Previous Business Excellence Award Winners: 2000 - 2023

2023 Award Winners

Giancarlo Trimarchi, Vince's Market - Business Leader of the Year
Inn From the Cold - Not For Profit of the Year
Unbridled Leadership EAL - New Business of the Year
Anna Shirazi Team - Century 21 Heritage - Professional Service Business of the Year
Little Rae Goods Inc. - Small Business of the Year
Mecsmart Systems Inc. - Large Business of the Year
Haunted Hollows Scream Park - Innovative Startup of the Year
York Region Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers - Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The MARC Group Inc. - Impact in Marketing & Promotion
Juliane Goyette - Community Recognition Award
Peter Miller, McDonald's - P.G. Miller Enterprises Ltd.

2022 Award Winners

Michael Croxon, NewRoads Automotive Group - Business Leader of the Year
Blue Door Shelters - Not For Profit of the Year
The Maker's Mark - New Business of the Year
Miller Orthodontics - Professional Service Business of the Year
Patti Wilson Design Inc. - Small Business of the Year
Celstica International LP - Large Business of the Year
Shippe Technologies Inc. - Innovation of the Year
Newmarket African Caribbean Canada Association - Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Addison Marketing Solutions - Impact in Marketing & Promotion
Market Brewing Company - Business Resilience of the Year
Jordyn Leschiutta - Community Recognition Award

2021 Award Winners

Anil Abrol - Eco Guardian - Entrepreneur of the Year
Newmarket Food Pantry - Not For Profit of the Year
Trayvino Wine Company - New Business of the Year
Lotek Wireless - Manufacturer of the Year
Palomino Gordon Law Professional Corporation - Professional Service Business of the Year
Tangles Hair Salon & Spa - Small Business of the Year
Brain Power Studio - Large Business of the Year
Crypto Escape Room - Innovation of the Year
The Fresh Tea Shop - Hospitality of the Year
Carly Ottaway - Web Of Words - Young Professional of the Year
Bill Gosling Outsourcing - Employer of the Year

2020 Award Winners

Carl Milroy, The Red Thread Brewing Co. - Entrepreneur of the Year
Abuse Hurts - Not For Profit of the Year
Optimum Pharmacy - New Business of the Year
CPG Aerospace - Manufacturer of the Year
Eyes on Stonehaven - Professional Service Business of the Year
RC Design - Small Business of the Year
Benson Kearley IFG - Large Business of the Year
NEWMAKEIT - Innovation of the Year
Best Western Voyageur Place Hotel - Hospitality of the Year
Ashleigh Eldridge, Needham Promotions Inc. - Young Professional of the Year
Nature's Emporium - Employer of the Year

2019 Award Winners

Mariam Ekram, KOA Natural Foods - Entrepreneur of the Year
DeafBlind Ontario Services - Not For Profit of the Year
iLoveKickboxing - New Business of the Year
Celestica - Manufacturer of the Year
Downsizing Diva - Professional Service Business of the Year
Cachet Supper Club - Small Business of the Year
Buckley Insurance Brokers - Large Business of the Year
International Safety - Innovation of the Year
Joe Derochie, Orangetheory Fitness - Young Professional of the Year
Vince's Market - Employer of the Year

2018 Award Winners

Jessica Rawlley, MaaS Pros - Entrepreneur of the Year
Women's Centre of York Region - Not For Profit of the Year
STEM Minds - New Business of the Year
Buchner Manufacturing Inc. - Manufacturer of the Year
Wasim Jarrah Real Estate Team - Professional Service Business of the Year
Simone Performance - Small Business of the Year
Util-Assist Inc. - Large Business of the Year
TIEIT AI - Innovation of the Year
Chantal Chretien Almeida, CDA Dance Academy Inc. - Young Professional of the Year
Treefrog Inc. - Employer of the Year

2017 Award Winners

Rick Grisdale - Real Marketing Group - Entrepreneur of the Year
North Newmarket Lions - Not For Profit of the Year
Timeless Harmony Salon & Spa - New Business of the Year
Bloomsbury Fine Cabinetry - Manufacturer of the Year
Align Health Centre - Professional Service Business of the Year
Canco ClimateCare - Small Business of the Year
Unity Connected Solutions - Large Business of the Year
Myostat Motion Control Inc. - Innovation of the Year
Dino Kotsikas, Altlas Landscape Inc. - Young Professional of the Year
CPG Aerospace - Empolyer of the Year

2016 Award Winners

Joe D'Addario - Nature's Emporium - Entrepreneur of the Year
Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre - Not for Profit of the Year
Vitality Wellness Cenre - New Business of the Year
Exco Engineering - Manufacturer of the Year
Davis Orthodontics - Professional Service Business of the Year
Shoppers Drug Mart Yonge & Savage - Store #858 - Franchise of the Year
Sigma Promotions Inc. - Small Business of the Year
Benson Kearley IFG - Large Business of the Year
Shadowpath Theatre Productions - Innovation of the Year
Mina Bashta, Skycare Pharmacy - Young Professional of the Year

2015 Award Winners

Dairy Quality Inc. - Innovation of the Year
Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers - Not For Profit of the Year
Ajoi Landscape Design Inc. - New Business of the Year
TS Tech Canada Inc. - Manufacturer of the Year
Chaggares & Bonhomme Chartered Professional Accountants - Professional Service Business of the Year
Newmarket Volvo - Franchise of the Year
The Piano Studio - Small Busines of the Year
H.J. Pfaff Audi - Large Business of the Year
Sean Stephens, Treefrog Inc. - Entrepreneur of the Year

2014 Award Winners

Newmarket Public Library - Innovation of the Year
GetRecD Charity Events - Not For Profit of the Year
Floors Direct North - New Business of the Year
Mars Canada Inc. - Manufacturer of the Year
York Region Money Coaches - Professional Service Business of the Year
Comfort Inn Newmarket - Franchise of the Year
Salon Decorum - Small Business of the Year
Allied Global Holdings Inc. - Large Business of the Year
Jochen Schleese, Schleese Saddlery Service Ltd. - Entrepreneur of the Year

2013 Award Winners

ET Group - The Bell Innovation Award
Alzheimer Society of York Region - Not for Profit of the Year
Allied International Credit Corp. - Environmental Business of the Year
GEM Health Care Service- Professional Services Business of the Year
GBK Financial Inc. - Chuck Cino New Business of the Year
The Arts Music Store - Small Business of the Year
Vince's Market - Large Business of the Year
Steve Whitfield, R.A. Woods Holdings Ltd. - Entrepreneur of the Year

2012 Award Winners

*Myostat Motion Control Inc.- Bell Innovation of the Year
*Inn From The Cold Inc. - Not for Profit of the Year
*Scholastic Canada Ltd. - Environmental Business of the Year
CAM Packaging Systems - Chuck Cino New Business of the Year
Chaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Accountants - Professional Services Business of the Year
The Canadian Plastics Group Ltd.- Small Business of the Year
NewRoads Automotive Group - Large Business of the Year
Paul Dutton - SNAP Newspaper Group Inc. - Entrepreneur of the Year

2011 Award Winners

Neptune Innovations - The Bell Innovation Award
Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers - Not for Profit of the Year
Mr. Janitorial Supplies Inc. - Environmental Business of the Year
Keller Williams Realty Centres - Chuck Cino New Business of the Year
Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home - Professional Services Business of the Year
Warden Restoration - Small Business of the Year
Tim Hortons - Large Business of the Year
Stephen Kearly - Benson, Kearly Insurance Brokers - Entrepreneur of the Year

2010 Award Winners

SlipOne Digital - Chuck Cino New Business of the Year Award
Treefrog Interactive Inc. - Small Business of the Year Award
Microcel Corporation - Large Business of the Year Award
Mecsmart Systems Inc. - Bell Technology Award
Canadian Crime Victims Foundation - Not For Profilt of the Year Award
Hybridyne Power Systems Canada Inc. - Environmental Leader of the Year Award
Bob Forhan, iPLANcorp - Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Photogallery of the 2010 Business Excellence Awards

2009 Award Winners

Epstein & Associates - Chuck Cino New Business of the Year Award
Treasure Mills Inc. - Small Business of the Year Award
Allied Interational Credit (AIC) - Large Business of the Year Award
Media Tile Canada - Bell Technology Award
Women's Centre of York Region - Not For Profilt of the Year Award
Packaging Logistics - Environmental Leader of the Year Award
Peter Cos, Flightdeck Solutions Inc. - Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Photogallery of the 2009 Business Excellence Awards

2008 Award Winners

XE.Com Inc. - Small Business of the Year Award
Asian Television Network (ATN) - Large Business of the Year Award
Cartridge World - New Business of the Year Award
Mr. Frank Stronach - Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Mars Canada Ltd. - Environmental Leader of the Year Award
AIC Allied International Credit - The Bell Technology Award
Doane House Hospice - Not for Profit of the Year Award

2007 Award Winners

Geo. A Kelson Company Limited - 2007 Business of the Year
Geo. A Kelson Company Limited - Extraordinary Large Business Award
Spoke O' Motion - Extraordinary Small Business Award
Aqua Centre Group Inc. - New Large Business Award
Fenn & Fenn Insurance Practice Inc. - The Chuck Cino New Small Business Award
Viex Inc. - Award for Developing International Trade
VIVA - The Bell Technology Award

2006 Award Winners

CINTAS - 2006 Business of the Year Award
The Maid's Cottage - Extraordinary Business Achievements (1-10 employees)
CINTAS - Extraordinary Business Achievements (11 & over employees)
Murray Family Chiropractic - Chuck Cino New Business (1-10 employees)
Cora's Breakfast and Lunch - New Business (11 & over employees)
Microcel Technical Services - Bell Technology Award
Alcos Machinery Inc. - For Developing International Trade

2005 Award Winners

Effem Inc - 2005 Business of the Year Award
Real Tax Inc. - Extraordinary Business Achievement (1-10 employees)
Effem Inc. - Extraordinary Business Achievement (11 & over employees)
National Hypnotherapy - Chuck Cino New Business (1-10 employees)
Allied Global Holdings - New Business (11 & over employees)
Treefrog Interactive - Bell Technology Award
Windowworld Industries Inc. - For Developing International Trade

2004 Award Winners

Grey-Noble & Grey-Noble, Architects - Extraordinary Business Achievement (1-10 employees)
Vince's Country Market - Extraordinary Business Achievement (11 & over employees)
Shoppers Home Health Care - Chuck Cino New Business (1-10 employees)
Solectron Global Service - New Business (11 & over employees)
A & B Courier Service - Bell Technology Award
Quality Integrators Corporation - For Developing International Trade

2003 Award Winners

Snap-On Tools Canada Ltd. - For Extraordinary Business Achievement
Viex Ltd. - New Business Award
Simon & Sons Aluminum Ltd. - Chuck Cino New Business (1-10 employees)
iPLANcorp - The Bell Technology Award
Lotek Wireless Ltd. - For Developing International Trade

2002 Award Winners

Upper Canada Mall - For Extraordinary Business Achievement
We Care Home Health Services - New Business Award
R. Reininger & Son - For Developing International Trade
Phoenix Systems - The Bell Technology Award
Charles E. Boyd Ltd. - The Foundation Award

2001 Award Winners

Microcel Technical Services - For Extraordinary Business Achievement
Southlake Regional Health Centre - The Bell Technology Award
Exco Engineering - For Developing International Trade
Pack Age Inc. - New Business Award
Slessor Motors - The Founders Award

2000 Award Winners

R.J. Burnside International Ltd. - For Developing International Trade
Pickering College - Building an Enterprise That Has Brought Renown to Newmarket
The Era-Banner - Community Relations and Support
Time+Plus Timekeeping - Extraordinary Business Achievements
Donald Sutherland - The Posthumous Award