The Chamber would like to recognize and congratulate the past recipients of Chamber Business Excellence Awards:
2021 Award Winners
- Small Business of the Year Award (1-10 Employees): Civilian Screen Printing
- Business of the Year Award (11-50 Employees): Warm Embrace Elder Care
- Business of the Year Award (Over 50 Employees): The Canadian Shield
- Community Builder of the Year Award: Activa
- New Business of the Year Award (< 2 Years): Tapestry Hall
- Employee Engagement Award: Quarry
- Environment & Sustainability Award: Diva International Inc.
- Health & Wellness in the Workplace Award: Igloo Software
- Service Excellence in Hospitality/Tourism Award: Little Mushroom Catering
- Innovation Award: Shaver Industries
- Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Iain Klugman, Communitech
- Non-Profit/Charitable Award: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
- Volunteer of the Year Award: Jeff Sheppard, RE/MAX Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd.
- Young Professional of the Year Award: Jeremy Hedges, The Canadian Shield
2020 Award Winners
- Small Business of the Year Award (1-10 Employees): The Crack Specialists
- Business of the Year Award (11-50 Employees): Home Care Assistance
- Business of the Year Award (Over 50 Employees): Deep Trekker Inc.
- Community Builder of the Year Award: Cowan Insurance Group
- New Business of the Year Award (< 2 Years): Simplify Supply Chain Solutions
- Employee Engagement Award: Traces Screen Printing Ltd.
- Environment & Sustainability Award: The Cora Group
- Health & Wellness in the Workplace Award: Axonify
- Service Excellence in Hospitality/Tourism Award: Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo
- Innovation Award: The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
- Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Ron Caudle, Caudles Catch
- Non-Profit/Charitable Award: Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington
- Volunteer of the Year Award: Mohsan Abdullah, Token Creative Services
- Young Professional of the Year Award: Dani Bazely, Driverseat
2019 Award Winners
- Small Business of the Year Award (1-10 Employees): The Event Firm
- Business of the Year Award (11-50 Employees): Little Mushroom Catering
- Business of the Year Award (Over 50 Employees): Waterloo Brewing Co.
- New Business of the Year Award (< 2 Years): Cellar52
- Employee Engagement Award: GHD
- Environment & Sustainability Award: EY
- Health & Wellness in the Workplace Award: Parents For Community Living Kitchener-Waterloo
- Service Excellence in Hospitality/Tourism Award: Charcoal Group of Restaurants
- Innovation Award: McIntyre Group
- Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Chief Bryan Larkin, Waterloo Region Police Services
- Non-Profit/Charitable Award: THEMUSEUM
- Volunteer of the Year Award: Michael Hewitson – Royal LePage Wolle Realty
- Young Professional of the Year Award: Shelby Behling – Clean & Tidy
2018 Award Winners
- Small Business of the Year Award (1-10 Employees): Mike the Roofer Inc.
- Business of the Year Award (11-50 Employees): Cushman & Wakefield Waterloo Region Ltd.
- Business of the Year Award (Over 50 Employees): Axonify
- New Business of the Year Award (< 2 Years): Monarch Collection Inc.
- Employee Engagement Award: Overlap Associates Inc.
- Environment & Sustainability Award: Dundee Recycling Limited
- Health & Wellness in the Workplace Award: Waterloo North Hydro Inc.
- Service Excellence in Hospitality/Tourism Award: Hacienda Sarria
- Innovation Award: Oculys Health Informatics Inc.
- Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Mike Farwell – 570 News
- Non-Profit/Charitable Award: Business & Education Partnership of Waterloo Region
- Volunteer of the Year Award: Carrie Mulrooney – Mulrooney & Associates
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Chloe Hamilton – Warm Embrace Elder Care
2017 Award Winners
- Small Business of the Year Award (1-10 Employees): Fairway Divorce Solutions
- Business of the Year Award (11-50 Employees): Intrigue Media Solutions Inc.
- Business of the Year Award (Over 50 Employees): Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd.
- Employee Engagement Award: S.G. Cunningham Limited
- Environment & Sustainability Award: Borealis Grille & Bar
- Health & Wellness in the Workplace Award: Dillon Consulting Limited
- Hospitality/Tourism Award: Centre in the Square
- Innovation Award: Driverseat Kitchener
- Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Murray Gamble
- Non-Profit/Charitable Award: Strong Start Charitable Organization
- Volunteer Award: Karen Temple – BDO LLP
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Hongwei Liu – MappedIn
2016 Award Winners
- Business of the Year (Over 50 Employees): Home Hardware Stores Limited
- Business of the Year Award (11-50 Employees): S.G. Cunningham Limited
- Small Business of the Year Award (1-10 Employees): Gem Spa
- Employee Engagement Award: University of Waterloo
- Environment and Sustainability Award: WalterFedy
- Health and Wellness in the Workplace Award: Libro Credit Union
- Hospitality/Tourism Award: Grand River Raceway
- Innovation Award: Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
- Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Mary D’Alton
- Non-Profit/Charitable Award: The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
- Volunteer of the Year Award: Laura Hewitson – Manulife
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Lina Shamoun – Artline Salon
2015 Award Winners
- Business of the Year (Over 50 Employees): Ontario Drive & Gear
- Business of the Year Award (11-50 Employees): Caudles Catch Seafood
- Small Business of the Year Award (1-10 Employees): Zoup!
- Employee Engagement Award: Economical Insurance
- Environment and Sustainability Award: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Health and Wellness in the Workplace Award: Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro
- Hospitality/Tourism Award: Drayton Entertainment
- Innovation Award: St. Mary’s Hospital
- Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Maureen Cowan, Cowan Insurance Group
- Non-Profit/Charitable Award: Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort
- Volunteer of the Year Award: Al Hayes, WalterFedy
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Lesley Warren, Lesley Warren Design Group
2014 Award Winners
- Business of the Year (Over 20 Employees): M & T Printing Group
- Business of the Year (20 Employees and Under): Snapd KW
- Environment and Sustainability Award: Great Canadian Holidays & Coaches
- Health and Wellness in the Workplace Award: Heffner Lexus, Heffner Toyota, Heffner Scion
- Hospitality/Tourism Award: Little Mushroom Catering
- Innovation Award: Accelerator Centre
- Integration Award: Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
- Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Roger Farwell, WalterFedy
- Non-Profit/Charitable Award: Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society
- Professional Development and Workplace Training Award: Ernst & Young LLP
- Volunteer of the Year Award: Don Wales, Erb & Erb Insurance Brokers
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Mike McCauley, Buffer Box
2013 Award Winners
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- Business of the Year (Over 20 Employees): Xylotek Solutions Inc
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- Business of the Year (20 Employees and Under): Traces Screen Printing Ltd
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- Environment and Sustainability Award: Hatch Mott MacDonald
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- Health and Wellness in the Workplace Award: MTE Consultants Inc
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- Hospitality/Tourism Award: THEMUSEUM
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- Innovation Award: Ontario Drive & Gear Limited
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- Integration Award: ALARMSHIELD Inc
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- Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Jim Erb
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- Non-Profit/Charitable Award: Lyle S. Hallman Foundation
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- Professional Development and Workplace Training Award: Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc
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- Volunteer of the Year Award: Bill Pegg
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- Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Kurtis McBride, Miovision Technologies Inc.
2012 Award Winners
Business of the Year (Over 20 Employees): Desire2Learn Inc
Business of the Year (20 Employees and Under): TribeHR
Environment and Sustainability Award: AET Group Inc
Healthy Workplace Award: Raytheon Canada Limited
Hospitality/Tourism Award: Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort
Innovation Award: Quarry Integrated Communications Inc
Integration Award: City of Kitchener
Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Tim Jackson
Non-Profit/Charitable Award: Hospice of Waterloo Region
Professional Development and Workplace Training Award: Stantec Consulting Limited
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Mike Morrice, Sustainable Waterloo Region
Volunteer of the Year Award: Jason Kipfer
2011 Award Winners
Business of the Year (Over 20 Employees): Steed and Evans Limited
Business of the Year (20 Employees and Under): KW Cornerstone Paving
Environment Award: Seven Shores Urban Market & Cafe
Hospitality/Tourism Award: Bingemans
Innovation Award: Igloo Software
Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award: Jacqui Murphy
Non-Profit/Charitable Award: Nutrition for Learning
Volunteer of the Year Award: Caroline Oliver
Workplace Training Award: St. Mary’s General Hospital
WRIEN Award: Red Dragon Oil & Gas Systems International Inc.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Paul Maxwell, Maxwell’s Music House
2010 Award Winners
Business of the Year (Over 20 Employees): Gowlings
Business of the Year (20 Employees and Under): Anytime Fitness
Environment Award: Stemmler Meats & Cheese
Innovation Award: University of Waterloo, School of Pharmacy
Michael R. Follett Community Leader of the Year: Gerry Remers, Christie Digital
Non-Profit/Charitable Award: Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation
Volunteer of the Year Award: Mandy Dennison, Research In Motion (BlackBerry)
Workplace Training Award: Grand River Hospital
WRIEN Award: Christie Digital
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Kurt Wissent, Premier Homecare Services
2009 Award Winners
Business of the Year (Over 20 Employees): Open Text Corporation
Business of the Year (20 Employees and Under): Xylotek Solutions Inc
Environment Award: AET Group
Innovation Award: Maplesoft
Michael R. Follett Community Leader of the Year: Jamie Grant
New Member of the Year Award: Allstate Insurance
Non-Profit/Charitable Award: KW Counselling
Outstanding Community Achievement Award: Kitchener Rangers Memorial Cup
Volunteer of the Year Award: Heather Melrose
Workplace Training Award: Sun Life Financial
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Paul Maxwell, Maxwell’s Music House
2008 Award Winners
Business of the Year (Over 20 Employees): Melloul Blamey
Business of the Year (20 Employees and Under): Canadian Blood Services
Environment Award: Reid’s Heritage Homes
Innovation Award: Navtech
Michael R. Follett Community Leader of the Year: Helen Jowett, McDonald-Green
New Member of the Year Award: Brentwood Livery
Volunteer of the Year Award: Moni Lagonia
Workplace Training Award: Steed and Evans
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Derek Satnik, Mindscape Innovations