Each year we gather and celebrate the year's successes and honour our champions of business. Nominations are submitted by the membership or by persons/businesses well acquainted with the business they choose to nominate. We encourage you to cast your vote by logging in to make your nominations. Award recipients are kept secret until the final moment.  Congratulations to this year's winners!
 

Excellence in Small Business Award 2010 - Cathy's Crawly Composters - Cathy Nesbitt

Sponsored by THE ERA - presented by Laurie McDonald

The winner has inspired over 50,000 students who have participated in her hands on workshops. Sheis a frequent guest on Rogers Daytime TV Show, and has won over 12 awards since beginning the business in May 2002. The nominator says this about the award winner: Cathy is well recognized across the province for her work in the industry and motivates other entreprenuers with her success in this niche market.

Excellence in Large Business Award 2010 - Body Design - Kim Mortson

Sponsored by FLOYD PRESTON LTD. - presented by Councillor Marlene Johnston

This winner works with the towns of EG, Uxbridge and Newmarket, the Briars Resort, York Region School Board, Southlake Regional Health Centre Cardiac Program, York Regional Dental Hygienist Association and creates articles for the EG Bulletin and The Uxbridge Cosmo Magazine. She employs 1 full-tme, 2 part time and 15 casual staff. Huge community involvement including the EG Womens' show in 2010, Coordinator of the Mount Albert Sports Day 5 km run, and participates in many networking groups, the list of Charity and Fundraising groups is too big to name here! The nominator says this about our winner: Kim's energy and dedication is so inspiring. She truly exemplifies the message she shares with her clients.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010 - Atlas Landscape Inc. - Dino Kotsikas

Sponsored by WORKFORCE PLANNING BOARD OF YORK REGION & BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY - presented by EGCOC Vice President Kim Leitch

As a child this business owner cut lawns and shoveled snow to earn extra money. He admitted that the company has progressed and that they have established a quality name for themselves. Has sponsored 3 organized sports teams and has supported the local OSPCA. He has 7 employees and started his business in January 2005. He is an active paticipant in the EG chamber; well known for his sense of humour. All of the nominators say: He is dedicated to customer service!

Best New Venture/Start Up Award 2010 - Ontario Energy Matrix - Cameron Aiken

Sponsored by SOUTH LAKE COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - presented by SLCFDC Board Member Carl Mount

The winner says this about his business: Our business was born out of an idea and feeling that our business could be more directed towards sustainable choices.They develop personal improvement plans for staff in a variety of areas and this after only 1 year in business. It is obvious their team is paramount to their success. The company belongs to 3 different associations, EG, Newmarket and Aurora. Their greatest accomplishment is their charity work. The nominator says: This business shows community involvement and a commitment to East Gwillimbury.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010 - Virtually Yours, Joanne Burgess - Joanne Burgess

Sponsored by RC ENVIRONMENTAL INC. - presented by Owner Bill Lunshof

The winner says they service brick and mortar companies using unique marketing concepts to help them move their business forward by using tools like Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, Word Press, Blogging, and Video Marketing. The business has grown to support 20 clients, 11 of which are Chamber members. Now that's networking for you! The company's desire is to work in the local community first and to lead by example. The nominator says: Joanne is very knowledgeable and gives great advise!

Environmental Leadership Award 2010 - Teeming With Nature - Paul Cray

Sponsored by TD CANADA TRUST - presented by Bank Manager Jane Martone

The winner says each client's soil receives a personal soil evaluation including soil PH, compaction, root and thatch depth analysis. They support environmental leadership by attempting to convert property care completely back to natural organics. A 27 year volunteer within the Scouting movement as a Scouting and Club Leader, and an EG chamber member. And, yet this business is  only 9 months old! Business message has been filmed for Rogers Environmental Program and YouTube. The nominator says: Paul is very passionate about the environment.

Business Community Service Award 2010 - Mahalo Naturopathic Centre - Dr. Celeste Frenette

Sponsored by EAST GWILLIMBURY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - presented by Committee Member John Eaton

Before moving to Holland Landing, this winner started a Community Natural Healing Group because she has always wanted to support others through health and healing. She frequently offers donations and discounted visits to those who cannot afford the cost of services. She also offers home visits for elderly or immobile clients. Meeting space is donated for volunteer organizations, a facilitator for the Awakening the Dreamer, a non-profit organization and ongoing contributor for a local Tipi Fundraiser. Again, this business owner's community involvements are too lengthly to list in detail. Bravo!  The nominators says: This business owner works quietly behind the scenes supporting network groups, the environment and individuals' health and wellbeing!

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