Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce

September 22, 2023 was the celebration of the the Parry Sound and Area Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business Excellence Awards on the beautiful Island Queen. Entertainment was provided by Briar Summers and delicious food by the Parry Sound High School Culinary Team.

 

President's Choice Award

The President’s Choice Award, sponsored by Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce is a special recognition award to a Member business that the President of the Board thinks is most deserving to win. This chamber member is always actively promoting and dedicating their time to the chamber. This business has been a long-standing member, not only within the community, but in the Chamber of Commerce network as well.

Winner: Peter Istvan Photography

Peter Istvan

Gail Burrows, Board Chair, says:

Well deserved. You have been a long time supporter for business in multiple roles/volunteer/personal interest facets. Can’t think of a better individual that epitomizes the Chamber philosophy of Connect, Learn and Advocate.

 

Community Spirit Award

The Community Spirit Award sponsored by Dunn’s Parry Sound Self Storage, recognizes a business or organization that promotes and encapsulates the resilient community spirit of the Parry Sound Area. This award can be won by both chamber members and non chamber members alike. It is a community-based award, nominated by and voted on by your peers.
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Outstanding Customer Service Award

The Outstanding Customer Service Award, sponsored by Norbram Group Insurance Benefits Inc. is an award presented to a Chamber Member that has gone above and beyond in providing superior customer service.
Winner: Bearly Used Books

Award accepted on behalf of Bearly Used Books

bearly used books

 

Chamber Champion Award

The Chamber Champion Award, sponsored by Donald T Ritchie Insurance Broker Ltd. A Division of McDougall Insurance is an award that recognizes the efforts of a Chamber Member, who champions the Chamber of Commerce's efforts through effective use of Social Media sharing, word of mouth or display of support.

Winner: Moose FM 103.3 Parry Sound
moose fm 103.3

 

Growth and Innovation Award

The Growth & Innovation Award, sponsored by Parry Sound Community Business and Development Centre is an award presented to a Chamber business that has demonstrated determination, perseverance, and growth. This could encompass expansions into new markets or location growth, introduction of new products or services and positive local impact.

Winner: Legend Spirits Company
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Entrepreneur of the Year Award

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Peter Istvan Photography is an award presented to a Chamber Member who is either in their first year, or a business who has made outstanding strides in the past year.

Winner: Sound Wealth Financialsound wealth

People's Choice Award

The People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Stand Out Business is an award presented to the business that the public feel is their favourite in the Parry Sound Area. This award can be won by both chamber members and non chamber members. This is a community based award, nominated by and voted on by your peers.

parry sound forest school


The Business of the Year Award

The Business of the Year Award, sponsored by The Labour Market Group is an award to recognize a Chamber Member that exemplifies the core values of innovation, resilience, collaboration, resourcefulness, diversity, equity, inclusion, environmental sustainability or community support.
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All images are from Thom Morrissey Photography. View more photos from the 2023 Parry Sound of Chamber Commerce Business Excellence Awards. 

News release: Parry Sound Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Awards Gala in the books

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