Finalists named for Burlington’s best businesses

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce has announced finalists for this year’s business excellence awards.

The awards are handed out each year to honour, acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of those who conduct business in Burlington and have shown leadership, innovation, and made contributions to the community.

Winners are announced May 21 at a gala dinner held at the Burlington Convention Centre.

Here are the nominees:

Small Business Award:                          

• Birmingham Consulting Inc.
• Care for Life Support Services
• Gem Limousine Inc.
• Green Benefits Group Inc.
• Martin & Hillyer Associates

Large Business Award:

• Cogeco 
• Laurel Steel
• Ritestart Limited
• Rootree Inc.

Not-For-Profit Award:

• Centre for Diverse Learners
• Community Living Burlington
• Goodwill, The Amity Group
• Shifra Homes
• Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services

Heritage Award:

• Aldershot Greenhouses Limited
• Burlington Soccer Club

Female Business Leader Award:

• Ashley Deland
• Izabela Kvesic – Blue Water Performance Ltd.
• Shauna Chan – Code Ninjas
• Leah Brouwers – Oakstone Wealth
• Donna Pinsonneault – She’s Got Leggz
• Angie Stenback – The WOMB

Young Entrepreneur Award:

• Frederick Redding – Detail Gaurd
• Mia Phan – Purity Nails & Spa
• Samantha Henry – Sharp Storytelling

Environmental Impact Award:

• Cogeco
• The Cultivated B Canada Ltd.
• Thordon Bearings Inc.

New Business Award:

• BurlingtonToday.com
• The Cultivated B Canada Ltd.
• Fury Hot Sauce
• Shop Time Studios

Tourism Award:

• BLing Events International Entertainment
• Burlington Convention Centre
• Courtyard by Marriot Hotel – Burlington, ON
• Expedia Cruises