NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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On June 23, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce will join leaders in business, government and community to celebrate the achievements of outstanding local businesses, organizations and individuals at the 2016 Guelph Awards of Excellence Gala.
Peter Barrow, an accomplished business leader and philanthropist, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Guelph Chamber of Commerce at this gala event.
“Peter Barrow epitomizes a lifelong commitment to business and community, having played the role of successful entrepreneur, influential community leader and inspiring mentor,” notes Kithio Mwanzia, President & CEO of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. “Over his celebrated career, Peter has worked with a vast array of companies and community organizations – successfully helping them grow and flourish. Indeed, he embodies so many great professional and personal attributes, and continues to help grow Guelph into what’s become a leading community in Canada.”
In addition to awarding the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Guelph Chamber will present awards in several other categories as part of the 2016 Chamber Business Awards.
The finalists for the 2016 Chamber Business Awards include:
Emerging Business Award:
Cupanion
10 Carden
McCormick Photography
Community Spirit Award:
Intrigue Media
Making Box
JL’s Home Hardware
Excellence in Business Award (50+ employees):
RLB
Lifelearn
Reid’s Heritage Homes
Excellence in Business Award (up to 50 employees):
Guelph Solar
Sutherland Insurance
Kelso & Company
This year’s 2016 Guelph Awards of Excellence Gala will take place on June 23 at Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre.
It will include awards presentations including the Mayor’s Awards; Downtown Volunteer of the Year Award; Guelph and Wellington Branch ACO Heritage Awards; Chamber Business Awards; United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin Campaign Awards; and Innovation Guelph Awards.
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