The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce this year’s winners of the 19th Annual Niagara Business Achievement Awards, presented by RBC.

The winners in 2023 are:

Business of the Year
Beatties Business Products

Environmental Leadership Award, sponsored by Walker Industries
Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics Inc.

Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement, sponsored by NPEI
Pie in the Sky Farm and Bakery

Excellence in Business Award, 26 employees or more, sponsored by MNP
Post Foods Canada Inc.

Excellence in Business Award, up to 25 employees
Regional Limousine

Excellence in Business, Not-for-Profit Award
Port Cares

Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality
Dispatch Restaurant

Outstanding New Business, sponsored by Niagara College
Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers

Technology & Innovation Award, sponsored by Alectra
FSD Robotics

Young Professional Award, sponsored by Brock University Professional and Continuing Studies
Caroline Sherk, Verge Insurance Group

Bestowed Awards:

Community Leadership (sponsored by Niagara Region Economic Development): Dr. Robyn Bourgeois, Brock University. This award recognizes an individual or individuals whose leadership has been a significant force for good in the community.

Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Meridian Credit Union): John Peller, Andrew Peller Inc. This award celebrates an entrepreneur who has made an outstanding contribution to business and the economic prosperity of Niagara.

Innovative Leader Award (sponsored by CAA Niagara): Hatch. This award celebrates prominent businesses who are leading their industry through innovation, research, and development.

Builder of the Year: Vince DiCosimo, Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites. This award is presented to a company that has helped transform the region through new building and construction.