(Source: The Windsor Star) Windsor and Essex County’s entrepreneurial spirit shone as the Business Excellence Awards marked its 25th anniversary Wednesday night at Caesars Windsor.

Organized by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, the black-tie gala, designed to honour outstanding entrepreneurs, drew more than 900 members of the local business community. Read more.

Athena Award — Loretta Stoyka-Henderson
Believe Windsor Essex Award — Barry and Stephanie Zekelman
Small Company of the Year — Urban Home
Mid-size company of the Year — Amy’s Helping Hands
Large Company of the Year — CS Wind Canada
Young Professional of the Year — Julia Lee
New Business of the Year — Hummazing Inc.
International Business Award — BASF Canada
Tourism and Hospitality — The City Grill/LEV3L Vodka Emporium/Bull & Barrel Urban Saloon
Professional of the Year — Federica Nazzani
Innovation Award — Radix Inc.
Entrepreneur of the Year — Bernard Gorski