Saint John Chamber Announces Outstanding Business Awards Finalists
SAINT JOHN – The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce has announced the local companies in the running for its 34th Annual Outstanding Business Awards (OBAs) being held this fall.
The annual awards gala honours the Saint John region’s most dynamic and significant contributors in seven categories: Business Excellence, Entrepreneurial Achievement, Emerging Enterprise, Young Entrepreneur, Big Heart, Chair’s Award and the Passion for Change award. This year’s gala takes place Thursday, October 11.
“The OBAs celebrate, support, and encourage businesses in our community that are motivated to succeed,” said Jim Quinn, Chair of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce, in a release.
“Our region is a great place to both do business, and to be in business. The OBAs showcases that fact and we’re thrilled to highlight and honour some of the many passionate and successful businesses in our community.”
This year’s and nominees are:
Business Excellence
- Homestar Inc
- IntelSys Aviation Systems
- Saint John Airport
- Saint John Bowlarama
Entrepreneurial Achievement
- Tanya Chapman Group
- Taste of Egypt
Emerging Enterprise
- Millennia TEA Inc
- Momentum Canada
- Nexgen
Recipients of The Chamber’s Passion for Change Award, The Chair’s Award, The Young Entrepreneur Award and The Big Heart Award will also be announced at the award gala. There will also be a new award given in collaboration with the City of Saint John and Develop Saint John, showcasing and celebrating development.
“We are delighted to partner with The Chamber to offer an award from the City of Saint John and Develop Saint John recognizing developers who have had a positive impact on our city,” said Saint John Mayor Don Darling, in a release.
Previous awards recipients include Blacks Transfer, Commercial Properties, Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada, Hemmings House Pictures and Innovatia, among others.
“Now in its 34th year, the OBA’s has evolved to become the most inclusive and dynamic awards event in our region,” said David Duplisea CEO of The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce.”Open to all businesses, members and non-members alike, the gala truly represents business excellence in our entire area.”