Celebrate Business Excellence in the CBRM!
The Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to be celebrating 34 years of Business Excellence this year at the 2024 Excellence in Business Awards on November 8, 2024, at the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion.
Join us in celebrating the entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders who have carved their path to success and made a significant impact on our business landscape in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. The Excellence in Business Awards is our opportunity to recognize and applaud their dedication and resilience.
This year, the Excellence in Business Awards will whisk you away to the magic of a vintage carnival, where elegance and excitement combine for an unforgettable celebration. Together, we’ll step into a room where whimsy meets wonder, as we celebrate the brilliance of our business community amidst a backdrop of bold colours and vibrant energy.
Finalists Annouced!
The anticipation has been building, and the moment has finally arrived to reveal the exceptional individuals and businesses that have emerged as finalists for the 34th Excellence in Business Awards!
Business of the Year
Finalists:
Brilun Construction
Verschuren Centre
Sentry Security
New Business of the Year
Finalists:
Wadden Physiotherapy and Sport Performance
This is Sundays
Rimeks Bags & Brands Inc.
Schwartz Family Business Person of the Year
Finalists:
Julia Green
Brian and Shelley Lund
Trinity Young
Jack Yazer Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Finalists:
Alix Breski
Kalie Wang
Charlotte Donovan
Innovation and Advancement Award
Finalists:
Verschuren Centre
Atlantic Canada Bulk Terminal
Island Eyecare
Beyond Borders Exporter of the Year
Finalists:
Art East Quilting Inc.
Copol International
M.V. Osprey
Community Impact Award
Finalists:
Breton Ability Centre
Sydney Credit Union
Sport and Social Club
Social Enterprise of the Year
Finalists:
Breton Ability Centre
Horizon Achievement Centre
New Dawn Enterprises
Workplace Excellence Award
Finalists:
Sydney Credit Union
Brilun Construction
First Impressions Rejuvenation Clinic
Newcomer Entrepreneur of the Year
Finalists:
Chhaya Chauhan & Manish Chauhan
Joshua de Leon
Rita Umoren
Economic Development Leadership Award
Finalists:
Eskasoni Corporate
TriMac Engineering
Destination Cape Breton
People's Choice Awards - Sponsored by Nova Scotia Association of Realtors
Favourite Place To Shop
Finalists:
MacRae Home Hardware
Emerald Isle
Canapa Candle
Favourite Place To Eat
Finalists:
The Dory Pub & Restaurant
Commercial St. Deli
Spoondrift Cafe
Favourite Community Project
Finalists:
Caleb’s Courage
Atlantic Memorial Park
Seaside Daze Festival
Best Customer Service
Finalists:
MacRae Home Hardware
Commercial St. Deli
The Dory Pub & Restaurant
Best Social Media
Finalists:
MacRae Home Hardware
The Coast 89.7
Grill Hut
People's Choice Awards Sponsor
Category Sponsors
Signature Sponsors
Supporting Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsor
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Business of the Year Award sponsored by GFL Environmental
- Lindsay Construction
New Business of the Year sponsored by Shannon School of Business
- Cape Breton Barks
Schwartz Family Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by Membertou
- Brian Purchase
Jack Yazer Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award sponsored by City Print +
- Emily Pelley
Innovation & Advancement Award sponsored by TD Bank
- The Verschuren Centre
Beyond Borders Exporter of the Year Award sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia
- Clearwater Seafoods
Community Impact Award sponsored Award by Eskasoni Corporate
- Colbourne Auto
Social Enterprise of the Year Award sponsored by The Hot 101.9
- Haley Street Adult Services Centre
Workplace Excellence of the Year Award sponsored by Nova Scotia Power
- Anchored Ideas
Newcomer Entrepreneur of the Year Award sponsored by Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership
- Ankit Wadhwa
Economic Development Leadership Award sponsored by Air Canada
- Cape Breton Partnership
People’s Choice Awards sponsored by Nova Scotia Association of Realtors
Favourite Place to Shop in the CBRM
- Emerald Isle
Favourite Place to Eat in the CBRM
- 7 by 7
Favourite Community Project
- Hawks Dream Field
Best Customer Service in the CBRM
- Mullin’s Rite Stop
Best Social Media
- Island Dog Lodge
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Beyond Borders Exporter of the Year Award sponsored by Nova Scotia Business Inc
- CoPol International
Innovation & Advancement Award sponsored by Eskasoni Corporate
- Nova Scotia Power Makerspace
Social Enterprise of the Year Award sponsored by The Hot 101.9
- New Dawn
Newcomer Entrepreneur of the Year Award sponsored by Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership
- Kalie Wang – Urban Grow Farms
Community Impact Award sponsored Award by Membertou
- Eltuek Arts Centre
Charitable Committee or Organization of the Year Award
- Membertou Men’s Society
Workplace Excellence of the Year Award sponsored by Nova Scotia Community College
- Anchored Ideas
Jack Yazer Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award sponsored by Northern Contracting Limited
- James MacDonald & Joseph Matheson
Schwartz Family Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by Scoitabank
- Michelle Aucoin – Learnability
Economic Development Leadership Award sponsored by Air Canada
- Eskasoni Corporate
New Business of the Year sponsored by GFL Environmental
- Island Dog Lodge
Business of the Year Award
- Membertou Corporate
People’s Choice Awards sponsored by Air Canada
Favourite Place to Shop in the CBRM
- Lillian Company
Favourite Place to Eat in the CBRM
- Commercial Street Deli
Favourite Community Project
- Caleb’s Courage
Best Customer Service in the CBRM
- Dominion Pharmasave
Best Social Media
- MacRae Home Hardware
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Beyond Borders Exporter of the Year Award sponsored by Nova Scotia Business Inc
- 45Drives
Innovation & Advancement Award sponsored by Membertou Development
- Protocase Inc.
Social Enterprise of the Year Award sponsored by CBU Shannon School of Business
- Breton Ability Centre
Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year Award sponsored by Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership
- Athar Ahmad – Mian’s Restaurant
Community Impact Award sponsored Award by Coldwell Banker
- Community Cares Youth Outreach
Charitable Committee or Organization of the Year Award sponsored by Colbourne Cares
- Hospice Cape Breton
Workplace Excellence of the Year Award sponsored by HOT 101.9
- NSCC – Marconi Campus
Jack Yazer Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award sponsored by Sampson MacPhee
- Mariah Battiste – Sundaylace Creations & Bling
Rose Schwartz Female Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by Scotiabank
- Charlene Anderson – Charlene’s Nutrition Centre
Irving Schwartz Male Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by Nova Scotia Community College
- Bob Pelley – Innovacorp
New Business of the Year Award sponsored by Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Island Folk Cider House
Business of the Year Award sponsored by Northern Contracting Limited
- NovaStream
People’s Choice Awards sponsored by Air Canada
Favourite Place to Shop in the CBRM
- Emerald Island Gift Shop
Favourite Place to Eat in the CBRM
- Commercial Street Deli
Favourite Community Project
- Coats for Kids
Favourite Thing to Do/Experience in the CBRM
- Two Rivers Wildlife Park
CBRM Citizen of the Year
- Alyssa Rose
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Business of the Year
- Northern Contracting Ltd.
Rose Schwartz Female Business Person of the Year
- Shannon Forrester – The Forrester Production Group
Irving Schwartz Male Business Person of the Year
- Chris Robertson – Home Instead Senior Care
Jack Yazer Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Andrew Morrow & Bryan MacDonald – Breton Brewing Co.
New Business of the Year
- Fired Creations Painted Pottery Cafe
Innovation & Advancement Award
- Cornerstone Research Group
Social Enterprise of the Year
- The Best of Cape Breton Gift Shop
Community Impact Award
- The Highland Arts Theatre
Workplace Excellence Award
- Seaside Communications
Beyond Borders Exporter of the Year
- Protocase
Charitable Committee or Organization of the Year
- Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation
People’s Choice: Favourite Place to Eat in the CBRM
- Commercial Street Deli
People’s Choice: Favourite Place to Shop in the CBRM
- Get Nauti
People’s Choice: Favourite Community Project in the CBRM
- Rotary Sydney’s Ribfest
People’s Choice: Favourite Thing to Do/Experience in the CBRM
- The Highland Arts Theatre
People’s Choice: CBRM Citizen of the Year
- Austin Chapman