Windsor, ON (January 23rd, 2013)– The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor The Windsor Star announced the finalists for the 23rd Annual Business
Excellence Awards at Walkerville Brewery today.
Windsor-Essex Inspired is the theme for the 23rd Annual Business Excellence Awards, which will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Ciociaro Club. The event allows the entire community to celebrate the achievements of our distinguished line-up of Windsor-Essex businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Award recipients will be announced during a gourmet dinner and show.
For 2013, we are welcoming back the International Business Award and the Innovation Award. Other categories include Small Company of the Year, Large Company of the Year, Professional of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Start Up of the Year, and Tourism & Hospitality Award (formerly Taste of Windsor Essex). Also included in the awards ceremony are the recipients of the Believe Windsor Essex and ATHENA Awards.
Believe Windsor Essex Award: Ground Effects Ltd.
ATHENA Award: Dr. Michelle Prince, Chiropractor, Lifetime Wellness Centre
2013 BEA FINALISTS
Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists
Sarah Ilijanic
Kim Lewis
Vito Maggio
Professional of the Year Award Finalists
Mary Brannagan
Dr. Nick Krayacich
Dr. Wadea Tarhuni
Rising Star of the Year Award Finalists
John Blanken
Fabio Costante
Sarah Davidson
Small Company of the Year Award Finalists
Cheung’s Trading Company
Devonshire Mall
The Job Shoppe Inc.
Large Company of the Year Finalist
Advanced Basement Systems
Dakkota Integrated Systems LLC
Tepperman’s
International Business Award
Black Stone Sports Inc.
JemD International Farms
Reko International Group Inc.
Tourism & Hospitality Award
Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards LP
Kingsville Golf and Country Club
WindsorEats.com
Start Up of the Year
Perfect Shutter
Spotvin
Sweetheart Baby Boutique
Innovation Award
Liqui-Force Services (Ontario) Inc.
Strong Dental
Windsor Cardiac Centre
For more information contact:
Marianne Burke, Event Manager
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce
mburke@windsorchamber.org
(519) 966-3696 ext. 21