The 24th annual Business Excellence Awards put on  by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce on April 23, 2014. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The 24th annual Business Excellence Awards put on by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce on April 23, 2014. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
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Windsor Businesses Honoured

A number of local businesses were celebrated during Windsor's 25th Anniversary Business Excellence Awards.

The awards ceremony recognized "integrity, creativity, and dedication that helps a business succeed despite challenging times."

The winners were announced at Caesars Windsor Wednesday night.

The following businesses were awarded during the ceremony:

  • ATHENA Award – Loretta Stoyka-Henderson
  • Believe Windsor Essex Award – Barry & Stephanie Zekelman
  • Small Company of the Year – Urban Home
  • Mid-Size Company of the Year – Amy’s Helping Hands
  • Large Company of the Year – CS Wind Canada
  • Young Professional of the Year – Julia Lee
  • New Business of the Year – Hummazing Inc.
  • International Business Award – BASF Canada
  • Tourism & Hospitality – The City Grill/LEV3L Vodka Emporium/Bull & Barrel Urban Saloon
  • Professional of the Year – Federica Nazzani
  • Innovation Award – Radix Inc.
  • Entrepreneur of the Year – Bernard Gorski

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