Local orthodontist wins award

WINDSOR-ESSEX – The Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the annual Business Excellence Awards and Dr. Maxwell Abraham, of Abraham Orthodontics in Leamington, is among the winners.

According to the Chamber, the awards are the “premier business event of the year, recognizing successful businesses and people and the contributions they make to the growth and prosperity of our economy.”

The award gala was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here are the winners for 2021:

ATHENA Leadership Award, sponsored by Bell: Marlene Corey, YourTV.

Believe Windsor-Essex Award, sponsored by WFCU: Farrow, award presented to Chairman and CEO Rick Farrow.

Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Grant Thornton: Michael Difazio, Owner, Michael Difazio Reclaim Artistry.

Green Innovation, sponsored by University of Windsor and University of Windsor Alumni Association: GreenerFarms.

DR. ABRAHAM

Large Company of the Year, sponsored by St. Clair College: Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing.

Mid-Size Company of the Year, sponsored by RBC: Brave Control Solutions.

New Company of the Year, sponsored by Enbridge: Plant Joy.

Pillars of Our Community, sponsored by Motor City Community Credit Union: Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch.

Professional of the Year, sponsored by TD Commercial Banking: Janice Kaffer, President and CEO, Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare. Small Company of the Year, sponsored by Families First: Colasanti Controls.

Tourism and Hospitality Award, sponsored by Caesars Windsor and OLG: North 42 Degrees Estate Winery.

Young Professional of the Year Award, sponsored by Libro Credit Union: Dr. Maxwell Abraham, Owner, Abraham Orthodontics.