AWARDS SPOTLIGHT
The 30th Annual “Business Excellence Award” Finalists Photos courtesy of Rebecca Lefebvre
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he Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Windsor Star, recently announced the finalists of 10 award categories and two award winners for the 30th annual “Business Excellence Awards” (BEA) during a reception at The Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Drive West, Windsor. The majority of the winners are revealed the night of the awards ceremony, Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Chrysler Theatre. A post-award dinner follows in the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Skyline Ballrooms. Tickets are now available on the website: WindsorEssexChamber.org. However, during the January 15, 2020 press conference, two award recipients (top right) were announced who are also formally recognized during the May ceremony.
“Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalists — Charlie Hotham (Hotham Building Materials); Nancy Campana (Nouveau Event Planning) and Michael Difazio (Michael Difazio Reclaim Artistry)
“Believe Windsor Essex Award” RECIPIENT — Farrow represented by Romeo Girardi and Walter Pizzolitto
CONGRATS TO THESE TWO WINNERS! “ATHENA Leadership Award” RECIPIENT — Marlene Corey (YourTV)
PRESENTING THE 2020 BEA FINALISTS . . .
(Pictured from the left with representatives named if necessary).
“Small Company of the Year” Finalists — Colasanti Controls (Steve and Yvet Colasanti); Shoppers Drug Mart Devonshire Mall (Dr. Matthew Thibert) and Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards (David Meloche).
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