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.  

Entrepreneur of the Year
Dr. Nancy Mehi - Mehi Veterinary Mobile

Sponsor – R.C. Environmental

Presenting the award- On behalf of R.C. Environmental is our Mayor Jamie Young.

Different is good in some cases. Adapting to today’s demands and requirements to be successful is something that this person has done. Learning to change with the times is always risky but if done right, can be a winning prescription.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Sharon Bates - Tangles Hair Salon

Sponsor – York South Simcoe Training & Adjustment Board

Presenting the award- On behalf of York South Simcoe Training & Adjustment Board is Kim Leitch a Director of the EGCOC.

This person is a definite inspiration to all people. Having excelled in their ways as a person and as a business, we can all learn a little something about dedication and perseverance.

Excellence in Small Business
Kim Mortson - Body Design

Sponsor – The ERA

This person has adapted their business in a way to make it more convenient for their clients. A positive outlook on life and others around them is evident.

Excellence in Large Business
Dean Smalley - A & B Courier
Accepting on behalf of Dean Smalley is Gillian Craig

Sponsor – Floyd Preston Ltd.

This company is always doing its part to help chamber members and the chamber itself with day to day operations.

New Venture / Start Up
Jake Gaston - ELIAS Heating & Air Conditioning

Sponsor – South Lake Community Futures Development Corporation

Presenting the award- Bill Foster Director of South Lake Community Futures Development Corp. and a resident of East Gwillimbury

This person has taken a chance and developed their business. A one person show has now turned into a small business with employees in less than a year. Growing rapidly and capitalizing on an opportunity is without question what this person has done.

Environmental Leadership
Cathy Nesbitt - Cathy’s Crawly Composters

Sponsor – TD Canada Trust Mount Albert Branch

Presenting the award- Jane Martone, Branch Manager

Pride in what we do is an understatement for this person. They love their job and the environment and make it very evident to us at every meeting that they attend.

Business Community Service
Sharon Bates - Tangles Hair Salon

Sponsor – East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce

Presenting the award – Cindy Thiele our Past President and Linda Shaw, Current President

In most cases we can barely keep up with our day to day operations and lifestyles. This person has contributed so much to the community and the chamber. This award is a small token of our appreciation for their hard work.

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