Barrie Chamber of Commerce names 2021 Business Award winners
Barrie Chamber of Commerce names 2021 Business Award winners
BARRIE, ONT. -
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce has named this year's Barrie Business Award recipients.
During a virtual award ceremony on Tuesday, the Barrie Chamber named these local businesses and employees for their contribution in the community:
Manufacturing, Engineering, & Construction business Excellence Award: Environmental Systems Corporation.
Service Sector Business Excellence Award: Trainer's Choice Inc.
Hospitality and Tourism business Excellence Award: Chillz Dessert Lounge.
Not-for-profit or Charitable Organization Award: Theatre By The Bay.
New Business Award: Local Street Marketplace.
Business Growth Award: FreshSpoke.
Marketing and Promotions Award: The Faris Team Real Estate Brokerage.
Pay it Forward Award: Connect Hair Studio.
City of Barrie Mayor's Employer of the Year Award: ADM Design Inc.
Employee of the Year Award: Adam Kovacs of North Swing Golf Lounge
Entrepreneur Award of excellence: Denise Tucker at Barrie Olive Oil
Small Business of the Year Award: Anahata Yoga from the Heart
Young Professional of the Year Award: Katie May, Doghike
The Chamber of Commerce says the awards are intended to acknowledge a set of values that recognizes social responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit, risk taking, ideas and innovation in the community.
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