NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Let’s face it, 2020 was like a failed renovation project, but that doesn’t mean that Timmins should take the success of our businesses for granite. The Chamber is seeking business’ most riveting owners, operators, and galvanizing leaders as nominations are now open for the 2021 Nova Business Excellence Awards.
To be held virtually on Thursday, May 13, the Nova Awards are the region’s largest celebration of entrepreneurial achievement and help to recognize the best of Timmins business across 15 categories. This year’s event will feature the theme of “Nova 2021 – Building Business” to help showcase all the many ways that Timmins’ entrepreneurs continue to remain above cupboard, hinging on the successes of their crews and their partnerships, according to Chamber President Melanie Verreault.
“Many of Timmins’ business leaders are community builders, bridging gaps and hammering out key investments that grow our economy. This award show is a fantastic way to recognize their commitment, creativity, capabilities, and achievements in their fields,” said Verreault.
“Each year, the Nova Awards encourages our business leaders to raise and not raze, build and not bludgeon, and provide constructive ways to support and celebrate one another, so if you know a business owner who really nailed it this year, be sure to nominate them. From molding a vision to breaking the mold, even the best can’t be celebrated unless they’re nominated.”
Nominees are now being accepted for the following awards:
- BMT Insurance & Financial Services Business Contribution to the Community Award (1-5 Employees)
- The Venture Centre Business Contribution to the Community Award (6-10 Employees)
- NorthernTel Business Contribution to the Community Award (11+ Employees)
- FNETB Best Place to Work Award
- Newmont Porcupine Young Leader Award
- RBC Marketing Award
- National Bank Innovation Award
- Northern College Service Excellence Award
- Caisse Alliance New Business Award (Under 2 Years)
- TD Bank Group Business of the Year Award (1-5 Employees)
- Scotiabank Business of the Year Award (6-10 Employees)
- Kidd Operations Business of the Year Award (11+ Employees)
- De Beers Canada Indigenous Partnership Award
- City of Timmins Non-Profit Organization Award
- OPG Lifetime Business Achievement Award
“The Nova Awards are one of the Chamber’s signature events. Last year saw this first virtual iteration, with people from across the region viewing from the safety of their homes. Now in its 19th year, the 2021 event promises to put on quite the celebration as it upholds its reputation as a spectacular new way to amplify business success in Timmins,” said Verreault.
“From our small-project builders to even our biggest groundbreakers, our businesses deserve to be recognized for the countless ways they help to make Timmins a great place to work, live and play. Nominations can be submitted online, so if you know a Nova-worthy business, give them a nomination, you know the drill.”
Nomination packages are available online by visiting www.timminschamber.on.ca and will be accepted until Jan. 29, 2021. Finalists will be notified on March 2.
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