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CANADIAN INDUSTRY ONLINE - NOVEMBER 2012
A HISTORY OF SHINING SPOTLIGHT
ON BUSINESS SUCCESS
The Ontario Business Achieve-
ment Awards (OBAA) were created
to celebrate Ontario’s rich history of
innovative, ethical and profitable busi-
ness. Launched in 1983, the OBAAs
shine a spotlight on innovation and en-
trepreneurial spirit that are at the heart
of business in Ontario.
In 2007, after partnering with the
Ministry of Economic Development
and Innovation’s Ontario Global Trad-
ers Awards, the OBAAs took a lead
role in celebrating export success in
Ontario!
Each year, hundreds of compa-
nies are nominated for their contribu-
tions to Ontario’s success as a global
player. Companies from all sectors are
honoured. OBAAwinners are linked
by their innovation, drive, creativity
and their passion for doing business in
Ontario. Over 200 OBAAs have been
presented so far, in the proud presence
of peers and senior political leaders
representing all parts of Ontario.
2012
OBAA WINNERS:
ICAO Award for Corporate Governance
Western University
Desjardins Award for Large Business
Canada Goose, Inc.
Teknion Corporation
Innovation Award
Cosmetic Transformations Inc.
RBC Award for Small Business
CARSTAR
Miovision Technologies
OGTA: NRT Technology Innovation – Exports
Award
MetalCraft Marine
–
BRONZE WINNER
MIS Electronics
Inc
. –
SLIVER WINNER
Rapp Optical
–
GOLD WINNER
Market Expansion Award
Norcan Hydrulic Turbine
Inc
.-
BRONZE WINNER
Bartell Morrison
–
SILVER WINNER
Cravo Equipment Ltd
. –
GOLD WINNER
Nominations for the 2013 OBAA will open in
February 2013.