a minimum of two full years
- demonstrated innovative & proactive leadership within their business or industry
- demonstrated measurable success as a business and/or as an employer
- practiced good corporate citizenship
- made exceptional contributions by promoting community betterment
B Hospitality
Deep Trekker Inc.
Equitable Life of Canada
Keolis Grand River LP
MCAP Service Corporation
MTE Consultants Inc.
NDI (Northern Digital Inc.)
WalterFedy
Sponsored by Bell Canada
Awarded to a business or startup that has:
- Been in operation for less than 2 years
- Demonstrated proactive and innovation leadership within their business or industry
- Demonstrated measurable success, growth, or promise as a business and/or as an
employer
- Practiced good corporate citizenship and made exceptional contributions by promoting
community betterment as an employer.
DROM
Exhale Therapy Inc.
Heffner Cabinetry & Woodworking Inc.
Simplify Supply Chain Solutions
Sponsored by Heffner Lexus & Heffner Toyota
Awarded to an outstanding business or organization that, in the past year, has:
- Supported charitable or not-for-profit organizations on an on-going basis
- Demonstrated a willingness to make the community better
- Demonstrated a vision of a better community and has taken steps to make it happen
- Practiced good corporate citizenship
- Made exceptional contributions by promoting community betterment
Anytime Fitness
Caudle’s Catch Seafood Ltd.
Cowan Insurance Group
DTI Logistics Canada
FoxNet Inc.
Intrigue
KW Habilitation Services
MCAP Service Corporation
S.G. Cunningham (Kitchener) Ltd.
Westmount Signs & Printing
Wilfrid Laurier University
Sponsored by Conestoga College
Awarded to a business or organization that has:
- been in operation for a minimum of two full years
- Provided training to improve the skills, knowledge, safety and/or performance of their
workforce
- Reduced employment barriers and/or assists employees who are recent immigrants
and/or employees with physical, communication or developmental challenges
- Increase productivity through innovative and creative programs or initiatives for their
employees
eSentire Inc.
Intrigue
Keolis Grand River LP
Knapp Fasteners Inc.
Teletek Structures Inc.
Token Creative Services
Traces Screen Printing Ltd.
WalterFedy
Sponsored by Enbridge
Awarded to a business or organization that has:
- been in operation for a minimum of two full years
- made an outstanding commitment to sustainable development
- self-initiated environmental actions and programs beyond legislative requirements
- found energy or waste efficiencies
- provided environmental stewardship, education or innovation in the past year
Accelerator Centre
AET Group Inc.
BlackBerry Ltd.
City of Kitchener
Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.
Dundee Recycling Ltd.
Quarry Integrated Communications Inc.
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
The Cora Group Inc.
Sponsored by WalterFedy
Awarded to a business or organization that has achieved health and wellness in the workplace,
mindful of the workplace as a determinant of health. The award recognizes employers that
provide strategies, initiatives, policies and/or programs that promote, support and enhance a
healthy workplace and the efforts of workers to remain healthy at work and beyond:
- Demonstrate leadership and innovation in workplace health and wellbeing with
measures supporting both physical and mental health
- Provide exercise opportunities for employees while at work
- Promote awareness of a healthy lifestyle
- Protect employees through a safe physical environment
- Been in operation for a minimum of two full years
AEC Safety Solutions
Anytime Fitness
Axonify
BlackBerry Ltd.
Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro
Knapp Fasteners Inc.
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc.
Sonova
Traces Screen Printing Ltd.
Sponsored by Blackberry Limited
Awarded to a business or organization that has been in operation for a minimum of one full
year, and has created, invented or developed an innovative product or process, that has
resulted in significant and measurable increase in revenue or job creation; productivity or
quality; reduction in costs; and/or improvements in service, in the following areas:
- new product(s)
- technology
- management
- manufacturing processes
- customer service
Driverseat
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Quantum Greens Inc.
Sonova
Waterloo Brewing LTD
Sponsored by MTE Consultants Inc.
Awarded to an outstanding non-profit/charitable organization that has achieved excellence
through any or all of:
- demonstrated innovative and proactive leadership within the organization or non-profit
sector 4
- implemented initiatives that have resulted in significant and measureable outcomes
benefiting the overall services of the organization
- developed the skills, knowledge and performance of its organization and volunteers
- been in operation for a minimum of two full years
Accelerator Centre
Canadian Mental Health Association, Waterloo Wellington
DeafBlind Ontario Services
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Immigration Partnership (Waterloo Region)
KidSport Kitchener Waterloo Chapter
Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation
KW Habilitation Services
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Strong Start Charitable Organization
Wilfrid Laurier University
Sponsored by Elements Casino Grand River
and
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Awarded to an outstanding business or organization that has demonstrated a commitment to
providing top-quality customer service and guest experience in hospitality, tourism, and the
entertainment industry. This business may have:
- Been in operation for a minimum of two full years
- Exceeded customer expectations in the hospitality and service industry, and offers a
superior-quality product or service
- Been a key player in increasing awareness of the GKW area
- Demonstrated measurable success
- Made exceptional contributions by promoting community betterment
B Hospitality
Borealis Grille & Bar
Caudle’s Catch Seafood Ltd.
ChefDtv
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo
Settle in Relocation Services Inc.
Sponsored by Meridian Credit Union
This award is awarded to an individual under the age of 40 who has tackled the challenges of
entrepreneurship and/or has demonstrated professional growth and success in their respective
field of work. This individual:
- is under the age of 40 at the deadline for nomination ballots
- is an individual who is part of a member in good standing
- has demonstrated leadership within their workplace and/or within the community
- has contributed to the community through active participation in community initiatives
- or has demonstrated entrepreneurial ability and innovation in any of the following areas:
New product(s) and/or customer service initiatives
Technology
Management and/or processes
Mohsan Abdullah – Token Creative Services
Dani Bazely – Driverseat
Natalie Dumond – Natalie Dumond Coaching & Consulting
Michael Harris – Waterloo Regional Councillor – Kitchener
Bridget Jensen – Better Bedtime, Sleep Solutions & Corporate Workshops
Linda Li – Dillon Consulting Ltd.
Jennifer Seberras – Simplify Supply Chain Solutions
Carolina Soares – The Event Firm
Sponsored by Equitable Life of Canada
This award is presented to an outstanding individual who has demonstrated leadership in the development of the community by creating or facilitating significant solutions to meet community needs and inspiring others to achieve excellence. This is a very special award because it is in recognition of a Past President and Board Chair of the Chamber, who was a highly respected individual. Michael R. Follett is fondly remembered for his wit and his charm, his dedication as an outstanding volunteer, mentor and passionate community leader.
Sponsored by Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
This award is presented to an outstanding individual who, in the past year, has demonstrated significant volunteer & event participation and has made exceptional contributions through their leadership, time, talent and energy to Chamber initiatives. Volunteers are vital to the success of the Greater KW Chamber and our influence is largely driven by the energy, knowledge, and dedication of our volunteer members. With over 90 events annually, several standing committees, numerous Policy Committees, and an active Ambassador program, our volunteers come together to make our Chamber one of the most influential organizations in Ontario.
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