Business leaders across the city sure fit together nicely at the 2017 NOVA Awards Thursday night.

The sold-out gala saw over 700 people in attendance, and there was lots of fun to be had.

“The recipients of tonight’s Nova Awards are tremendous examples of the unique talent and passion at the very heart of Timmins’ business community,” President Christine Bender said in a release.

The alcohol was even local, as Full Beard Brewing served beer to patrons and the chocolate fondue fountain from Just Beecause Chocolates and Confections was a major hit once the awards were handed out.

The Bucket Shop were the recipients of the President’s Award.

Here is a list of other winners for each category, with finalists listed underneath:

BMT Insurance & Financial Services Business Contribution to the Community Award (1-5 Employees): Tree Bandit

  • BioPed Footcare
  • Near North Video Productions

The Venture Centre Business Contribution to Community Award (6-10 Employees): Northern Windows & Doors

  • Albert’s Sports & Work Wear Ltd.
  • Bermuda Tan

NorthernTel Business Contribution to Community Award (11+ Employees): Fountain Tire

  • St. Mary’s Gardens
  • Vets Taxi & Dispatch Service Inc.

FNETB Best Place to Work Award: Family Eye Care

  • Gosselin Law Firm Professional Corporation
  • Great White North Technology Consulting Inc.

Collège Boréal Young Professional Award (Under 40): Katelyn Malo, Black Spruce Gallery & Framing

  • Natisha McLeod, Beautiful Noise
  • Dr. Michael Popovic, Timmins Chiropractic Clinic

RBC Marketing Award: Radical Gardens

  • Bella Esthetics & Spa
  • O’Reilly Sports

PIC Productivity, Innovation & Diversification Award: NORMAP

  • Handy Hydrant
  • PAIB Insurance Inc.

Northern College Service Excellence Award: Chic Baby & Kids

  • Hampton Inn by Hilton Timmins
  • Lemongrass

Caisse Populaire de Timmins New Business Award (Under 2 years): The Working Class

  • Get Ribbed Smokehouse & BBQ Pit
  • Z Timmins Inc.

TD Bank Group Business of the Year Award (1-5 Employees): Timmins Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy

  • Quantum Realty Services Ltd.
  • Workforce North

Scotiabank Business of the Year Award (6-10 Employees): Rainville Health

  • Emergency Response & Support Services
  • Timmins Flower Shop Inc.

Kidd Operations Business of the Year Award (11+ Employees): DJB Mining Products & Services Ltd.

  • Attawapiskat Enterprises
  • The Bucket Shop

De Beers Canada Indigenous Partnership Award: Cree Quest

  • Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
  • NORCAT and Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group

City of Timmins Non-Profit Organization Award: Timmins Festivals and Events Committee

  • Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins
  • Northern College

OPG Lifetime Business Achievement Award: Mascioli Construction Co. Ltd.

  • John’s Neon Signs Ltd.
  • Timmins Garage Inc.
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