Niagara Business Achievement Awards
Past Finalists & Recipients
Awarded annually since 2004, the Niagara Business Achievement Awards celebrate success across the region.
2004 Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Business Leader of the Year | George Darte Funeral Homes | George Darte | Recipient |
| 2004 | Community Partnership: 50 or fewer Employees | Landon Morgan | Recipient | |
| 2004 | Community Partnership: 51 or more Employees | Brock University | Recipient | |
| 2004 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | RegattaSport | Recipient | |
| 2004 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Beatties Basics | Recipient | |
| 2004 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Napier Enterprises | Recipient | |
| 2004 | Outstanding New Business | Niagara Inflatables & Games Inc. | Recipient | |
| 2004 | Young Entrepreneur | Just Junk | Mike Thorne | Recipient |
2005 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Business Leader of the Year | Meridian Credit Union | Sean Jackson | Recipient |
| 2005 | Business Leader of the Year | Barbara Morris, Century 21 | Barbara Morris | Finalist |
| 2005 | Business Leader of the Year | Brock University | David Atkinson | Finalist |
| 2005 | Business Leader of the Year | Credit Bureau Services | Jan Cook | Finalist |
| 2005 | Business Leader of the Year | Niagara College | Neil Chartrand | Finalist |
| 2005 | Business Leader of the Year | Pinder's Lock & Security | Greg Pinder | Finalist |
| 2005 | Community Partnership | Glen-Merritt Collision | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Community Partnership | Niagara Aerial Productions | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Community Partnership | Niagara College | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Community Partnership | Omni Media | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Community Partnership | Standard Radio | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Community Partnership: 50 or fewer Employees | Joey's Only Seafood Restaurants | Recipient | |
| 2005 | Community Partnership: 51 or more Employees | The Standard | Recipient | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | Alzheimer Society of Niagara | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | BODA reLEAF Consulting | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | Four Points Suites | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | Illusions Media Group | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | Just Junk | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | Life Beat Niagara | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | Loud Advertising | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | Martindale Kennels & Grooming | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | Meridian Credit Union | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | Niagara Health Systems | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | Ricochet Pure Water | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | St. Catharines Place Retirement | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | The Party Shoppe | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business | TVN Niagara | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Glen-Merritt Collision | Recipient | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Silicon Knights | Recipient | |
| 2005 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Port Dalhousie Pier Marina | Recipient | |
| 2005 | New Business | Business Link Niagara | Finalist | |
| 2005 | New Business | Intelligent Workspaces & Interiors | Finalist | |
| 2005 | New Business | St. Catharines Motorcycle Centre | Finalist | |
| 2005 | New Business | Street Seen Media/KGR Marketing | Finalist | |
| 2005 | New Business | Wipertex Industrial Rags Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2005 | Outstanding New Business | Just Junk | Recipient | |
| 2005 | Young Entrepreneur | Wipertex Industrial Rags Inc. | Sallah Hamdani | Recipient |
| 2005 | Young Entrepreneur | Business Link Niagara | Adam Shields | Finalist |
2006 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Business Leader of the Year | Nino Donatelli, Developer | Nino Dontelli | Recipient |
| 2006 | Business Leader of the Year | Manor Cleanors | Gino Marchionda | Finalist |
| 2006 | Community Partnership: 50 or fewer Employees | Glen-Merritt Collision | Recipient | |
| 2006 | Community Partnership: 50 or fewer Employees | Oxford Learning Centre | Finalist | |
| 2006 | Community Partnership: 50 or fewer Employees | Peter Brown Financial | Finalist | |
| 2006 | Community Partnership: 51 or more Employees | Rankin Construction | Recipient | |
| 2006 | Community Partnership: 51 or more Employees | Kiwanis/ECCDC | Finalist | |
| 2006 | Community Partnership: 51 or more Employees | Meridian Credit Union | Finalist | |
| 2006 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Cave Spring Cellars | Recipient | |
| 2006 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Convergent Telecom | Finalist | |
| 2006 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | In2itive Group | Finalist | |
| 2006 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Tangarine Concepts | Finalist | |
| 2006 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | NuComm International | Recipient | |
| 2006 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Calhoun Sportswear | Finalist | |
| 2006 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Walker Industries | Finalist | |
| 2006 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Napier Enterprises | Recipient | |
| 2006 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Barbara Morris, Century 21 | Barbara Morris | Finalist |
| 2006 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Pow Wow New World Grill | Finalist | |
| 2006 | New Business | Asrai | Finalist | |
| 2006 | New Business | Cartridge World | Finalist | |
| 2006 | Outstanding New Business | Olson Food & Bakery | Recipient | |
| 2006 | Young Entrepreneur | Chris Beard Photography | Chris Beard | Recipient |
| 2006 | Young Entrepreneur | Business Link Niagara | Adam Shields | Finalist |
2007 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Builder Hall of Fame | Walker Industries | Recipient | |
| 2007 | Business Person Volunteer of the Year | Verge Insurance Group | Mark Sherk | Recipient |
| 2007 | Business Person Volunteer of the Year | Desjardins Payroll & HR Services | Mary Margaret Murphy | Finalist |
| 2007 | Business Person Volunteer of the Year | Perry's Auto Shop | Perry Carey | Finalist |
| 2007 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Associated Brownfields | Dr. Andy Panko | Recipient |
| 2007 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Boot Shop, The | Larry Morrison | Finalist |
| 2007 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop | Nancy Nigh | Finalist |
| 2007 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Trails End Company Inc. | David & Patty Winninger | Finalist |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Lincoln Fabrics | Harry Akamphuber | Recipient |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | All-Source Heat Treating | Wayne Howard | Finalist |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Draftcon Calamar | Gary Ulias | Finalist |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | InTouch Communications | Tammy Taylor | Finalist |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Abitibi Consolidated | Marc MacDonald | Recipient |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Beatties Basics | Ted Hoxie | Finalist |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | PenFinancial Credit Union | Bob Watson | Finalist |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Stokes Seeds | Wayne Gale | Finalist |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Perry's Auto Shop | Perry Carey | Recipient |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Keefer Mansion Inn | Phil Ritchie | Finalist |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Mouradian Group, The | Ted Mouradian | Finalist |
| 2007 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Primecast Manufacturing | Bill Schwenger | Finalist |
| 2007 | Innovation & Technology Award | Tersano (Canada) Inc. | Steve Hengsperger | Recipient |
| 2007 | Innovation & Technology Award | Niagara Windpower | Mike Fournier | Finalist |
| 2007 | Innovation & Technology Award | Strategem / CME Direct | Robert Ykema | Finalist |
| 2007 | Lifetime Achievement | Fowler Enterprises | Ken Fowler | Recipient |
| 2007 | New Business | Growth Associates | Verne Milot | Finalist |
| 2007 | New Business | Sweet Rage Bakery & YUMporium | Lara Panusa & Lisa Bunting | Finalist |
| 2007 | New Business | Trigger Marketing Works | Larry Anderson | Finalist |
| 2007 | Outstanding New Business | Personal Optical | Rachill Campbell | Recipient |
| 2007 | Young Entrepreneur | Symetric Productions | Joe Jones | Recipient |
| 2007 | Young Entrepreneur | Dairy Queen | Dimitrios Ladas | Finalist |
| 2007 | Young Entrepreneur | Ideal Plubing & Heating | Mark Sanecki | Finalist |
2008 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Builder Hall of Fame | Rankin Construction | Recipient | |
| 2008 | Business Person Volunteer of the Year | Credit Bureau Services | Jan Cook | Recipient |
| 2008 | Eco Action Award | Henry of Pelham Family Estate | Recipient | |
| 2008 | Eco Action Award | Huard Heating & Air | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Eco Action Award | Merit Contractors Niagara | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Performance Cars | Cam Champion & John Mann | Recipient |
| 2008 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Henley Honda | Reni de Verteuil | Finalist |
| 2008 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Tangarine Concepts | Keith Turner | Finalist |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Mother-Ease Cloth Diapers | Recipient | |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Big Red Market | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Lancaster, Brooks & Welch | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Seaway Marine Transport | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Elmwood Kitchens | Recipient | |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Canadian Tire Financial Services | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Cogeco Cable Niagara | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Deloitte | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Professional Carpet Systems | Annette Marchionda | Recipient |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Chimpanzee | Phil Kirwin & Dianne Wright | Finalist |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Pointts | Bruce Scott | Finalist |
| 2008 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | PPS Accounting & Payroll Solutions | Tracey Hrick | Finalist |
| 2008 | Innovation & Technology Award | Shark Marine Technologies | Recipient | |
| 2008 | Innovation & Technology Award | Hotel Dieu Shaver | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Innovation & Technology Award | Strategem / CME Direct | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Lifetime Achievement | Inniskillin Wines | Donald Ziraldo | Recipient |
| 2008 | New Business | Finesse Fabrics & Décor | Michele Auger | Finalist |
| 2008 | New Business | Heatherwood Retirement | Finalist | |
| 2008 | Outstanding New Business | Niagara Ice Dogs | Bill & Denise Burke | Recipient |
| 2008 | Young Entrepreneur | Accelerated Health Systems | Dr. Patrick Maddalena | Recipient |
| 2008 | Young Entrepreneur | BMO Nesbitt Burns | David Mascio | Finalist |
| 2008 | Young Entrepreneur | Casual Catering | Daryl Ferguson | Finalist |
2009 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Builder Hall of Fame | Mountainview Group of Companies Inc. | Recipient | |
| 2009 | Business Person Volunteer of the Year | Community Care St. Catharines - Thorold | Betty-Lou Souter | Recipient |
| 2009 | Eco Action Award | PlanET Biogas Solutions Inc. | Recipient | |
| 2009 | Eco Action Award | Modern Corporation (SOS Organic Services) | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Eco Action Award | VinFirst Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Critelli Fine Furniture | Recipient | |
| 2009 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Elio's Footwear | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Fastek Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Vaxxine Computer Systems | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Duo Temp Niagara Ltd. | Recipient | |
| 2009 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Dumont Security | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Regional Doors & Hardware | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Herman's Building Centres | Recipient | |
| 2009 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | CAA Niagara | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Ridley College | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Computan | Recipient | |
| 2009 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Industrial Encoder Corporation | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Speedpro Imaging | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Lifetime Achievement | Donald Johnston | Recipient | |
| 2009 | Outstanding New Business | Pig Out Ontario Inc. | Recipient | |
| 2009 | Outstanding New Business | Brand Blvd. Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Outstanding New Business | Coffee Culture | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Technology & Innovation | ASI Group | Recipient | |
| 2009 | Technology & Innovation | Champion Moyer Diebel | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Technology & Innovation | Niagara Composites | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Young Professional of the Year | City of St. Catharines | David Oakes, Director of Economic Development | Recipient |
| 2009 | Young Professional of the Year | James Treadwell, Co-Owner of Treadwell Restaurant | Finalist | |
| 2009 | Young Professional of the Year | Mark Saxton, Owner of Elevated Communications | Finalist |
2010 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Builder Hall of Fame | Beatties Basics | Ted Hoxie | Recipient |
| 2010 | Business of the Year | Front Row Sports | Recipient | |
| 2010 | Business of the Year | Norgen Biotek Corporation | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Business of the Year | Pinder's Lock & Security Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Business Person Volunteer of the Year | C.R. Smith Financial | Chuck & Doug Smith | Recipient |
| 2010 | Community Leadership | YMCA Niagara | Steve Butz | Recipient |
| 2010 | Eco Action Award | Keefer Developments | Recipient | |
| 2010 | Eco Action Award | CSP International Business Training Academy | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Eco Action Award | Walker Environmental Group | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Pen Centre | Recipient | |
| 2010 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | F.I.R.E. Group of Companies | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Sundawn Integrated Services | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Horizon Utilities | Recipient | |
| 2010 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | PenFinancial Credit Union | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | St. Catharines Standard | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Sun Collision Centre | Recipient | |
| 2010 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | CSP International Business Training Academy | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Yoga by Sarah | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Lifetime Achievement | Henderson's Pharmasave | John Henderson | Recipient |
| 2010 | Outstanding New Business | Niagara Electronics Re-use & Recycling Depot (NERRD) | Recipient | |
| 2010 | Outstanding New Business | Fourgrounds Media Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Outstanding New Business | Gerard "Building One Sandcastle at a Time" | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Technology & Innovation | Hy-Grade Precast Concrete | Recipient | |
| 2010 | Technology & Innovation | Convergent Telecom Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Technology & Innovation | Dilts Piston Hydraulics Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Young Professional of the Year | Meridian Credit Union | Wade Stayzer | Recipient |
| 2010 | Young Professional of the Year | Ms. Lisa Aceti, Habitat For Humanity | Finalist | |
| 2010 | Young Professional of the Year | Ms. Sheri Penner, Deloitte | Finalist |
2011 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Builder Hall of Fame | The Nitsopoulos Family | Recipient | |
| 2011 | Business of the Year | Algoma Central Corporation | Greg Wight | Recipient |
| 2011 | Business of the Year | De Divitiis Group | Paul De Divitiis | Finalist |
| 2011 | Business of the Year | General Motors of Canada | Tammy David | Finalist |
| 2011 | Community Leadership | Brock University | Dr. Jack Lightstone | Recipient |
| 2011 | Eco Action Award | Ridley College | Anne Kubu | Recipient |
| 2011 | Eco Action Award | Informed Energy Solutions | Mr. Gary Vida | Finalist |
| 2011 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | The Vision Clinic | Diana Nekoi | Recipient |
| 2011 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP | Rick Bassett | Finalist |
| 2011 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Youngs Insurance Brokers Inc. | Paula Leshkewich | Finalist |
| 2011 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Performance Cars | Andrew Marchand | Recipient |
| 2011 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Cotton Inc. | Silvia Billy | Finalist |
| 2011 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Brand Blvd. Inc. | Shaun Lichtenberger | Recipient |
| 2011 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Innovative Kitchen Design | Mike Edmonds | Finalist |
| 2011 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Lex Parker Design Consultants Ltd. | Lex A. Parker | Finalist |
| 2011 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Radar Property Mgmt Inc. | Mike Wyers | Finalist |
| 2011 | Lifetime Achievement | Chown Cairns | Dr. Roy Cairns, | Recipient |
| 2011 | New Business | Thermography Clinic Niagara | Laurie-Ann Whitnall | Finalist |
| 2011 | New Business | U Need Pita | Stefan Archuticz | Finalist |
| 2011 | Outstanding New Business | Sherry Campbell Counselling Group | Sherry Campbell | Recipient |
| 2011 | Technology & Innovation | W.S. Tyler | Caroline Mann | Recipient |
| 2011 | Technology & Innovation | Chalk & Wire | Kim Dorrington | Finalist |
| 2011 | Technology & Innovation | Morro Images Inc. | Tobias Wiegand | Finalist |
| 2011 | Volunteer Business Person of the Year | George Darte Funeral Chapel | George Darte | Recipient |
| 2011 | Young Professional of the Year | Girlnola Inc. | Stephanie Bonetta | Recipient |
| 2011 | Young Professional of the Year | Niagara Electronics Re-use & Recycling Depot (NERRD) | Laura-Lea Guitard | Finalist |
| 2011 | Young Professional of the Year | Salon Alessandro | Rachel Fortino | Finalist |
2012 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Builder Hall of Fame | Stokes Seeds | Recipient | |
| 2012 | Business of the Year | Norgen Biotek Corp. | Dr. Yousef Haj-Ahmad | Recipient |
| 2012 | Business of the Year | Photech Environmental Solutions | Shawn Barlow | Finalist |
| 2012 | Business of the Year | Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours | Vanessa Groeneveld | Finalist |
| 2012 | Community Leadership | Niagara College | Dr. Dan Patterson | Recipient |
| 2012 | Environmental Leadership | Fallsview Casino Resort | Greg Medulun | Recipient |
| 2012 | Environmental Leadership | General Motors of Canada - Powertrain | Andrea Etmanskie | Finalist |
| 2012 | Environmental Leadership | Informed Energy Solutions | Gary Vida | Finalist |
| 2012 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Henley Honda | Alex Digenis | Recipient |
| 2012 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | BHH Benefits | Dawn Marie Cavasin | Finalist |
| 2012 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Future Access Inc. | Bill Janzen | Finalist |
| 2012 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Royal Henley Retirement Residence | Margaret Milley | Recipient |
| 2012 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Bayshore Home Health | Jodie Schaefer | Finalist |
| 2012 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Heart of Niagara Hotels | Angelo Nitsopoulos | Finalist |
| 2012 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Pathstone Mental Health | Ellis Katsof | Finalist |
| 2012 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Bertie Printers Limited | Scott Baughn | Recipient |
| 2012 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Audio Design Systems Inc. | Robert Robbins | Finalist |
| 2012 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Niagara Classic Transport | Caryn Peters | Finalist |
| 2012 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Niagara Composites International | Roy Rymer | Recipient |
| 2012 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Hingston Metal Fabricators | Randy T. Hingston | Finalist |
| 2012 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Primecast Manufacturing | Bill Schwenger | Finalist |
| 2012 | Lifetime Achievement | John Boychuck | Recipient | |
| 2012 | Outstanding New Business | El Gastronomo Vagabundo | Tamara Jensen | Recipient |
| 2012 | Outstanding New Business | Gesundheit! Niagara Juice Company Inc. | Susanne Woerthle | Finalist |
| 2012 | Outstanding New Business | Morro Images Inc. | Tobias Wiegand | Finalist |
| 2012 | Technology & Innovation | Iafrate Machine Works Ltd | Al Iafrate | Recipient |
| 2012 | Technology & Innovation | Eurocopter Canada | Arnaud Montalvo | Finalist |
| 2012 | Technology & Innovation | Niagara District Airport | Len O'Connor | Finalist |
| 2012 | Volunteer Business Person of the Year | Lincoln Fabrics | Dr. David Howes | Recipient |
| 2012 | Young Professional of the Year | Future Access Inc. | Bill Jansen | Recipient |
| 2012 | Young Professional of the Year | Dr. Erica Mattia - Dr. Erica Mattia | Dr. Erica Mattia | Finalist |
| 2012 | Young Professional of the Year | Fallsview Casino Resort - Greg Medulun | Greg Medulun | Finalist |
2013 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Builder of the Year | The DeDivitiis Family | Recipient | |
| 2013 | Business of the Year | Verge Insurance Group | Recipient | |
| 2013 | Business of the Year | Coventry Connections | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Business of the Year | EPR Kielstra & Company, Chartered Accountants | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Business Person Volunteer of the Year | Peter Partidge | Recipient | |
| 2013 | Community Leadership | Grape Growers of Ontario | Debbie Zimmrman | Recipient |
| 2013 | Environmental Leadership | General Motors of Canada | Recipient | |
| 2013 | Environmental Leadership | Beatties Basics Office Products | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Environmental Leadership | Southbrook Vineyards | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | M.T. Bellies Riverstone Event Centre | Recipient | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Scotiabank Convention Centre | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Tri-Media | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | ASI Group Ltd. | Recipient | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Quartek Group Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Sullivan Mahoney LLP | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Steadman Jewllers | Recipient | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Niagara Inflatables & Games Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Skycomp Solutions Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Manufacturing | EuroCopter Canada Limited | Recipient | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Manufacturing | CMI Heavy Industries | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Constellation Brands Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Lifetime Achievement | Credit Bureau Services | Jan Cook | Recipient |
| 2013 | Outstanding New Business | Dillon's Small Batch Distillers | Recipient | |
| 2013 | Outstanding New Business | Nadia's Market | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Outstanding New Business | Niagara College Canada | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Technology & Innovation | Algoma Central Corporation | Recipient | |
| 2013 | Technology & Innovation | Horizon Utilities Corporation | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Technology & Innovation | St. Catharines Corrugated Containers | Finalist | |
| 2013 | Young Professional of the Year | Extreme Technology | Scott Holmes | Recipient |
| 2013 | Young Professional of the Year | Jennifer Wallace Insurance & Financial Solutions | Jennifer Wallace | Finalist |
| 2013 | Young Professional of the Year | Scotiabank Convention Centre | Missy Lichtenberger | Finalist |
2014 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Builder of the Year | White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa | George Wakil | Recipient |
| 2014 | Business of the Year | Rankin Construction Inc. | Recipient | |
| 2014 | Business of the Year | Fallsview Casino Resort | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Business of the Year | Resolute Forest Products | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Community Leadership | Niagara Community Foundation | Liz Palmieri | Recipient |
| 2014 | Environmental Leadership | Macdonald Zuberec Ensslen Architects Inc. | Recipient | |
| 2014 | Environmental Leadership | CEM Engineering | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Environmental Leadership | Niagara Sustainablility Initiative | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Niagara Grape and Wine Festival | Recipient | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | 180 Marketing | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Shannon Passero | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | E.S. Fox Ltd. | Recipient | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Hamdani Textiles Ltd. | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Myer Salit Limited | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Wellington Court | Recipient | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | By Request Entertainment Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | VanNoort Florist | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Cytec Canada Inc. | Recipient | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Manufacturing | FBT Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Oxy Vinyls Canada Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Lifetime Achievement | Howard Staff | Recipient | |
| 2014 | Outstanding New Business | Silversmith Brewing Co. | Recipient | |
| 2014 | Outstanding New Business | Della Terra - Fresh Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting Bar | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Outstanding New Business | Harmony Transport Services Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Technology & Innovation | Niagara Regional Broadband Network | Recipient | |
| 2014 | Technology & Innovation | CMSIntelligence Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Technology & Innovation | FirstOntario - Personal Assisted Tellers | Finalist | |
| 2014 | Volunteer Business Person of the Year | Vineland Estates Winery | Allan Schmidt | Recipient |
| 2014 | Young Professional of the Year | PenFinancial Credit Union | Josh Juhlke | Recipient |
| 2014 | Young Professional of the Year | KPMG | Dawn Lagesten | Finalist |
| 2014 | Young Professional of the Year | Tucker Design Build | David Tucker | Finalist |
2015 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Builder of the Year | Canadian Niagara Hotels | Dino DiCienzo | Recipient |
| 2015 | Business of the Year | Canadian Tire Bank | Recipient | |
| 2015 | Business of the Year | CAA Niagara | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Business of the Year | DTZ Barnicke Niagara | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Community Leadership | Ann-Louise Branscombe | Recipient | |
| 2015 | Environmental Leadership | Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation | Recipient | |
| 2015 | Environmental Leadership | Flat Rock Cellars | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Environmental Leadership | Greening Niagara | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Quartek Group Inc. | Recipient | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Chocolate F/X | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Simpson's Pharmasave | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Gales Fuels | Recipient | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Mountainview Homes | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Vintage Hotels | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Cherry Lane | Recipient | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Niagara Fitness Solutions | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Water Superstore | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Manufacturing | VinFirst | Recipient | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Harber Technologies | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Kemira Chemicals Canada Inc. | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Lifetime Achievement | Performance Auto Group | John Mann and Cam Champion | Recipient |
| 2015 | Outstanding New Business | Niagara Oast House Brewers | Recipient | |
| 2015 | Outstanding New Business | Kully's Original Sports Bar | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Outstanding New Business | The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Technology & Innovation | Form & Affect | Recipient | |
| 2015 | Technology & Innovation | Bertie Printers Ltd. | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Technology & Innovation | Reif Estate Winery | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Volunteer Business Person of the Year | Walker Industries | Mike Watt | Recipient |
| 2015 | Young Professional of the Year | Moksha Yoga | Tracy Duru | Recipient |
| 2015 | Young Professional of the Year | Darren Hendriks | Finalist | |
| 2015 | Young Professional of the Year | Holly Mundula | Finalist |
2016 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Builder of the Year | Keefer Developments | Phil Ritchie | Recipient |
| 2016 | Business of the Year | White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa | Ameer Wakil | Recipient |
| 2016 | Business of the Year | Book Depot | Bill Van Vliet | Finalist |
| 2016 | Business of the Year | Homes by Hendriks | Yvonne Hendriks | Finalist |
| 2016 | Community Leadership | Niagara Health System | Dr. Suzanne Johnston | Recipient |
| 2016 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Future Access Inc. | Bill Janzen | Recipient |
| 2016 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. | Rick Hein | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Enviro-Niagara Heating & Air Conditioning | Mike Konderka | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Kraun Electric | Aaron Jones | Recipient |
| 2016 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Enbridge | Sarah Smith | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Sitel | Glenn McCormack | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Big Country Raw Food | Geraldine Brouwer | Recipient |
| 2016 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Cairnwood Homes | Julie Shields | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | National Records Management | Jane Lockard | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Provisions Food Company | Lori Elstone | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Environmental Leadership | Pinchin Ltd. | Sean Stewart | Recipient |
| 2016 | Excellence in Environmental Leadership | GFL Environmental Inc. | Marsha Guy | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Environmental Leadership | Hydro Metal Recycling | Rob Peaire | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in International Business | WP Warehousing Inc. | Kevin Jacobi | Recipient |
| 2016 | Excellence in International Business | Alexandria Professional | Sara Krstevski | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in International Business | Hornblower Niagara Cruises | Lee Carr | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Ladson Creative Millworks | Jon Willms | Recipient |
| 2016 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Metal Supermarkets | Farley Cotton | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Niagara Granite & Marble Ltd. | Sammy Pham | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Technology & Innovation | Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. | Sue Forcier | Recipient |
| 2016 | Excellence in Technology & Innovation | 360 Growers Inc. | Achamma Mathews | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Technology & Innovation | Commercial Digital Print | Ken Hildebrand | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Tourism | Niagara Sport Commission | Bram Cotton | Recipient |
| 2016 | Excellence in Tourism | Niagara Outlet Collection | Joanne Ross | Finalist |
| 2016 | Excellence in Tourism | Safari Niagara | Tim Tykolis | Finalist |
| 2016 | Lifetime Achievement | Lancaster, Brooks and Welch | Rob Welch | Recipient |
| 2016 | Outstanding New Business | ProActive Chiropractic & Training | Scott Macpherson | Recipient |
| 2016 | Outstanding New Business | Futbol Niagara | Ivan Klassen | Finalist |
| 2016 | Outstanding New Business | Niagara Region Money Coaches | Trevor Van Nest | Finalist |
| 2016 | Volunteer Business Person of the Year | C. R. Smith Financial, Wise Guys | Doug Smith | Recipient |
| 2016 | Young Professional of the Year | Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Foundation | Mary Jane Johnson | Recipient |
| 2016 | Young Professional of the Year | Kemp Financial Group Inc. | Jessica Kemp | Finalist |
| 2016 | Young Professional of the Year | Leadership Niagara | Mario DeDivitiis | Finalist |
2017 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Business of the Year | LJM Developments (Grimsby) Inc. | Liaquat Mian | Recipient |
| 2017 | Business of the Year | Brian Cullen Motors Inc. | Bob Cullen | Finalist |
| 2017 | Business of the Year | Enterprise Inc. | Stephen Murdoch | Finalist |
| 2017 | Business Person Volunteer of the Year | Heelis, Little, Almas, LLP | Patrick Little | Recipient |
| 2017 | Community Leadership | YMCA Niagara | Janet St. Amand | Recipient |
| 2017 | Environmental Leadership | Habitat for Humanity Niagara ReStore | Alastair Davis | Recipient |
| 2017 | Environmental Leadership | Niagara Casinos | Steve Stone | Finalist |
| 2017 | Environmental Leadership | Niagara College | Taryn Wilkinson | Finalist |
| 2017 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Manor Cleaners | Blair Burgess | Recipient |
| 2017 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Skyzone | Jen Haynes | Finalist |
| 2017 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Soundbox Productions | Jamie Altena | Finalist |
| 2017 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Convergys CMG Canada Ltd. | Kimberly Kelly | Recipient |
| 2017 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Grant Thornton LLP | Sabrina Metsala | Finalist |
| 2017 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | AA Taxi Niagara | Armando Navarro | Recipient |
| 2017 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | A.S. Security & Surveillance Inc | Tony Stayrer | Finalist |
| 2017 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | WE DRIVE Designated Drivers Inc. | Richard Prudhomme | Finalist |
| 2017 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Hy-Grade Precast Concrete | Kevan Peters | Recipient |
| 2017 | Excellence in Manufacturing | HeroDehydratedDogTreats Inc. | Annemarie Bolle | Finalist |
| 2017 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Niagara Pallet & Recyclers Ltd. | Fred Vrugteveen | Finalist |
| 2017 | Excellence in Tourism | Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours | Jessica DiCarlantonio | Recipient |
| 2017 | Excellence in Tourism | Twenty Valley Tourism Association | Kris Smith | Finalist |
| 2017 | Excellence in Tourism | Weinkeller | Chris Dobson | Finalist |
| 2017 | International Business Award | The Foreign Affair Winery | Kelly Josephson | Recipient |
| 2017 | International Business Award | Curexe (Smartpay Inc.) | Johnathan Holland | Finalist |
| 2017 | International Business Award | Desks Plus Inc. | Marc Forbes | Finalist |
| 2017 | Lifetime Achievement | Niagara Health System | Dr. Robin Williams | Recipient |
| 2017 | Outstanding New Business | Edible Options | Jen Kuzyk | Recipient |
| 2017 | Outstanding New Business | Furtney Crysler LLP - Chartered Accountants | Bill Crysler | Finalist |
| 2017 | Outstanding New Business | Lindsay's Gourmet Compound Butter | Lindsay Rose | Finalist |
| 2017 | Outstanding New Business | LV Physio | Lisa Vandenberk | Finalist |
| 2017 | Technology & Innovation | The Violin Group | Michael Violin | Recipient |
| 2017 | Technology & Innovation | Clickback | Kyle Tkachuk | Finalist |
| 2017 | Technology & Innovation | Directworx | Layne Gobeil | Finalist |
| 2017 | Technology & Innovation | Rel8ed.to | Bob Lytle | Finalist |
| 2017 | Young Professional of the Year | REMAX Garden City Realty Inc. Brokerage | Karl Vanderkuip | Recipient |
| 2017 | Young Professional of the Year | Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP (DJB) | Elise Collins | Finalist |
| 2017 | Young Professional of the Year | The Post Office - Shannon Passero | Alicia Vizzari | Finalist |
2018 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Builder of the Year | Habitat for Humanity | Alastair Davis | Recipient |
| 2018 | Business of the Year | Colliers International Niagara Ltd. | Taylor Wilson | Recipient |
| 2018 | Business of the Year | KPMG LLP | Dawn Lagesten | Finalist |
| 2018 | Business of the Year | Big Red Markets | Dan Timmins | Finalist |
| 2018 | Community Leadership | Canada Games | Doug Hamilton | Recipient |
| 2018 | Environmental Leadership | Thorold Auto Parts & Recyclers | Frank Serravalle | Recipient |
| 2018 | Environmental Leadership | Future Waste Recycling Facilities Inc | Megan Grove | Finalist |
| 2018 | Environmental Leadership | Skyline Living | Andrew Arklie | Finalist |
| 2018 | Environmental Leadership | Smart Recycle Consulting | Laurie Nielsen | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming and Rural Achievements | Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery | Richard Liu | Recipient |
| 2018 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming and rural Achievements | Tweed Farms Inc. | Sarah Brownlee | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming and rural Achievements | Neob Lavender | Robert & Melissa Achal | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | 13th Street Winery | Doug Whitty | Recipient |
| 2018 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Millers Auto Recycling (1992) Ltd. | Natalie Miller | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | G.T.G Engineering Canada Inc. | Mark Hawkins | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | SimErgy Pharmacy Network | Sean Simpson | Recipient |
| 2018 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Bethesda Community Services Inc. | Chelsea Misener | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake | Anna McGrath | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Raimondo + Associates Architects Inc. | Emilio Raimondo | Recipient |
| 2018 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | The UPS Store 192 | Sunny Halani Halani | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Greatness Magnified | Sarah McVanel McVanel | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Focus Management | Fred Pidsadny Pidsadny | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Foamcore Mouldings Inc. | Matt Arnold | Recipient |
| 2018 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Marlig Industries Inc. | Tom Tesselaar | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Studio Vine Glass Ltd. | Claire Anderson | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality | Greg Frewin Theatre | Greg Frewin | Recipient |
| 2018 | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality | Vino Velo Bicycle Tours | Steve Irwin | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality | Niagara Bound Tours | Lezlie Harper | Finalist |
| 2018 | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality | Adventure Rooms Canada | Lisa Thomas | Finalist |
| 2018 | Lifetime Achievement | Inniskillin Winery co-founder | Karl Kaiser | Recipient |
| 2018 | Outstanding New Business | Niagara River Lions | Jeffrey Sotiriou | Recipient |
| 2018 | Outstanding New Business | Bolete | Lola Witusik | Finalist |
| 2018 | Outstanding New Business | Harmony Yoga & Music Studio | Carly Pierce | Finalist |
| 2018 | Technology & Innovation | Caddle | Ransom Hawley | Recipient |
| 2018 | Technology & Innovation | Niagara Wireless Internet Company (NWIC) | Dave Thompson | Finalist |
| 2018 | Technology & Innovation | WeeStreem | Brandon Schram & Kevin Jack | Finalist |
| 2018 | Technology & Innovation | CloudChoice Inc. | Andrews Moses | Finalist |
| 2018 | Volunteer Business Person of the Year | Rowing Canada | Carol Purcer | Recipient |
| 2018 | Young Professional of the Year | Essentials Cremation and Burial Services Inc. | Krystal Riddell | Recipient |
| 2018 | Young Professional of the Year | Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority | Erika Navarro | Finalist |
| 2018 | Young Professional of the Year | Urge to Purge Inc. | Mark Melloni | Finalist |
2019 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Builder of the Year | Cave Spring Cellars | Len Pennachetti | Recipient |
| 2019 | Business of the Year | Brian Cullen Motors | Rob Cullen | Recipient |
| 2019 | Business of the Year | Niagara Oast House Brewers | Cian MacNeill | Finalist |
| 2019 | Business of the Year | The Niagara IceDogs | Tracy Findlay | Finalist |
| 2019 | Civic Appreciation | Timbro Design/Build Contractors | Roy Timms | Recipient |
| 2019 | Community Leadership | Commisso’s Fresh Foods | The Commisso Family | Recipient |
| 2019 | Environmental Leadership | Walker Envrionmental | Mike Watt | Recipient |
| 2019 | Environmental Leadership | Small Scale Farms | Renee Delaney | Finalist |
| 2019 | Environmental Leadership | Thorold Auto Parts & Recycling | Frank Serravalle | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievements | Stokes Seeds | Fraser Hetherington | Recipient |
| 2019 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievements | Up Cannabis Inc. | PM Rendon | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievements | Vineland Estates Winery | David J. Hulley | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business - Not for Profit | Pathstone Foundation | Shaun Baylis | Recipient |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business - Not for Profit | Education Foundation of Niagara | Laura Byers | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business - Not for Profit | Lincoln County Humane Society | Kevin Strooband | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | H&C Inc. | Allie Hughes | Recipient |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | G.T.G. Engineering Canada Inc. | Brent Friesen | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | HUB International Ontario Ltd. | Cindy Desjardins | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees | Stevensville Garden Gallery | Marianne Tykolis | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Haver & Boecker Canada | Caroline Mann | Recipient |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | Sitel Group | Jay Robertson | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more | The Meridian Centre | Kay Meilleur | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Second Dance | Jennifer Newman - Renette | Recipient |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | Bloom & Co. Curated Living | Kalin Falconer & Nataschia Wielink | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees | The INSIDE View | Crystal D'Cuhna | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd. | Laura Scott | Recipient |
| 2019 | Excellence in Manufacturing | Criveller Group | Jessica Criveller | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Manufacturing | International Sew-Right Co. | Lyse Moreau | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality | Great Wolf Lodge | Joy Janzen | Recipient |
| 2019 | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality | TD Niagara Jazz Festival | Juliet Dunn | Finalist |
| 2019 | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality | The Foster Festival | Emily Oriold | Finalist |
| 2019 | Lifetime Achievement | McGarr Realty | Sally McGarr | Recipient |
| 2019 | Outstanding New Business | Niagara Canine Conditioning Centre, Inc. | Keri Evers | Recipient |
| 2019 | Outstanding New Business | Canvas Engineering Ltd. | Cory Goulet | Finalist |
| 2019 | Outstanding New Business | Falls Barbershop | Errol Williams | Finalist |
| 2019 | Outstanding New Business | Osborne Law Group | Steven Osborne | Finalist |
| 2019 | Technology & Innovation | iMVR | Vickie DeVos | Recipient |
| 2019 | Technology & Innovation | Caddle Inc. | Mick Higgins | Finalist |
| 2019 | Technology & Innovation | HELT | Hans Loewen | Finalist |
| 2019 | Young Professional of the Year | Sweetie Pies Bakery Ltd. | Beth McIntee | Recipient |
| 2019 | Young Professional of the Year | G3 Designs Photography | Michael Farkas | Finalist |
| 2019 | Young Professional of the Year | I Challenge Diabetes | Chris Jarvis | Finalist |
| 2019 | Young Professional of the Year | Niagara Casinos | Mallory Antonello | Finalist |
2020 Awards (Postponed)
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2020 | NBAAs postponed due to COVID-19 |
2021 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers | Geoff Dillon | Recipient |
| 2021 | Young Professional of the Year | Signature Sign & Images | Emily Butko Wallis | Recipient |
| 2021 | Young Professional of the Year | Stathletes | Meghan Chayka | Finalist |
| 2021 | Young Professional of the Year | C.R. Smith Financial | Brandon Currie | Finalist |
| 2021 | Young Professional of the Year | Halucha Cost Consulting Inc | Christopher Paley | Finalist |
| 2021 | Outstanding New Business | Accel North | Kyle Tkachuk | Finalist |
| 2021 | Outstanding New Business | Bella Painters | Michelle Borgatti | Finalist |
| 2021 | Outstanding New Business | Essentials Cremation and Burial Services Inc | Krystal Riddell | Recipient |
| 2021 | Outstanding New Business | Frontier Barbers & Company | Matthew Bodis | Finalist |
| 2021 | Outstanding New Business | Victory & Co. | Yvonne Nasri | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Business: Up to 10 Employees | Giant Shoe Creative Agency | Brad Moore | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Business: Up to 10 Employees | Intuitive Shipping | Sharon Reeds | Recipient |
| 2021 | Excellence in Business: Up to 10 Employees | Osborne Law Group | Steven Osborne | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Business: 11 Employees or More | Kraun Electric | Aaron Jones | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Business: 11 Employees or More | oddBird./oddBar. | Justin Duc and Scott White | Recipient |
| 2021 | Excellence in Business: 11 Employees or More | Rentsync (previously Landlord Web Solutions) | Jason Leonard | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit | Niagara Children’s Centre | Oksana Fisher | Recipient |
| 2021 | Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit | Niagara SPCA & Humane Society | John Greer | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit | Port Cares | Christine Clark-LaFleur | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit | St. John Ambulance | Marcia Young | Finalist |
| 2021 | Community Leadership Award | Niagara Industrial Association | Dr. Don. Cyr | Recipient |
| 2021 | Technology & Innovation Award | Factory Surplus Direct Inc. | Dave Burgess | Finalist |
| 2021 | Technology & Innovation Award | Hamill Agricultural Processing Solutions | Bob Benner | Recipient |
| 2021 | Technology & Innovation Award | Zoom Innovations Inc. | Walid Al Hilaly | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Manufacturing Award | Abatement Technologies | Andrew Harber | Recipient |
| 2021 | Excellence in Manufacturing Award | Factory Surplus Direct Inc. | Dave Burgess | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Manufacturing Award | Lofttan | April Mitchell-Boudreau | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality Award | Chz Plz | Marissa Hartley | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality Award | Queen Bean Café | Cheryl Vanditelli | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality Award | Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery | Paul Harber | Recipient |
| 2021 | Environmental Leadership Award | Little Green Shop | Tara Rosling | Finalist |
| 2021 | Environmental Leadership Award | Twists | Don Wininger | Recipient |
| 2021 | Environmental Leadership Award | UpCycle Canada | David Campbell | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement | My Local Connection (Formerly Small Scale Farms) | Renee Delaney | Recipient |
| 2021 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement | OstrichLand | Yelena Anikeyeva | Finalist |
| 2021 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement | Province Brands | Jennifer Thomas | Finalist |
| 2021 | Innovative Leaders Award | Norgen Biotek Corp. | Dr. Yousef Haj-Ahmad | Recipient |
| 2021 | Business of the Year | Brand BLVD | Chris Sinclair and Shaun Litchenberger | Finalist |
| 2021 | Business of the Year | Hatch | Elizabeth Buckmaster | Finalist |
| 2021 | Business of the Year | Verhoef Electric | Kevin Verhoef | Recipient |
2022 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Builder of the Year | Merit Contractors Niagara | Dennis Kowalchuk, Dave Harvey, the late Vern Thorpe | Recipient |
| 2022 | Business of the Year | CAA Niagara | Marrianne Wilson | Recipient |
| 2022 | Business of the Year | Kraun Electric | Dawn Jones | Finalist |
| 2022 | Business of the Year | Merani Hotel Group | Deanna DiFilippo | Finalist |
| 2022 | Business of the Year | Shaw Festival | Tim Jennings | Finalist |
| 2022 | Community Leadership | Retired (Formerly Haver & Boecker) | Caroline Mann | Recipient |
| 2022 | Entrepreneur of the Year | Schenck Farms & Greenhouses | Bill Schenck | Recipient |
| 2022 | Environmental Leadership Award | Bench Brewing Company | Matt Giffen | Recipient |
| 2022 | Environmental Leadership Award | Goodwill Niagara | Bob Romeo | Finalist |
| 2022 | Environmental Leadership Award | Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers | Kacey Lang | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement | Always June Organic Farm | June Wakil | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement | Sunrise Greenhouses | Rodney Bierhuizen | Recipient |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business Award: 26 Employees or More | Days Inn & Suites | Deanna DiFilippo | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business Award: 26 Employees or More | Niagara Regional Broadband Network Limited (NRBN) | Geoff Heinen | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business Award: 26 Employees or More | PBI - Printing By Innovation Inc. | Dale Smith | Recipient |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business Award: Up to 25 Employees | Baker Tilly Niagara LLP | Rick Nero | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business Award: Up to 25 Employees | Giant Shoe Creative Agency | Jessica Boulay | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business Award: Up to 25 Employees | Hero Dog Treats | Sierra Scholtens | Recipient |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business Award: Up to 25 Employees | Lofttan | April Mitchell-Boudreau | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business Award: Up to 25 Employees | Movement Unlimited Inc | Allison Kares | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit Award | Community Crew | Sarah Pritula | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit Award | Niagara SPCA and Humane Society | Tyler Greer | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit Award | St. John Ambulance | Marcia Young | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit Award | The Norm Foster Theatre Festival | Emily Oriold | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit Award | Welland Public Library | Julianne Brunet | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Manufacturing | FSD Robotics | Dave Burgess | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Manufacturing | General Motors St. Catharines Propulsion Plant | Samantha Hoodless | Recipient |
| 2022 | Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality | Inn On The Twenty | Christophe Hermez | Finalist |
| 2022 | Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality | Niagara West Tourism Association | Brian Purdy | Recipient |
| 2022 | Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality | Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel | Ann marie Nitsopoulos | Finalist |
| 2022 | Innovative Leaders Award | Great Wolf Lodge | Keith Simmons | Recipient |
| 2022 | Outstanding New Business | Captains Cabin Café Inc. | Vanessa Watchorn | Recipient |
| 2022 | Outstanding New Business | Ears Canada | Chris McLennan | Finalist |
| 2022 | Outstanding New Business | InspireClean Inc. | Aminah Vieira | Finalist |
| 2022 | Outstanding New Business | McKnight Operational Consulting | Nikki McKnight | Finalist |
| 2022 | Outstanding New Business | Niagara Orthopaedic Institute Fonthill | Ryan Walker | Finalist |
| 2022 | Outstanding New Business | Oggi Spa | Adriana Del Vasto | Finalist |
| 2022 | Technology & Innovation Award | Dine Niagara | Tim Empringham | Recipient |
| 2022 | Technology & Innovation Award | Intuitive Shipping Inc | Sharon Reeds | Finalist |
| 2022 | Technology & Innovation Award | McKnight Inclusive Design | Bex McKnight | Finalist |
| 2022 | Young Professional Award | Arienne Good | Arienne Good | Recipient |
| 2022 | Young Professional Award | Daniela Escobar | Daniela Escobar | Finalist |
| 2022 | Young Professional Award | Jarod Bleijerveld | Jarod Bleijerveld | Finalist |
| 2022 | Young Professional Award | Josh Knoester | Josh Knoester | Finalist |
| 2022 | Young Professional Award | Kailene Jackson | Kailene Jackson | Finalist |
| 2022 | Young Professional Award | Ryan Walker | Ryan Walker | Finalist |
| 2022 | Young Professional Award | Stephanie Unsworth | Stephanie Unsworth | Finalist |
2023 Finalists & Recipients
| Year | Award | Company | Name | Finalist/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Builder of the Year | Vince DiCosimo | Recipient | |
| 2023 | Business of the Year | Beatties Business Products | Brad Steeves | Recipient |
| 2023 | Business of the Year | Merani Hotel Group | Michael Marsch | Finalist |
| 2023 | Business of the Year | Regional Limousine | Nick Brady | Finalist |
| 2023 | Community Leadership Award | Dr. Robyn Bourgeois | Recipient | |
| 2023 | Entrepreneur of the Year Award | John Peller | Recipient | |
| 2023 | Environmental Leadership Award | Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC | Jennifer Harper | Recipient |
| 2023 | Environmental Leadership Award | Links for Greener Learning | Yaneth Londono | Finalist |
| 2023 | Environmental Leadership Award | Little Chief & Co. | Mike McKenna | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement | Adam's Flora | Britt & Dan Moran | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement | Pie in the Sky Farm and Bakery | Benjamin Vandenberg | Recipient |
| 2023 | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement | Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers | Kacey Lang | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business Award, more than 25 employees | Firefighter Services of Ontario Ltd. | Fern MacLeod | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business Award, more than 25 employees | Merani Hotel Group | Michael Marsch | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business Award, more than 25 employees | Post Foods Canada Inc. | Michael Knapp | Recipient |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business Award, more than 25 employees | Verhoef Electric (2012) Inc | Kevin Verhoef | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business Award, up to 25 employees | Regional Limousine | Nick Brady | Recipient |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business Award, up to 25 employees | Starnotch Costumes and Garment Design | Michelle Gadula | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business Award, up to 25 employees | Water Superstore | Laura MacDonell | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business, Not-for-Profit Award | Big Brother Big Sisters of Niagara | Erin Graybiel | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business, Not-for-Profit Award | Community Support Services of Niagara | Christine Bissonnette | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business, Not-for-Profit Award | Niagara Health Foundation | Rachel Kleiman | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business, Not-for-Profit Award | Port Cares | Christine Clark Lafleur | Recipient |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business, Not-for-Profit Award | The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre | Rima Boles | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Business, Not-for-Profit Award | Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation | Ann Mantini-celima | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality | 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa | Alana Hurov | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality | Budapest Bakeshop | Todd Kane | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality | Dispatch Restaurant | Tamara Jensen | Recipient |
| 2023 | Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality | K2 Group | Thomas Jacob | Finalist |
| 2023 | Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality | Rustic Retreat Glamping Dome | Heather Adair | Finalist |
| 2023 | Innovative Leader Award | Hatch | Recipient | |
| 2023 | Outstanding New Business | Adam's Flora | Britt & Dan Moran | Finalist |
| 2023 | Outstanding New Business | Budapest Bakeshop | Todd Kane | Finalist |
| 2023 | Outstanding New Business | Dine Niagara | Tim Empringham | Finalist |
| 2023 | Outstanding New Business | Mom Dukes Authentic Jamaican Cuisine | Paula Campbell | Finalist |
| 2023 | Outstanding New Business | Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers | Kacey Lang | Recipient |
| 2023 | Outstanding New Business | Splashtown Niagara | Derek Stonier | Finalist |
| 2023 | Technology & Innovation Award | Adjective Noun Studios | Adam Henderson | Finalist |
| 2023 | Technology & Innovation Award | Business Link Media Group | Marilyn Tian | Finalist |
| 2023 | Technology & Innovation Award | FSD Robotics | Dave Burgess | Recipient |
| 2023 | Young Professional Award | Axzora Group Pvt Ltd | Rani Parihaar | Finalist |
| 2023 | Young Professional Award | City of Port Colborne | Shianne Stephens | Finalist |
| 2023 | Young Professional Award | Collaborative Community Solutions | Krystal Snider | Finalist |
| 2023 | Young Professional Award | Scotiabank | Tisham Mohammed | Finalist |
| 2023 | Young Professional Award | Verge Insurance Group | Caroline Sherk | Recipient |
| 2023 | Young Professional Award | White Oaks Resort | Alyssa Waldes | Finalist |
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