[HALIFAX, NS] — The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront was the place to be on January 26 for local businesses as the Halifax Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2012 Halifax Business Awards and celebrated the 12th anniversary of the awards gala.
"Our 2012 finalists have very different businesses, come from different backgrounds, and industries. But despite all their differences, there is one thing they do have in common — confidence. Confidence in their ideas, confidence in their businesses, and confidence to take chances, even when the risks are high and the future is unclear," says Valerie Payn, president of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.
The Halifax Business Awards winner's circle:
• Winners for New Business of the Year:
GOLD WINNER – Schoolhouse Gluten- Free Gourmet Ltd. ; SILVER WINNER – Liquid Gold Olive Oils & Vinegars Inc.; BRONZE WINNER – I Heart Bikes Inc.
• Winners for Small Business of the Year:
GOLD WINNER - Cedar Bay Grilling Company; SILVER WINNER – MHPM Project Managers Inc .; BRONZE WINNER - GreenGym Outdoor Fitness Equipment
• Winners for International Business of the Year:
GOLD WINNER – Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership ; SILVER WINNER – Acadian Seaplants Ltd. ; BRONZE WINNER – Nautel Ltd.
• Winners for Business of the Year:
GOLD WINNER – The Shaw Group Ltd. ; SILVER WINNER – Miller Tirecraft ; BRONZE WINNER – Farnell Packaging Ltd.
• Winners for Business Person of the Year:
GOLD WINNER – Jean-Paul Deveau ; SILVER WINNER – Sean O’Regan ; BRONZE WINNER – Steve Durrell
