OBA Award Nominations
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 400 - 500 Saint John’s business and community leaders. Scheduled for October.
Let’s celebrate the Saint John region’s business community!
Please submit all nominations to Carole Cunningham, Events Manager 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, Events Manager 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.
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Business Excellence Award
Razor Contract Manufacturing
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Emerging Enterprise Award
ProcedureFlow
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Passion for Change Award
Larry Hachey - Canlease Inc.
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Chair's Award
TD Commercial Banking
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Community Impact Award
Diana Alexander - Sculpture Saint John
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Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
Elias Management Group
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Young Entrepreneur Award
Palmer Dennison - Palmer Events
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Business Strength & Resilience Award
Lisa Hovey, Bill Gray, and Cindy Gray - The Zesty Lemon
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Community "Support Local" Award
Acadia Broadcasting
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Excellence In Collaboration Award
Heather Acker - ConnexionWorks
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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
John Jarvis, Grand Bay Home Hardware Tim Cochran, Cochrans Country Market, Sean Fillmore, On the Vine
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Outstanding Efforts & Initiative Award
Nancy Tissington, Liam Freill & Andre Robichaud
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Big Heart Award
Canaport LNG
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Chairs Award
Area 506
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Emerging Enterprise Award
Saint John Tool Library
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Business Excellence Award
Thandi
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Developer Award
Cooke Aquaculture
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Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
Duke Creative Collective Inc.
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Big Heart Award
Acadia Broadcasting (CHSJ/The Wave)
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Chair's Award
Key Industries
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Developer Award
Historica Developments
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Entrepreneurial Achievement
Taste of Egypt
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Business Excellence
Homestar Inc.
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Developer Award
Social Enterprise Hub
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Emerging Enterprise
Millennia Tea Inc.
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Passion for Change
Andre Robichaud & Liam Freill
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Young Entrepreneur Award
Justin Barry
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Business Excellence
MCL Construction Limited
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Emerging Enterprise
Breakout Saint John
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Passion for Change
Mike & Vanessa Duncan
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Chairs Award
New Brunswick Museum
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Entreprenurial Achievement
River & Trail Outdoor Co.
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Youn Entrepreneur Award
Job Burns - Busy Day Chef
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Big Heart Award
P.R.O. Kids
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Chair's Award
Bird Construction
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Entrepreneurial Achievement
Taylor's Landscaping
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Passion for Change Award
ConnexionWorks
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Business Excellence
Black's Transfer Ltd.
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Emerging Enterprise
Downsizing Diva
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Entrepreneurial Achievement
Human Performance Centre
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Young Entrepreneur
Kate Thompson
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Big Heart
Imperial Theatre
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Chairs Award
Jim Quinn & Port of Saint John
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Entrepreneurial Achievement
Ecoheat
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Young Entrepreneur
Harrison Teed (Pristine Life Inc)
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Business Excellence Award
Stantec Consulting Limited
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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
First Steps Housing
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Chair’s Award
YMCA of Greater Saint John
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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
Carole Cunningham
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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
Hemmings House Pictures
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Young Entrepreneur Award
Dave Wolpin (Kredl's/Wolpin Enterprises/Dave's Produce Packs)
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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
Bayview Trucks & Equipment Ltd
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Emerging Enterprise Award
Go-Go Gymnastics
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Young Entrepreneur Award
Keith Brideau (Historica)
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Big Heart Award
Saint John Kiwanis Club
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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
Key Industries
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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
New North Media
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President’s Award
Pat Darrah
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Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
Maritime Aqua Service
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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
Baxter Foods
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President’s Award
Malcolm Somerville
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Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
Aquila Tours
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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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