Thunder Bay Chamber Announces the Annual Business Awards of Excellence Recipients

THUNDER BAY – May 16, 2025:  The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners in 12 categories for this year’s 31st Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by Bell. The themed event “Honouring our Past, Celebrating our Future” commemorates the 140th anniversary year of the Chamber of Commerce within our community.

The evening highlighted the success of the business community featuring historical exhibits from the Thunder Bay Museum and Lake Superior Scottish Regiment.

“The Chamber’s 140th anniversary is a special opportunity for the business community to come together to honour our past and celebrate our future” said Charla Robinson, President. “We are extremely proud of all the nominees and tonight’s winners. Their dedication and business excellence will lead our community to growth and prosperity.”

Business Excellence Award Winners

Customer Service Excellence

Sponsored by TD

Reid’s Furniture – Patricia Poohachoff

Looking Good

sponsored by Enbridge

Magnus Theatre

Not For Profit Excellence

sponsored by Impala Canada

Thunder Bay Public Library

New Business Excellence

sponsored by Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Northern Peak HR

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

sponsored by Jones Insurance

Thunder Bay Public Library

Quality of Life

sponsored by TBT Engineering Limited

Ageless Aesthetics Studio

Small Business Excellence

sponsored by Thunder Bay CEDC

Thunder Bay Border Cats

Medium Business Excellence – Tie for 1st Place

Sponsored by Weilers LLP

NOMAD by Pinetree Catering

Medium Business Excellence – Tie for 1st Place

Sponsored by Weilers LLP

U2 Fasteners

Large Business Excellence

sponsored by MNP

Lowerys

Game Changer

sponsored by Synergy North

Woodland Heritage Northwest

Young Entrepreneur

sponsored by OPG

Connor Remus – Pocket Change Bar

Business Person of the Year

sponsored by OLG

Liana Frenette – TBT Engineering Limited

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