OBA Award Nominations

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Nominate A Business!

Do you, or perhaps someone you know, have an amazing story to tell? Do you know a  business that you think deserves to be recognized and are doing great things in our region? Get them noticed by nominating them. We would love to tell their story.

We want to make it easy for you to help us celebrate outstanding businesses in the Saint John region … they are the key to growth in our city and province! So think about the entrepreneurs and businesses you know - members and non-members - that are helping our community to grow and prosper.

Why Nominate A Local Business?

· To encourage and reward entrepreneurship in our area

· To recognize local leaders who provide a great place to work

· To continue the encouraging trends of economic growth in the Saint John region

· To provide leading companies with a way to say “thank you” to their team of employees

OBA Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you interested in being a sponsor for one of the premiere events on the community’s business calendar, the annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards gala recognizes firms and entrepreneurs contributing to the growth of Saint John. The event attracts  Saint John’s business and community leaders. This year's Outstanding Business Awards are scheduled for November.

OBA Sponsorship Benefits 2024

 

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Let’s celebrate the Saint John region’s business community!

Please submit all nominations to Carole Cunningham, Director of Events at The Chamber. Nominations must include the name of the nominated business, the main contact at the business, and a current e-mail address and phone number for the nominee.

Or Nominate Yourself!

If you wish to follow through with your nomination, please advise contact us so a score sheet can be prepared in advance for the judges consideration as a finalist.

Tell us your story!

Please submit all nominations to Carole Cunningham, Director of Events at The Chamber. Nominations must include the name of the nominated business, the main contact at the business, and a current e-mail address and phone number for the nominee.

Enterprise of the Year Award

Emerging Enterprise Award

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Innovator of the Year Award

 

OBA Awards Criteria 

 

Young Entrepreneur Award

Community Impact Award

Best Marketing Campaign

Sustainability Award

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  • Community "Support Local" Award

    Acadia Broadcasting


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  • Excellence In Collaboration Award

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  • Inspirational Leader Award

    Ralph Thomas - New Brunswick Black History Society


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  • Business Strength & Resilience Award

    Brent Harris - The Saint John Tool Library


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  • Community “Support Local” Award

    J.D. Irving Limited


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  • Front Line Hero Award

    Dale Esson - The Department of Health


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  • The Most Innovative Award

    Ray Gracewood - Area 506 Festival


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  • Chair's Award

    All Front Line & Essential Workers


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  • Community Hero Award

    Jeannette Arsenault


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  • Community Champion Award

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  • Outstanding Efforts & Initiative Award

    Nancy Tissington, Liam Freill & Andre Robichaud


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  • Business Excellence

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  • Emerging Enterprise

    Breakout Saint John


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  • Passion for Change

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  • Chairs Award

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  • Entreprenurial Achievement

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  • Youn Entrepreneur Award

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  • Big Heart

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  • Chairs Award

    Jim Quinn & Port of Saint John


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement

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  • Young Entrepreneur

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  • Business Excellence Award

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  • Emerging Enterprise

    Fundy Sports & Tourism


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  • Passion for Change

    Michelle Hooton (Bite By Michelle)


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  • Big Heart Award

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  • Chair’s Award

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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement

    Revolution Strategy


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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

    Mike Capson and Zack Spear of ICS Creative Agency


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Base Engineering Inc.


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    Bonfire Communications Inc.


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  • Passion for Change Award

    Jessika Smith of Luxury Tanning


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  • Big Heart Award

    UNB Saint John Promise Partnership


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  • Chairs Award

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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Colwell's


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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

    Sarah Jones (Jones Gallery)


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Commercial Properties


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    Wise Cracks Foundation Repair Ltd


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  • Passion for Change

    Gilliane Nadeau, Uncorked Wine Tours


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  • Big Heart Award

    Romero House Soup Kitchen


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  • Chair Award

    Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Master Promotion Ltd


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Innovatia


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  • Enterprise Award

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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

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  • Big Heart Award

    Hestia House


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  • Chair Award

    Enterprise Saint John


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Punch Productions


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  • Business Excellence Award

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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

    Keith Brideau (Historica)


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  • Big Heart Award

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  • Chair Award

    Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Kelson & Kelson


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Dillon Consulting Limited


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    IBL – Clinic Server


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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

    Kiera Fraser (Je Suis Prest Boutique)


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  • Big Heart Award

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  • Chair Award

    Gerry Pond


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    The DPL Group


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    Opera Bistro


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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

    Jamie Galbraith (Galbraith Piano Services)


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  • Big Heart

    Canaport LNG


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  • Chair Award

    Bob Manning


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Lorneville Mechanical Contractors


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Jacques Whitford Limited


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    Vision Coaching


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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

    Jenny Scott, Ambiance Day Spa Inc


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  • Big Heart Award

    Carpenters Training Centre of NB Inc.


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  • Chair’s Award

    Business Community Anti-Poverty Initiative Inc.


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Canadian Cable Systems Alliance Inc.


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  • Business Excellence Award

    East Point Inc.


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    Maritime Rescue and Medical Inc.


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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

    Ji Li, HugoLee International Trade Ltd.


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  • Big Heart Award

    The Saint John YMCA-YWCA


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  • Chair’s Award

    Atlantica Centre for Energy


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Mariner Partners Inc.


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  • Business Excellence Award

    CenterBeam, Inc.


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    Evolving Solutions


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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

    Marc Robichaud & Leah Anderson


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  • Big Heart Award

    The United Way of Greater Saint John


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  • Chair’s Award

    Five Regional Mayors


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Fundy Engineering & Consulting Ltd.


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  • Business Excellence Award

    ADI Limited


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    Brovada Technologies Inc.


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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

    Tao Tao Liu, with the East Coast Chinese Newspaper


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  • Big Heart Award

    The Irving Companies


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  • Chairman’s Award

    Dr. Mary Eileen Travis


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Simply For Life


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Cooke Aquaculture Inc.


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    H.E.L.P. Educational Services


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  • Young Entrepreneur Award

    Greg Hemmings, Hit! Media


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  • Big Heart Award

    Greater Saint John Community Foundation


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    National Leasing


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  • President’s Award

    Stephen D. MacMackin


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  • Business Excellence Award

    CAA Maritimes Ltd.


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Rent-A-Chef


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Cendant Canada Inc.


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Eastern Collection Services Ltd.


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    Here Publishing Inc.


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  • President’s Award

    Greater Saint John Roundtable on Primary Health Care


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Meridian Construction Inc.


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Funeral Directors’ Choice


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    Media Planet


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  • President’s Award

    Lino Celeste


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Irving Oil Limited, Refining Division


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Java Moose


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    CanSupply.com


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  • President’s Award

    University of New Brunswick Saint John & New Brunswick Community College – Saint John


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Xerox Canada Ltd.


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Discount Car & Truck Rentals


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  • Emerging Enterprise Award

    Impact Forensic Analysis


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  • President’s Award

    The Irving companies


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  • Business Excellence Award

    Delta Brunswick Hotel


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  • President’s Award

    Cruise Saint John’s Meet & Greet Committee


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Senior Watch Inc and Appleby’s Image Centre


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  • Business Excellence Award

    DMR Consulting Group


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  • President’s Award

    Imperial Theatre


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    The Brenan Group Ltd.


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  • Business Excellence Award

    PCL & Eastern Packaging Ltd.


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  • President’s Award

    Pro Sports Organization


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  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Mitchell, McConnell Daniels Insurance Brokers Ltd.


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  • Large Business of the Year

    The New Brunswick Telephone Company Ltd.


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  • Small Business of the Year

    Kelly Tire Services Ltd.


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  • President’s Award

    Philip Oland


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  • Large Business of the Year

    Gardner Electric Ltd.


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  • Small Business of the Year

    Thirtysomething Enterprises (The Body Shop)


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  • Large Business of the Year

    Beattie Construction Services Ltd.


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  • Small Business of the Year

    Hunter Marketing and Communications Ltd.


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  • Large Business of the YearLarge Business of the Year

    Moosehead Breweries Ltd.


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  • Small Business of the Year

    Fundy Computer Services Ltd.


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  • Business Owner of the Year

    Eastern Technical Services Ltd.


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  • Business Owner of the Year

    Bourque Manufacturing Ltd.


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  • Small Business Owners Award

    Pete’s Frootique & Mother Nature’s Pita Bakery


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  • Small Business Owners Award

    Tabufile Atlantic Ltd.


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  • Small Business Owners Award

    Lingley Printing Company Limited


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