19 13 | Wednesday, March 19, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com TH ANNUAL OAKVILLE AWARDS Saluting the best of local business Greetings from the Oakville Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Oakville West Now in its 19th year, the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence (OABE) are dedicated to recognizing exemplary models of excellence and community service by Oakville's businesses. On behalf of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Oakville West (RCOW), we commend all the nominees for this year's OABE on the dedication and hard work which led to their nomination. What an outstanding achievement! As business people and entrepreneurs, we want to be able to focus our efforts on creating value, creating jobs and building something meaningful we often risk our livelihoods and our life savings doing so. These awards recognize local businesses for the invaluable contribution they make to the community's economic development, unique character and outstanding quality of life. Being recognized by one's peers, either through an OABE nomination or award, is a thank you for the hard work and risk nominees have incurred. As ambassadors for business in Oakville, nominees and award recipients provide guidance and inspiration to new and seasoned businesses as well as young, aspiring entrepreneurs. They help foster the spirit of adventure and enterprise, risk and reward for young people and so it is fitting that the proceeds from the OABE help support Rotary youth programs. New awards have been introduced this year. These new categories are designed to further reflect and recognize Oakville's business community: · Medium Business of the Year · Oakville Hydro Conservation Leadership The finalists have all demonstrated outstanding business acumen and have given back to their community ensuring the quality of life we enjoy in Oakville continues. Thank you for attending and celebrating the 19th Annual OABE with us! Orla Johnston Chair of the Board Oakville Chamber of Commerce Susan Sheppard President Rotary Club of Oakville West Nominated for Large Business of the Year 2014 1660 North Service Road East, Suite 102 Oakville Tel: (905) 815-9510 Fax: (905) 815-0449 E-mail: Info@canadiantitleloans.ca CTL wishes to congratulate all of the Nominees for the Oakville Business Excellence Awards and is proud to be a part of this esteemed group. Canada's European Appliance Specialist for over 25 years, and a proud member of the Oakville Business Community.