Greater K-W Chamber of Commerce holds annual business excellence awards gala

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Apr 29, 2022 08:35:00 PM.

The Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were handed out Thursday night.

The awards ceremony was held in-person, but was also broadcast virtually.

Among those recognized were Grand River Hospital, which was named the 2022 Business of the Year with 50+ employees.

“This award is truly a reflection of our team who have worked tirelessly, yet have remained laser focused on ensuring high quality care for those they serve,” said the hospital's President and CEO, Ron Gagnon, in a release. “To be recognized in a community that is known for its achievements and innovations is very humbling. However, to accept this award on behalf of the GRH team makes this recognition even more meaningful and rewarding.”

You can find the full list of winners below.

The winner of the 2022 Business of the Year Award (Over 50 Employees) — Grand River Hospital

The winner of the 2022 Business of the Year Award (11-50 Employees) — Diva International Inc.

The winner of the 2022 Small Business of the Year Award (1-10 Employees) — Four All Ice Cream

The winner of the 2022 New Business of the Year Award (under 2 years) — Friendlier

The winner of the 2022 Young Professional of the Year Award — Armen Bakirtzian, Medical Innovation Xchange

The winner of the 2022 Community Builder of the Year Award — Mortys Pub

The winner of the 2022 Health & Wellness in the Workplace Award — Kei (A Kuntz Company)

The winner of the 2022 Innovation Award — eHealth Ontario

The winner of the 2022 Service Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism Award — Canoeing The Grand

The winner of the 2022 Non-Profit/Charitable Award — Anishnabeg Outreach

The winner of the 2022 Environment & Sustainability Award  — AET Group

The winner of the 2022 Volunteer of the Year Award  — Steve Ashton, President of Reeve and Company

The winner of the 2022 Employee Engagement award  — Axonify

The winner of the 2022 Michael R. Follett Community Leader of the Year Award — Martha George, President of the Grand Valley Construction Association

 

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