{"id":34770,"date":"2024-06-27T16:58:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T20:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=34770"},"modified":"2024-06-27T16:58:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T20:58:50","slug":"countdown-is-on-for-celebration-of-business-excellence-as-chamber-announces-nominees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/countdown-is-on-for-celebration-of-business-excellence-as-chamber-announces-nominees\/","title":{"rendered":"Countdown is on for celebration of Business Excellence as Chamber announces nominees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The countdown is on for one of the most important night in the local business community as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce announced the nominees for the 2024 Business Excellence Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set to take place at the Royal Venetian Mansion on Wednesday, October 23, with a red-carpet Great Gatsby theme, nominees for this year\u2019s Business Excellence Awards got an early chance to celebrate last Wednesday night as the shortlists in the categories of Community Participation, Non-Profit, Skilled Trades, Personal Service Provider, Seniors\u2019 Support Services, and Hospitality\/Food Services, were unveiled at the Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And there are more nominees than ever before as, for the first time, the Chamber has introduced the People\u2019s Choice Award, featuring 25 nominees vying for your vote come September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s nominees are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION \u2013 Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora-Newmarket, Javed Khan, Key Advantage Team, MR Menswear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NON-PROFIT \u2013 Addiction Services Central Ontario, CMHA York Region &amp; South Simcoe, Yellow Brick House, York Region Food Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SKLLED TRADES \u2013 Deville Electric, North Rock Group Ltd., Summers &amp; Smith Cooling and Heating Limited, Tri-Tech Pinnacle Group Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PERSONAL SERVICES PROVIDER \u2013 Crown Hair Lounge, Faceology Spa, Starks Barbershop Aurora, Transcend Wellness Connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SENIORS SUPPORT SERVICES \u2013 Chartwell Aurora Retirement Residence, Delmanor Aurora, Hospall Private Homecare Inc., The Roxborough Retirement Residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HOSPITALITY\/FOOD SERVICES \u2013 A Million Mouthfuls Catering, NC \u2013 The Armoury, Locale Aurora Restaurant &amp; Bar, Wicked Eats Kitchen &amp; Bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PEOPLE\u2019S CHOICE AWARD \u2013 Allegra Printing, Apollo Glass &amp; Mirror Ltd., Artistica Ballroom Dance Studio, Aurora Music Academy, Aurora Youth Soccer Club, Backyard Pool &amp; Spa, Roberts &amp; Company Professional Corporation, ByLisa Holistic Health Centre, Creative Solutions, Gowda Singh Insurance, Kitchen Table CEOs, Williams HR Law LLP, LD Human Resources, MKW Services, Momentum Therapy, Oakridge Fashions, RNC Employment Services, Ruth Plumb Portraits, Summers &amp; Smith Cooling &amp; Heating Ltd., The Millionaire\u2019s Daughter, The Range, Thrive Gymnastics, Whiteboard Creative Lab Inc., York Dance Academy, Yours Conveniently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is our biggest year yet,\u201d says Sandra Ferri, President &amp; CEO of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. \u201cWe had over 100 single nominations and we had a really good turnout [on Wednesday] night. I think the community is really appreciative of the great businesses we have in Town. I believe we have a very strong business community in Aurora, a very tight-knit business community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This, she said, is exemplified by both the strong reaction to the new People\u2019s Choice category, as well as the refreshed list of Premier awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also a view shared by Alison Mumford, the Chamber\u2019s Director of Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause the categories of the awards change every year, we put a little bit more focus on specific industries we think need a little more spotlight, recognition or support, specifically picking the food sector [and] personal service providers. Aurora is widely known for senior support services as well, and it\u2019s just recognizing the diversity of the business community and different industries that are in Aurora. People are just excited about supporting each other in business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That support and celebration will unite at the awards ceremony itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the Great Gatsby theme, Mumford says it will be a celebration of \u201cexcellence, extravagance and elegance in the business community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis elevated gala is definitely a step up from some of our other events and this will be a great night with a red carpet-feel with some photo opportunities, a keynote speaker talking about their business experience, and into the awards categories,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adds Ferri: \u201cI think awards help strengthen that tight business community that we have. We find our events have a very collegial feel to them and people are genuinely happy to see other businesses succeed \u2013 and I think this is just another way that we shine the spotlight on those businesses to say, \u2018Here we are with these great businesses that provide excellence service, great products,\u2019 and I think it strengthens our business community all around.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Brock Weir<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F34770&amp;t=Countdown%20is%20on%20for%20celebration%20of%20Business%20Excellence%20as%20Chamber%20announces%20nominees&amp;s=100&amp;p[url]=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F34770&amp;p[images][0]=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2F2024-06-27-06.jpg&amp;p[title]=Countdown%20is%20on%20for%20celebration%20of%20Business%20Excellence%20as%20Chamber%20announces%20nominees\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/facebook.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-twitter nolightbox\" data-provider=\"twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F34770&amp;text=Like%3F\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"twitter\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-mail nolightbox\" data-provider=\"mail\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share by email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Countdown%20is%20on%20for%20celebration%20of%20Business%20Excellence%20as%20Chamber%20announces%20nominees&amp;body=Like%3F:%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F34770\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"mail\" title=\"Share by email\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/mail.png\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The countdown is on for one of the most important night in the local business community as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce announced the nominees for the 2024 Business Excellence Awards. 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