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            • SSMCOC Business Award recipients Feb 29 2020

            • In an effort to recognize the valuable contributions businesses make to the economy of Sault Ste. Marie, the Chamber of Commerce initiated its awards program. These awards are designed to recognize businesses and individuals who have made or are still making contributions, which enhance our business community.

              In 2023, the Chamber's Outstanding Business Achievement Awards became one of several SSMCOC events rebranded with its ‘Difference Makers’ label. For the Chamber, a ‘Difference Maker’ is a Chamber member, organization, or person, who accomplishes extraordinary things by creating positive change in our community and in the lives of others. They are people who have leadership roles in work, business, family, and community, creating networks of like-minded people everywhere and anywhere. They are organizations that embrace the broader purpose of creating positive change through determination, leadership, teamwork, inspiration, courage, excellence, integrity, generosity, and compassion.

              Meet our 2022 Difference Makers (presented March 25th, 2023)...

               

              Click on the video link to watch our March 25th, 2023
              Outstanding Business Achievement Awards: The Difference Makers

               

              View the Red Carpet slide show from our March 25th, 2023 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards gala, presented by Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
               
              Red Carpet sponsored by sootoday.com. Click HERE.

               

            • Business of the Year Award Business of the Year Award

               
              (previously, Entrepreneur / Business of the Year Award)
              The Business of the Year Award recognizes a business that have distinguished themselves by fostering growth, innovation, marketing strategy and consumer service excellence in their sectors.
              Recipients:
              1993 - Algoma Physical Rehabilitation Clinic
              1994 - H.R.Lash Ltd.
              1995 - Good Old Dad Food Products
              1996 - The Trading Post
              1997 - M & M Meat Shops
              1998 - Gino Sartor – Sar-Gin Developments (Sault) Ltd.
              1999 - Splashback…Division of Wendy M. Harrison Entertainment Co. Inc.
              2000 - Matt Lawless – Canadian Tire Store
              2001 - Steve & Kelly Rome - Rome's Independent Grocer
              2002 - Dan Castellani – Ricardo's Big Slice Pizza
              2003 - Jeff Elgie/Lou Derrer - Lucidia Studios
              2004 - ASCU Community Credit Union Ltd.
              2005 - Brian Tremblay - Brian Tremblay Photography
              2006 - Andre Riopel - Back in Motion
              2007 - Achieve Fitness For Women
              2008 - DOI - Dumanski Office Interiors
              2009 - ATS
              2010 - The Voyageurs' Lodge & Cookhouse
              2011 - FuzedNotions
              2012 - Dr. Kent Floreani - Floreani O'Toole Orthodontists
              2013 - Soo Mill
              2014 - Savoy's Jewellers
              2015 - Superior Auto Group
              2016 Micro Enterprise (1 to 4 employees) - Jeronamo Solutions
              2016 Small Business (5 to 99 employees) - Community First, A Division of Your Neighborhood Credit Union Limited
              2016 Medium to Large Business (100+ employees) - The Ontario Finnish Resthome Association
              2017 (up to 9 employees) - OC Hair, Bath and Body Inc.
              2017 (10 to 25 employees) - Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation
              2017 (26 plus employees) - TULLOCH Engineering.
              2018 (up to 9 employees) - Northstar Consulting Inc.
              2018 (10 to 25 employees) - Rico's / Good Old Dad Foods
              2018 (26 plus employees) - JD Aero
              2019 (up to 9 employees) - Krown Rust Control Sault Ste. Marie.
              2019 (10 to 25 employees) - Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club
              2019 (26 plus employees) - McDougall Energy Inc.
              2020 (up to 9 employees) - Hogan's Homestead
              2020 (10 to 25 employees) - Cavera Inc
              2020 (26 plus employees) - S. & T. Group
              2021 (up to 9 employees) - Health & Safety professionals Inc.
              2021 (10 to 25 employees) - NORPRO Environmental, A N1 Solutions Company
              2021 (26 plus employees) - Village Media
              2022 (up to 50 employees) - Algoma Technologie Solutions - ATS
              2022 (50 plus employees) - ARAUCO North America SSM Operations

              Downtown Business of the Year Award Downtown Business of the Year Award


              The Downtown Business of the Year Award, in support of the City of Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Strategy as well as the strategic plan of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, recognizes a business that is invested in the downtown business community and contributes to downtown Sault Ste. Marie. This award honors their commitment to running a business in the heart of our city and their role in creating a vibrant downtown.
               
              Recipients:
              2017 - Stone’s Office Supply Ltd.
              2018 - SK Group
              2019 - City Meat Market
              2020 - Queenstown I.D.A Drug Mart & General Store
              2021 - Paint & Decor Concepts
              2022 - Fit Bodies. Fit Minds.

              Indigenous Business of the Year Award Indigenous Business of the Year Award


              The Indigenous Business of the Year Award recognizes a business which is operating, or being managed, with a minimum of 51% ownership by an Indigenous person or group. To be considered, the business has distinguished itself by fostering growth, innovation, marketing strategy and consumer excellence, while showing leadership and dedication to the preservation of culture, values and identity.
               
              Recipients:
              2017 - Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services
              2018 - Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services
              2019 - Garden River First Nation (GRFN) Bingo Enterprises
              2020 - Gencity Consulting
              2021 - Missanabie Cree Business Corporation
              2022 - PLATO

              Community Non Profit Business of the Year Award Community Non Profit Business of the Year Award


              The Community Non Profit Business of the Year Award recognizes and rewards excellence and innovation among non-profit organizations resulting in significant social impact within Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma district.
               
              Recipients:
              2017 - Sault Ste. Marie YMCA
              2018 - United Way Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District
              2019 - The Twinkie Foundation
              2020 - Algoma Family Services
              2021 - Sault Ste. Marie YMCA
              2022 - Entomica Insectarium

              Community Investment Award Community Investment Award

               
              (previously the Community First Award)
              The recipients of these awards contribute to the well-being of the community as a whole through initiatives such as sourcing products and/or services locally, retailing or utilizing local products, employment growth and supporting the community through charitable activities.
               
              Recipients:
              2017 (up to 9 employees) - CC Communications
              2017 (10 to 25 employees) - Floreani, O’Toole and Dool Orthodontists
              2017 (26 plus employees) - ARAUCO
              2018 (up to 9 employees) - Downtown Association
              2018 (10 to 25 employees) - Chippewa Trading Post
              2018 (26 plus employees) - Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation
              2019 (up to 9 employees) - CC Communications
              2019 (10 plus employees) - The Ontario Finnish Resthome Association
              2020 (up to 9 employees) - Algoma Conservatory of Music
              2020 (10 to 25 employees) - George Wellington Esquire Club
              2020 (26 plus employees) - Joe Ruscio Professional Corporation
              2021 (up to 25 employees) - Hogan's Homestead
              2021 (26 plus employees) - PUC Services Inc.
              2022 (up to 50 employees) - Entomica Insectarium
              2022 (50 plus employees) - McDougall Energy Inc.
               

              Customer First Award Customer First Award


              (Previously, Customer Service Award)
              The Customer First Award recognizes an individual or Business who continuously raises customer service to new standards of excellence and is a role model for others in customer service.
               
              Recipients:
              1993 - Stone’s Office Supply Ltd.
              1994 - Aladdin Carpet Cleaning
              1995 - Show Stoppers Rental Centre
              1996 - M & M Meat Shops
              1997 - CAPCO Landscaping
              1998 - Dr. Kent Floreani Orthodontist
              1999 - Superior Travel Centre
              2000 - Verne's Hardware
              2001 - Sault Ste. Marie Duty Free Store
              2002 - Lamon's Printing
              2003 - Canadian Tire
              2004 - Holiday Inn Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront
              2005 - Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
              2006 - McClelland-Johnstone Ltd.
              2007 - Downtown Association
              2008 - Johnson's R.V.
              2009 - Soo Mill Buildall
              2010 - Brian Tremblay Photography
              2011 - Savoy's Jewellers
              2012 - WINMAR Sault Ste. Marie
              2013 - Stork + Bundle
              2014 - Tamarack Health Foods & Gifts
              2015 - Employment Solutions
              2016 Business or Agency - The Voyageurs’ Lodge and Cookhouse
              2016 Individual - Josh Ingram of the Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Association
              2017 Business, Non-Profit or Agency - Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre
              2017 Individual - Marlene Hemy of The Water Tower Inn
              2018 Business, Non-Profit or Agency - The Downtown Association
              2018 Individual - Nick Collins of Wardlaw Heating & Cooling Ltd.
              2019 Business, Non-Profit or Agency - Sault Ste. Marie KOA Holiday
              2019 Individual - Angie DiGasparro of TD Canada Trust
              2020 Business, Non-Profit or Agency - Health & Safety Professionals Inc.
              2020 Individual - Stephen Dufour of Bell Media Inc. – CTV Sault Ste. Marie
              2021 Business, Non-Profit or Agency - Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel
              2021 Individual - Meghan Brazil of Great Lakes Honda
              2022 Business, Non-Profit or Agency - Hogan's Homestead
              2022 Individual - Ken Currie of Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel 
               

              ATHENA Leadership Award ATHENA Leadership Award


              This award, introduced in 2000, celebrates the potential of women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The ATHENA Leadership Award honours individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment….women and men who excel in their chosen field have devoted time and energy to their community in meaningful ways and who also open paths so that others may follow. ATHENA recipients must meet each of these three specific criteria. They must a) Assist women in reaching their full potential, b) Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession and c) provide valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.
              Recipients:
              2000 - Diane Marshall
              2001 - Rosemary O'Connor
              2002 - Carmela Novello
              2003 - Candy Mitchell
              2004 - Ella-Jean Richter
              2005 - Antoinette Blunt
              2006 - Mary Ellen Szadkowski
              2007 - Jody Rebek-DiCerbo
              2008 - Katherine G. MacRae
              2009 - Marnie Stone
              2010 - Mary E. Pascuzzi
              2011 - Dawna Kinnunen
              2012 - Donna Hilsinger
              2013 - Mayor Debbie Amaroso
              2014 - Doris Anne Ray
              2015 - Susan Milne
              2016 - Linda Ryan
              2017 - Monica Dale
              2018 - Karen Bird
              2019 - La-Na Fragomeni
              2020 - Asima Vezina
              2021 - Marilyn King
              2022 - Jane Omollo

              Safe Work, Sound Business Award Safe Work, Sound Business Award


              The Safe Work, Sound Business Award recognizes a business that uses a safe work management system, participates in workplace and / or community injury prevention programs and has exceptionally good injury frequency and injury severity performance.
               
              Recipients:
              2001 - G P Flakeboard Company
              2002 - McDougall Fuels
              2003 - PUC Services Inc.
              2004 - Boniferro Mill Works Inc.
              2005 - Algoma Health Unit
              2007 - Paul Davis Systems Sault Ste. Marie
              2008 - Lyons TIM-BR Mart
              2009 - Soo Foundry & Machine, Ltd.
              2010 - Soo Mill & Lumber Co.
              2011 - S & T Group
              2012 - TopLine Electric and Plumbing
              2013 - Palmer Construction Group
              2014 - The City of Sault Ste. Marie
              2015 - Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
              2016 - Algoma Power Inc.
              2017 - Wardlaw Heating & Cooling
              2018 - PUC Services Inc.
              2019 - Algoma Power Inc.
              2020 - SalDan Construction Group
              2021 - Classic Neon & Sign Inc.
              2022 - Health & Safety Professionals Inc.

              Employer of the Year Award Employer of the Year Award


              (Previously, Employer of Choice Award)
              The Employer of Choice Award recognizes an employer who has created cultures and communities, through every aspect of their business.
               
              Recipients:
              2010 - Sault College
              2011 - Northern Credit Union
              2013 - Flakeboard Company Ltd.
              2014 - Shaw Communications
              2015 - Christie's RV
              2016 - Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
              2017 - Pinchin Ltd.
              2018 - Superior Chrysler
              2019 - Sault College
              2020 - Wardlaw Heating & Cooling Inc.
              2021 - Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation
              2022 - Tulloch Engineering

              Diversity Award Diversity Award


              The Diversity Award recognizes a business or organization that embraces, celebrates and applies holistic inclusion and participation of a diverse people making the workplace a better environment in which to work, and the community a better place in which to live, work and raise a family.
               
              Recipients:
              2011 - Sault Youth Association
              2012 - Sault Community Career Centre
              2013 - Sault College
              2014 - Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front
              2015 - The NORDIK Institute
              2016 - Sault Ste. Marie YMCA
              2017 - Sault College
              2018 - Algoma University
              2019 - Georgina Foods - McDonald's
              2020 - Sault College
              2021 - Habitat For Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area
              2022 - Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation

              Leader in Accessibility Award Leader in Accessibility Award


              The Leader in Accessibility Award recognizes an organization that shows leadership in integrating and providing accessible and barrier-free working conditions for employees and accessibility in customer service. This business or organization values the contributions of persons with disabilities, promotes the development of an inclusive workplace culture and is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
               
              Recipients:
              2017 - Sault Ste. Marie YMCA
              2018 - Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation
              2019 - Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
              2020 - YesYouCan Employment
              2021 - Sault College
              2022 - Hiawatha Highlands

              Innovation Award Innovation Award


              The Innovation Award recognizes a business that has successfully incorporated a new idea, device or method or has utilized the application of better solutions to meet new requirements, internal needs or market needs.
               
              Recipients:
              2017 - The International Bridge Administration
              2018 - Insightworks Training and Technology
              2019 - Village Media
              2020 - OC Beauty / Iso-San Medical
              2021 - Tenaris Algoma Tubes Inc.
              2022 - The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

              Beyond Sault Ste. Marie Award Beyond Sault Ste. Marie Award

               
              (Previously the Beyond Borders Award)
              The Beyond Sault Ste. Marie Awards recognize businesses in any industry, for excellence in the development of export markets for their products or services, through implementing a new export strategy, within the last three years, that has positively affected its bottom line. Beyond Borders considers businesses that have succeeded in expanding outside of SSM as well as exporting goods and service. The Chamber presents two Beyond Borders Awards based on business size.
               
              Recipients:
              2017 - Tourism Sault Ste. Marie
              2018 (1 to 49 employees) - Soo Foundry & Machine (1980) Limited
              2018 (50+ employees) - McDougall Energy Inc.
              2019 - Village Media
              2020 (1 to 49 employees) - Sylvan Automation Ltd.
              2020 (50+ employees) - Algoma University
              2021 (1 to 49 employees) - 180 Sisterhood Productions
              2021 (50+ employees) - McDougall Energy Inc.
              2022 - Algoma Technology Solutions - ATS

              Indigenous Professional of the Year Award Indigenous Professional of the Year Award

               
              The Indigenous Professional of the Year Award is presented to a person who has made an impact in the Indigenous, Metis and Sault Ste. Marie communities and in so doing so, serves as an inspiration to us all. 
               
              Recipients:
              2019 - Mitch Case of Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig
              2020 - Barbara Nolan, Sault College Elder-in-Residence / Cultural Advisor & Indigenous Student Counsellor
              2021 - Jonathan Boyer-Nolan of Nogdawindamin Family & Community Services
              2022 - Teddy Syrette (Ozhawa Anung Kwe) of 2Spirit Anishnabe Storytelling & Advocacy

              Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award


              (previously, Young Entrepreneur / Business of the Year Award)
              The Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award is presented to a young entrepreneur (aged 18- 39) that demonstrates an innovative / creative approach to creating, marketing and promoting his / her business in addition to maintaining a positive public image and contributing to community activities.
               
              Recipients:
              2012 - Jeannette's Custom Cakes
              2013 - Stork + Bundle
              2014 - Northern Dental Care
              2015 - Superior Nissan
              2016 - Christina Trevisan and Kaitlin Pelletier of Elite Dance Force
              2017 - Kristina Koprash of KRUSH
              2018 - Jane McGoldrick of J.Caroline's
              2019 - Erica Hogan of Hogan's Homestead
              2020 - Tony Cavaliere of Kapptive Studios
              2021 - Joseph Greco of I.D.A Drug Marts / Orano Ltd.
              2022 - Shawna Mornix of Kickstart Mental Health

              Rising Star New Business Award Rising Star New Business Award

               
              This award recognizes a business that has been in operation for no less than 1 year and no more than 3 years and has demonstrated strong potential by way of growth, innovation, and leadership. Additionally, the business has demonstrated a culture of risk-taking and trailblazing and has positioned itself to achieve similar successes in the future through new or innovative product or service, quality of merchandise/ customer service, job creation, growth potential, and market served.
               
              Recipients:
              2017 - Paint Nite Sault Ste. Marie
              2018 - Trimount Construction Group Inc.
              2019 - InSPAration Float Centre
              2020 - Kapptive Studio
              2021 - Rolling Pictures
              2022 - Thrive Tours

              Social Purpose and Environmental, Social, And Governance (ESG) Award Social Purpose and Environmental, Social, And Governance (ESG) Award

              This award recognizes an organization that has taken actionable, overt steps to be part of the solution to complex societal issues. By embracing the principles of environmental, social, and governance (ESG), they set criteria used to evaluate their organization’s commitment to sustainable operations by measuring environmental impact and mitigating future environmental risks. They recognize that outcomes impact stakeholders such as employees, customers, suppliers, and the local community; and they demonstrate the principles of governance by preventing conflicts of interest, operating in good faith, and demonstrating transparency among their employees and stakeholders.
               
              Recipients:
              2022 - Algoma Power Inc.

              Economic Impact Award Economic Impact Award

              The Economic Impact Awards recognize and honour an individual and a company / stakeholder Chamber member that have made significant contributions to the economic vitality of Sault Ste. Marie in terms of capital investment, job creation and facility expansion.
               
              Recipients:
              2022 Business or Organization - Algoma Steel Inc
              2022 Individual - Dr. Ron Common

              Paul Dalseg Community Achievement Award Paul Dalseg Community Achievement Award


              The Paul Dalseg Award recognizes a businessperson in Sault Ste. Marie who has demonstrated exemplary interest in the community, and in so doing, has made a major, outstanding and unique achievement or contribution to the life of the community.  It is intended to recognize the leadership and community-mindedness of businessmen and women. Initiated in 1991, it is appropriate that this unique award be dedicated to Paul Dalseg, who while operating one of the city's most successful retail and service operations, was also an outstanding example of a businessperson's dedication to their community.
               
              Recipients:
              1991 - George Shunock
              1992 - Frank Sarlo
              1993 - Ian, Lynn & Simpson Hollingsworth
              1996 - Rosemary O’Connor
              1997 - Don Watson
              1998 - Peter Vaudry
              1999 - Ken Lajambe
              2000 - Russ Ramsay
              2001 - Mike McEwen
              2002 - Jack Purvis
              2003 - Gerald Nori
              2004 - Dr. Celia Ross
              2005 - Vic Fremlin
              2006 - Don Mitchell
              2007 - Dr. David Walde
              2008 - John Hollingsworth
              2009 - Jim Hilsinger
              2010 - John Rowswell
              2011 - Bill Durnford
              2012 - Jim McAuley
              2013 - Ella-Jean Richter
              2014 - Joe Ruscio
              2015 - Donna Hilsinger
              2016 - Dr. Ron Common
              2017 - La-Na Fragomeni
              2018 - John Febbraro
              2019 - Sandra Hollingsworth
              2021 - Rod Goodall
              2022 - Joseph Greco

              Skipper Manzzutti Award for Business Achievement Skipper Manzzutti Award for Business Achievement


              Named after one of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce's dedicated past presidents, Captain Feliciano "Skipper" Manzzutti, this award  recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding business achievement within the past year, or number of years. Like the award's name-sake, the recipient of this award has set a high standard for exemplary entrepreneurial and community minded achievement.
               
              Recipients:
              1985 - Dan Alexander
              1986 - George Masters
              1987 - J. J. Hilsinger
              1988 - Howard Tishman
              1989 - Wayne Prouse
              1990 - Frank Lajambe
              1991 - Frank Prouse
              1992 - Sam Biasucci
              1993 - Frank Palumbo
              1994 - Tony Ruscio
              1995 - Doug Sykes
              1996 - Brian & Debbie Brooks
              1997 - Vic Fremlin
              1998 - Ben Pino
              1999 - Alan Jones
              2000 - Jim Fitzpatrick
              2001 - Richard & Rodger Rosset
              2002 - Rob Cohen
              2003 - Jim Boniferro
              2004 - Denis Turcotte
              2005 - Kelly & Steve Rome
              2006 - Jack Purvis
              2007 - Darren McDougall - McDougall Fuels
              2008 - Gary Dumanski - DOI
              2009 - John Martella - Green Circle Environmental Recycling Inc.
              2010 - David Beaumont
              2011 - Tony Porco - SIS Group
              2012 - Dr. Kent Floreani and Francine Floreani
              2013 - Northern Credit Union
              2014 - Andrew Sarlo and Dennis Tatasciore
              2016 - Joe Ruscio
              2017 - Sherry Berlinghoff
              2018 - Jason Naccarato
              2019 - Don Mitchell
              2021 - Marnie Stone
              2022 - Terry Rainone

              Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award


              As a volunteer-based organization, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce depends on individuals who are willing to donate their time to special projects, events or programs they believe will benefit the business community as a whole. Initiated in 1985, the Volunteer of the Year Award was designed to recognize an individual whose time, commitment and contribution to the Chamber over the years, or during the past year, has been outstanding.
               
              Recipients:
              1985 - Darlene Parr
              1985 - Joanne Fleming
              1985 - Wayne Prouse
              1986 - Don & Judy Carrie
              1986 - Barry Magill
              1987 - Maureen Acheson
              1987 - Andy Mantha
              1987 - Bill Curtis
              1987 - Hugh MacDonald
              1987 - Jack Boushear
              1988 - John Wilson
              1988 - Ron Pihlaja
              1988 - SSM Ambassador Corps
              1989 - Maureen Topp
              1989 - John Offidani
              1991 - Maryon Young
              1992 - Ken Lajambe
              1993 - Art Taylor
              1993 - Bonnie Loubert Brown
              1994 - Kevin Dane
              1994 – Brian Irwin
              1994 - Suzanne Thompson
              1995 - Michael O’Connor
              1996 - Rod Goodall
              1997 - John Massa
              1998 - Richard Ciotti
              1999 - Tom Kowaleski
              2000 - Susan Tagliabracci
              2001 - Gary Myers
              2002 - George Johnstone
              2003 - David Cook
              2004 - Paul R. Hawn
              2005 - Aldo Greco
              2006 - Ben Pascuzzi
              2007 - SSM Ambassador Corps
              2008 - Jeff McWhinney
              2009 - Bill Shepherd
              2010 - Wayne Brunsch
              2011 - Mary Lynn Riberdy
              2012 - Penny Perrier
              2013 - Ron Spadoni
              2014 - Mark Hebert
              2015 - Phil Becker
              2016 - The Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Corps
              2017 - Barry Nanne
              2018 - Carlo Spadafora
              2019 - Derek Jackson
              2021 - The Algoma Vaccination Support Council

              President’s Award President’s Award


              The President’s Award recognizes someone who makes an exceptional effort, going above and beyond the call of duty, in any area of business and community development.  This recipient of this award is selected by selected by the Chamber’s Past President.
               
              Recipients:
              1985 - Fred Goodine
              1987 - Barry Magill
              1989 - Les Weeks
              1990 - Hellin Saarinen
              1991 - Michael Elgie
              1992 - Barry Magill
              1993 - Terry Rainone
              1993 - Gerry Hambleton
              1994 - David Cook
              1996 - Bonnie Loubert Brown
              1997 - Art Taylor
              1998 - SSM Ambassador Corps
              1999 - Chamber Staff
              2000 - Mike Barker
              2001 - Don Mitchell
              2002 - Tom Dodds
              2003 - Gino Cavallo
              2004 - Robert Worth
              2005 - Gene Nori
              2006 - Bill Therriault
              2007 - Jim McAuley
              2009 - Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Corps
              2010 - Bill Shepherd
              2011 - Dr. Ron Common / Dr. Richard Myers
              2012 - Ted Brooks
              2013 - Jeff Elgie
              2014 - Justus Veldman
              2016 - David Orazietti
              2017 - Darrell Boissoneau
              2019 - Asima Vezina
              2021 - Chris Cooper
              2022 - Erica and Spencer Hogan

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              Retired Awards

            • Business Development Award Business Development Award


              The Business Development Award is presented to a business, which demonstrates or contributes towards job creation and general growth within the community.

              Recipients:

              1993 - Brooks Marketing
              1994 - Healthwares Medical Centre
              1995 - Maple Leaf Home Centre
              1996 - MicroAge Computers
              1997 - New North Greenhouses
              1998 - Main Filter & Supply/Filtrec North America
              1999 - Hi-Tec Security And Investigations
              2000 - SSM Online Inc.
              2001 - Lyons TIM-BR Mart
              2002 - Algoma Insurance
              2003 - Algoma Tubes Inc.
              2004 - McDougall Fuels Ltd.
              2005 - Eazy Express Inc.
              2006 - The Steamy Bean Coffee Co. Ltd.
              2007 - Island Springs Golf Resort
              2008 - Northside Toyota
              2009 - Soo Foundry & Machine, Ltd.
              2010 - Wacky Wings Eatery and Beverage Co.
              2011 - Treetop Adventures
              2012 - Porter Airlines
              2013 - SK Group
              2014 - NORPRO Company
              2015 - Cavera Inc.

              Service Sector Award Service Sector Award


              This award is presented to a government department or non-profit organization, which has demonstrated a willingness to go beyond the normal call of duty in assisting businesses in their dealings with that government department or organization.

              Recipients:

              1993 - Brian Irwin
              1994 - Queenstown Association
              1995 - Don Redmond
              1996 - Alexander Henry Co-op Placement Program
              1997 - Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association
              1998 - Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
              1999 - Public Works &Transportation, Landfill Operations
              2000 - Sault Ste. Marie Transit
              2001 - Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department
              2002 - Canada Post Corporation
              2003 - Ministry of Northern Development & Mines
              2004 - John Howard Society of SSM & District
              2005 - Lung Association
              2006 - Destiny Sault Ste. Marie
              2007 - Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie & District
              2008 - Business Development Bank of Canada

              Environment Awards Environment Awards


              The Environment Awards honour businesses that have made a difference in making our environment better, whether it is through reduction of pollution or waste, energy efficiency, new environmental or energy technology applications, best practices, or introducing an innovative program that reduces waste in our city. There were previously two categories for these awards; the first, for businesses with over 50 employees, the second, for businesses with under 50 employees. Beginning in 2008 only one award was presented.

              Recipients:

              Over 50 Employee Category
              1996 - Wardlaw Fuels
              1997 - White Pines Environmental Club
              1998 - ASCU Community Credit Union & Algoma Central Corp.
              1999 - St. Marys Paper Ltd.
              2000 - G-P Flakeboard Company
              2001 - Great Lakes Power Ltd.
              2002 - SSM Special Household Waste Depot
              2003 - Algoma District School Board
              2004 - Great Lakes Forestry Centre
              2005 - Ontario Forest Research Institute
              2006 - PUC Services Inc.
              2007 - Community Living Algoma
              Under 50 Employee Category
              1996 - Clean North/Naturally Green
              1997 - Sault SCUBA Centre
              1999 - Meakin Forest Enterprises Ltd.
              2000 - Lemieux Haul-Away & Composting
              2001 - And-Son Contracting/Waste Knot
              2002 - Clergue Forest Management
              2003 - Prescription Centre
              2004 - Upper Lakes Environmental Research Network (U.L.E.R.N.)
              2005 - Sault Ste. Marie Disposal
              2006 - Andre Riopel - Back in Motion
              2007 - Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area
              2008 and afterward
              2008 - Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology
              2009 - Essar Steel Algoma Inc.
              2010 - ergo office plus
              2011 - OLG Casino Sault Ste Marie
              2012 - Walmart
              2013 - WINMAR Sault Ste. Marie
              2014 - Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre
              2015 - The City Of Sault Ste. Marie

              Community Capacity Building Award Community Capacity Building Award


              This award, introduced in 2001 was presented annually to an organization that has demonstrated an exceptional ability to compete globally through innovation, telecommunications or trade.

              Recipients:

              2001 - J.F. Fitzpatrick Industries Inc.
              2002 - U.L.E.R.N. (Upper Lakes Environmental Research Network)
              2003 - North Shore Industrial Wheel Manufacturing
              2004 - G-P Flakeboard Company
              2005 - Lucidia Studios
              2006 - Manna International Inc.
              2007 - Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre
              2008 - Forest BioProducts Inc.

              Marketing Award Marketing Award


              The Marketing Award recognizes a business, which demonstrates a superior and novel marketing strategy to attract new business and retain repeat business through the creative use of resources.

              Recipients:

              1993 - Christie Camper Sales
              1994 - Algoma Furniture
              1995 - David Ellis Architect
              1996 - Mio’s Furniture Fashions
              1997 - Searchmont Resort
              1998 - Errington’s Wilderness Islands
              1999 - Experience North Adventures
              2000 - Brian Tremblay Photography
              2001 - Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
              2002 - Upstairs At Romes
              2003 - Algoma's Water Tower Inn
              2004 - Algoma University College
              2005 - Loplops Lounge
              2006 - Sault Area Hospital Foundation
              2007 - Achieve Fitness For Women
              2008 - Downtown Association
              2009 - City Meat Market
              2011 - Paesano's Prepared Foods
              2012 - The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
              2013 - Cavera Inc.
              2014 - Sault College
              2016 Micro Enterprise (1 to 4 employees) - The Algoma Arts Festival Association
              2016 Small Business (5 to 99 employees) - Community First, A Division of Your Neighborhood Credit Union Limited
              2016 Medium to Large Business (100+ employees) - The Ontario Finnish Resthome Association

              STRIVE YPG Young Professional Award STRIVE YPG Young Professional Award


              The STRIVE YPG Young Professional Award recognizes an exceptional young man or woman (aged 19 to 40) who successfully demonstrates excellence in their field in addition to maintaining a positive contribution and commitment to the Sault Ste. Marie community.

              Recipients:

              2013 - Stephanie Pagnucco
              2014 - Madison Zuppa
              2015 - Giordan Zin
              2016 - Paul Caputo

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