The Oakville Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Oakville West are pleased to announce this year’s recipients for the CN Not-for-Profit Award, the Bell Community Builder Award, and the Business Icon Award. Recipients will be honoured at the 29th Annual Oakville Awards for Business Excellence gala on May 29, 2024 at the Oakville Conference Centre.
The evening will also recognize 32 finalists over 9 categories. Award recipients of each category will be announced at the gala. Tickets are available for purchase at www.oakvillechamber.com.
“We received a record number of nominations and the judges have done an incredible job to select the 32 finalists. We are especially excited to highlight two new categories, the Oakville Hydro Sustainability Leader of the Year award and the O’Connor MacLeod Hanna, LLP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader of the Year award. Oakville is home to a rich array of companies who excel in contributing to the wellbeing of our community. The Chamber takes great pride in recognizing their achievements.”
– France Fournier, President & CEO, Oakville Chamber of Commerce
DISTINGUISHED AWARD RECIPIENTS
CN Not-for-Profit Award:
The CN Not-for-Profit Award honours not-for-profit organizations who are highly regarded in the area for raising funds and providing services to improve the lives of people within our community. This year the chosen recipient is Halton Women’s Place.
Halton Women’s Place’s (HWP) mission is to provide a safe haven, information, and education to support women and children to live a life free from violence. Founded in 1977, HWP operates two shelters servicing the Region of Halton, providing 24hr crisis, information support lines, outreach services, and emergency shelter. Last year, this organization provided support through 2,115 calls to the 24-hr crisis, information, and support line; 167 individuals supported through emergency shelter; and 3,829 transitional support services by phone or in person. Halton Women’s Place continues to provide comprehensive support, enhancing accessibility, inclusivity, and expanding their reach to empower women and children, and build safe communities.
Bell Community Builder Award:
The Bell Community Builder Award recognizes a business that has, over a period of time, demonstrated exemplary business practices and dedicated involvement in the community. This year the chosen recipient is MG Shore Restaurants, Tim Hortons owned and operated by Geoff Shore.
Embodying the Community Builder spirit, Geoff Shore, Owner-Operator of Tim Hortons franchises in Oakville, is involved in many community initiatives. A quick look at their social media captures the numerous fundraisers and events that Geoff and his team participate in to help raise important funds for the not-for-profit community in Oakville. Specifically, it was Geoff’s quick response and personal involvement in helping to re-settle Ukrainian refugees that brought his community involvement to the next level. Finding jobs for many of the refugees was a first step that led to Geoff personally coordinating meetings with elected officials to ensure all avenues were being explored. Next time you pick up a Timmies, know that you are supporting a true Community Builder.
Business Icon Award:
This award recognizes a prominent Oakville business which is highly regarded in the business community. This year the chosen recipient is Cherry & Hoyle Roofing Ltd.
Cherry & Hoyle’s tagline is “Our family will take care of your family” and having opened their doors in 1953, this Oakville-based, family-owned business can attest to a long-standing iconic relationship with this community. Three generations strong, this family has been dedicated to providing quality services for both residential and commercial properties. As the company is passed down through the generations, it is not uncommon to find repeat customers, whose work was initially constructed by the first-generation owner. The company prides itself on building long-lasting roofs, but what they cherish most of all is building long-lasting relationships with their clients.