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continued from p.3 Shred-it takes its place as a business icon She credits the award, and success of its recent $65-million fundraising campaign to equip the new hospital, to OHF's volunteers. "For them to have this kind of accolade really is giving them just reward for a long campaign that was engaging tens of thousands of people. They were very successful," said Triano. "It was a constant effort of engaging people, inspiring people and letting them feel they could make a difference by contributing. We couldn't have done that without the volunteers." A business icon The Business Icon Award, which recognizes a prominent Oakville firm that is highly-regarded locally, was given to Shred-it, information security company. Vincent De Palma, president and CEO, said the recognition is a "testimony to the hard work of our 5,400 team members each day to deliver incredible service to our customers," as well as a testament to its 425,000 customers. "Following in the footsteps of Ford, Tim Hortons and The Weather Network...we've entered into some great company here. It's recognition of the achievements this company has attained over a long period of time," said De Palma. "We're very proud to be members of the Oakville community." For more information, visit www. oakvillechamber.com OABE recipients Oakville's Large Business of the Year -- Geotab Inc. Oakville's Entrepreneur of the Year -- Surround Integrated Oakville's Professional Services Provider of the Year -- Hearing Excellence Inc. The Morris Mercanti Restaurateur of the Year -- El Spero Family Restaurant Genworth Community Builder of the Year -- Lakeside Logistics Inc. RBC Small Business of the Year -- Pretty in Pink Spa Studio Inc. Franchisee of the Year -- Sunset Grill ­ Oakville South Bell Mid-size Business of the Year -- BluePencil Information Security Inc. Oakville Hydro Conservation Leadership Award -- Denninger's Oakville's Business Icon Award -- Shred-it Oakville's Charity or Not-for-Profit Excellence Award -- Oakville Hospital Foundation 13 | Friday, March 25, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Bell Mid-size Business of the Year award recognizes a company with five to 20 employees and/or primarily serves regional or provincial markets and/or generates annual revenues between $2 million and $10 million. The award went to Blue-Pencil Information Security Inc., which specializes in document security. Five-star customer service Jeff Walker, director of sales, said the company focuses on providing five-star customer service, something "we set a precedent benchmark for whenever possible." "Internally, we feel like we're doing the best job we can do. But it is nice to be recognized outside of our own company," said Walker. Two other distinctive awards -- Oakville's Business Icon Award and the Charity or Notfor-Profit Excellence Award -- were handed out during the night, too. The Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF) was recipient of the latter accolade, which honours a charity or not-for-profit that is regarded in the community for raising funds or providing services to improve the lives of local residents. "There are such a great number of charities in Oakville that make the town work. 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