To be held October 29th at the Oakfield Golf & Country Club
This year’s Keynote Speaker is Tia Upshaw.
“EHCC is thrilled to anounce that Tia Upshaw will be the the keynote speaker for the 2024 Business Exellence Awards!
Tia Upshaw is an extraordinary individual, excelling as a mother, author, and serial entrepreneur. Her commitment to empowering women and fostering business excellence is evident in every facet of her work. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences as a mother of three, Tia understands the importance of balancing family responsibilities with ambitious goals, using her children’s insights to drive positive change.
Passionate about uplifting Black women, Tia founded Black Women in Excellence, providing a platform for them to connect and thrive. Her unwavering dedication to empowerment has transformed lives and inspired countless individuals. Tia’s impact will undoubtedly continue to shape future generations of entrepreneurs, leaving behind a legacy of empowerment and success.”
2024 Business Excellence Awards Sponsors
Innovative Business of the Year
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Non-Profit of the Year
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Agricultural Business of the Year
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Tourism-Hospitality Business of the Year
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Young Entrepreneur of the Year
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Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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New Business of the Year
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Outstanding Customer Service
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Business of the Year (1-6 employees)
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Business of the Year (7+ employees)
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Event Partners / Sponsors
Reception Partner
Insurance Partner
Venue Partner
Member Benefit Partner
Speaker Partner
Event Sponsors
Prior Years’ Winners
2023 BEA Winners
Innovative Business of the Year
After Trauma Empowerment Network/Violet Rose
Presented by Susan Fillmore Real Estate
Non-Profit of the Year
East Hants Family Resource Centre
Presented by East Hants
Agricultural Business of the Year
Sunnycroft Farms Ltd.
Presented by Payzant Home Hardware Building Centre
Tourism/Hospitality Business of the Year
Ravens Rest Retreat Ltd.
Presented by Halifax Stanfield
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Jessica Wagner – Paw-some Adventures Inc.
Presented by MLP
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
Corridor Community Options for Adults
Presented by Nova Scotia Works
New Business of the Year
Renew Health Inc.
Presented by Caldwell Roach Insurance
Outstanding Customer Service
Sally Manley – PROTx Inc.
Presented by Co-operators
Business of the Year 1-6 Employees
Soaring Crane Sushi
Presented by CBDC
Business of the Year 7+ Employees
Paw-some Adventures Inc.
Presented by BDC
2022 BEA Winners
Non-Profit of the Year
Hants East Assisting Refugees Team
Presented by Caldwell Roach Insurance
Agricultural Business of the Year
Withrows Farm Market
Presented by Payzant Home Hardware Building Centre
Tourism/Hospitality Business of the Year
Shangri-La Cottages
Presented by Halifax Stanfield
New Business of the Year
The Beefy Weiner
Presented by MNP
Business of the Year 1-6 Employees
Nelson Hill Tire & Repairs
Presented by CBDC
Business of the Year 7+ Employees
East Hants Animal Hospital
Presented by BDC
Young Entrepreneur
Soaring Crane Sushi
Presented by RBC
Outstanding Customer Service
Debbie Isenor (AA Munro)
Presented by McNeill's Service Center
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
Cup of Soul Cafe
Presented by Nova Scotia Works
Tom Parker Chamber Member of the Year
Nova Scotia Works – Futureworx
Presented by East Hants & District Chamber of Commerce
2019 BEA Winners
Outstanding Customer Service
Darren McLaughlin of Napa Elmsdale
Presented by Chill Street
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
Sobeys Elmsdale
Presented by Futureworx
Non-Profit of the Year
Hants East Assisting Refugees Team - (HEART)
Presented by Elmsdale Vision Centre
Agricultural Business of the Year
Withrow's Farm Markets
Presented by Caldwell Roach Insurance
Export Business of the Year
Ledwidge Lumber Co.
Presented by English Law
Young Entrepreneur
Jeff Stone of Stone's Plumbing & Heating
Presented by Municipality of East Hants
Tom Parker Chamber Member of the Year
Michael Blois
Presented by East Hants & District Chamber of Commerce
New Business of the Year
East Hants Animal Hospital
Presented by CBDC Hants-Kings
Micro Business of the Year
East Coast Detailing
Presented by East Coast Credit Union
Business of the Year 2-6 Employees
Lilypond Vintage Furniture & Home Decor
Presented by BDC
Business of the Year 6+ Employees
Strides Health & Fitness Club
Presented by RBC
2018 BEA Winners
Business of the Year
Chill Street Fresh Beer & Cider Market
Presented by BDC
New Business of the Year
Boxmill Bakery & Cafe
Presented by East Coast Credit Union
Employer of the Year
The Barn
Presented by Municipality of East Hants
Business Person of the Year
Barry MacLeod - Chill Street
Presented by RBC
Export Business of the Year
Ledwidge Lumber Co.
Presented by English Law
Young Entrepreneur
Jeff Stone of Stone's Plumbing & Heating
Presented by Municipality of East Hants
Tom Parker Chamber Member of the Year
Michael Blois
Presented by East Hants & District Chamber of Commerce
New Business of the Year
East Hants Animal Hospital
Presented by CBDC Hants-Kings
Micro Business of the Year
East Coast Detailing
Presented by East Coast Credit Union
Business of the Year 2-6 Employees
Lilypond Vintage Furniture & Home Decor
Presented by BDC
Business of the Year 6+ Employees
Strides Health & Fitness Club
Presented by RBC
2017 BEA Winners
Business of the Year
Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop
Presented by English Law
Business Person of the Year
Pam McNeil – Cup of Soul Cafe
Presented by CBDC Hants-Kings
Community Booster
Shooter's Bar & Grill
Presented by Leno's Stop Shop
Employer of the Year
McNeill’s Shell
Presented by RBC
Green Leader
Elmsdale Landscaping Ltd.
Presented by Enfield PharmaChoice
Healthcare Service of the Year
PROTx
Presented by MNP
Home-Based Business Excellence
Allie Huybers Fitness
Presented by Morgan's Transport Refrigeration Services Ltd.
Marketing Champion
Chill Street Brewing
Presented by Elmsdale Vision Centre
New Business of the Year
The Barn
Presented by BDC
Non-profit of the Year
Corridor Community Options for Adults (CCOA)
Presented by East Coast Credit Union
Outstanding Customer Service
The Barn
Presented by Caldwell Roach
Professional Services Business of the Year
Sharon Prest – Foundations For Learning
Presented by Halifax Stanfield
Restaurant of the Year
Rob Bitar’s Ristorante
Presented by Brannen's Service Center Ltd
Tom Parker Chamber Member of the Year
Bob Bona
Presented by Scotiabank
Top Tourism Business
Shubenacadie River Runners
Presented by East Hants
Young Entrepreneur
Allie Huybers – Allie Huybers Fitness
Presented by Chill St.
Futureworx presents: Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Timeless & Twist
Presented by Nova Scotia Works
2016 BEA Winners
Employer of the Year
Elmsdale Lumber Company (ELCO)
Presented by English Law
Marketing Champion
Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop
Presented by East Hants
Green Leader
Windmill Holstein Inc.
Presented by RBC
Innovation / Technology
Municipality of East Hants
Presented by Elmsdale Vision Centre
People’s Choice in Customer Service
PROTx
Presented by The Mortgage Group
Community Booster
Scotiabank
Presented by Leno's Stop Shop
Young Entrepreneur
Michael Blois, ExploreGore
Presented by CBDC Hants-Kings
Tom Parker Chamber Member of the Year
Sheila Bianchi
Presented by Theriault Financial Inc
2015 BEA Winners
Business of the Year
Elmsdale Vision Centre
Presented by McNeill's
Business Person of the Year
David Caswell - Enfield PharmaChoice
Presented by WBLI Chartered Accountants
Community Booster of the Year
Leno's Stop Shop
Presented by East Hants
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Troy Blair
Presented by Theriault Financial Inc
Rising Star Award
K & A Taxi
Presented by BDC
Young Entrepreneur(s) of the Year
Jeff Campbell - JDC Electric Inc
Presented by CBDC Hants-Kings
Tom Parker Chamber Member of the Year
Linda D. Wood
Presented by The Mortgage Group
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jim Isenor
Presented by English Law