The finalists were revealed Monday afternoon for the Barrie Business Awards, which will be returning in person for the first since 2019.
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce and the City of Barrie unveiled the finalists for the 2022 awards today at the chamber offices in the south end. The award winners will be announced at a gala event on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
“It's a lot of work, but I can say that everyone from the chamber office and the businesses are happy to get back to the event,” chamber executive director Paul Markle told BarrieToday. “It's always a great gathering and we’ll have about 300 people in attendance.”
The awards will take place at Liberty North on Caplan Avenue.
The awards and finalists are as follows:
Manufacturing Sector Business Excellence Award
Advanced Motion & Controls
Canplas Industries
TNR Industrial Doors
Service Business Excellence Award
Trooper Pet Veterinary Nursing
Emergency Management Group Inc
Simcoe Family Dentistry
Hospitality & Tourism Business Excellence Award
Town and Country Steakhouse
Vision Travel
Wine Journeys
Not-For-Profit or Charitable Organization Award
Busby Centre
Glowing Hearts Charity
Youth Haven
Marketing & Promotions Award
Assisting You Social
Rock 95/Kool FM/Barrie 360
SocialSquared Digital Marketing Inc.
Small Business of the Year Award
Baker Studios
Mooshfood Supermarket African Caribbean
Ruby Tattoo Studio
Pay It Forward Award
Barrie Chrysler and 400 Chrysler
Superior Home Health Care
Wild Lotus Floral Design
Business Growth Award
Brian's Little Electric Inc.
Madison Taylor Design
Ripe Juicery
Employer of the Year Award
Affordable Comfort
Busch Systems
Mak Mechanical
New Business Award
Jet Lag Voyages
Stasis Jiu Jitsu & Yoga
Whoosh Logistics
Young Professional of the Year Award
Rebecca Bartley, Trooper Pet Massage and Services
Stephanie Gareau, Body Works Fitness + Wellness
Tom Zinn, Affordable Comfort
Arch Brown Entrepreneur Award of Excellence
Doug Bingley, Central Ontario Broadcasting
Patricia Dent, Grow Vantage
Mike Kinsey, Mak Mechanical
Employee of the Year Award
Maria Baker, Trooper Pet
Bill Bradbury, Busch Systems
Taylor Schaly, Trainers Choice
Tickets for the black-tie optional event can be purchased online by clicking here.
