BUSINESS AWARD NOMINEES

 ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS  - Sponsored by Lake of the Woods District Property Owners Association  

This award will recognize a local business that has made a significant contribution and commitment to improving the environment.  

RAYSOLAR

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT - Sponsored by MNP LLP 

This award honours a business who has recently taken steps to improve their company’s image in some way.  

Golden Eagle Bingo & Entertainment Centre

Lake of the Woods Hotel

Ristorante Pizzeria

Selah Motel

Taylor Made Pet Products

INNOVATIVE SMALL BUSINESS - Sponsored by Weyerhauser 

This award recognizes a business who has introduced a ground breaking or original product or service that sets the company apart from others, or has demonstrated advanced or new use of technology.  

Fero Metalcraft

Nibbler’s Nook

Nourish

HOME BASED BUSINESS - Sponsored by Tunnel Island Management 

This award honours a home operated business that consistently shows excellence and quality. They will have established strong relationships with their customers and conduct their business as a business not a hobby, and operate the business as a primary or secondary source of income.  They must have been in business for at least one year and show potential for future growth.  

Four Paws Grooming

RAYSOLAR

Supper Fairy

NEW BUSINESS (UNDER 2 YEARS) – Sponsored by Scotiabank 

This award is presented to a company or individual who has been in business for less than two (2) years and demonstrates creativity in the spirit of business development.  

Figure 8 Baits

Inteleck

Juliana’s Wine Boutique

Silk, Satin & Lace

RAYSOLAR

Selah Motel

Wind & Water Interiors

TOURISM / HOSPITALITY - Sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada 

The recipient of this award would demonstrate their customer service, innovation and positive participation in our community encompassing quality business relations, economic development and business growth.  

Ash Rapids Camp

Lake of the Woods Hotel

Lake Vu Restaurant

Teresa Gallik

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE - STAFF UP TO 10 - Sponsored by Copperfin Credit Union 

This award will each recognize a local business with staff up to 10, its management and staff, for successfully demonstrating quality customer service.  They will h be an organization that is appreciated for its helpful and efficient service, dedicated to customer satisfaction and willing to go the extra mile.  

Boardanyone Inc.

Lake of the Woods Plumbing & Heating

Playa Vida

Second Street Bakery

Wahoola Plumbing

Wind & Water Interiors

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE -STAFF OVER 10  Sponsored by Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce

This award will each recognize a local business with staff over 10, its management and staff, for successfully demonstrating quality customer service.  They will h be an organization that is appreciated for its helpful and efficient service, dedicated to customer satisfaction and willing to go the extra mile.  

Copperfin Credit Union

MNP LLP

Mount Evergreen Ski Club

The Standard Insurance

YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR - Sponsored by Canadian Tire 

This award recognizes outstanding youth entrepreneurs (30 years of age and under).  

Angelic Howard – Lac Lu Greenhouse & Garden

Michelle Livingston – Silk, Satin & Lace

BUSINESS OWNER / MANAGER OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by CIBC 

This award honours a business owner/manager who excels in the following areas:  fair wages, ethical treatment, equal benefits, good work/family balance practices, and respectful treatment of employees.  

James Hay/Wes Romaniuk – Lake of the Woods Hotel

Mike Major – Canadian Tire

 ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by BDO Canada 

An award will be presented to an outstanding business owner, who in the last 12 months has developed their business to meet changing community and consumer demands.  They will have provided a high level of business service, as well being actively involved in the community. 

Audrey Manzie

Mona Bartmanovich

THE MAYOR’S AWARD – Sponsored by the City of Kenora 

This award honours an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the business community through their involvement with and support of community events and projects: a citizen who volunteers and donates to special interests within the business community 

Colette Surovy

Mort Goss

Patrick Brett