Six London Companies Receive Prestigious Awards at London’s 24th Annual Business Achievement Awards Gala

London ON – The London Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the following companies are recipients of 2007 Business Achievement Awards:

• Corporate Icon Award: EllisDon Construction
• Small Business of the Year: Selectpath Benefits and Financial Inc.
• Large Business of the Year: Libro Financial Group
• Human Resources Award: Ernst & Young LLP
• London Quality Award: Metropolitan Maintenance
• Product Innovation Award: ActivPlant Corporation

The Corporate Icon Award was the only award recipient announced in advance of the evening's event.

Over 1,200 of London's top business leaders gathered at the London Convention Centre for the 24th Annual Business Achievement Awards gala to celebrate the finest in business achievement and excellence and cheer on the 14 finalists vying for awards in the five different award categories.

“London's success is dependant on a strong and vibrant business community and tonight is an opportunity for us to reflect on the amazing success and talent in our community,” says Gerry Macartney, CEO & General Manager of the London Chamber of Commerce. “What continually impresses me is the wide range of diversification we see in our finalists. You really can't put a finger on any one sector or business type. That's what makes London's economy so successful and why London is touted as one of the best places in the country to start or grow a business.”

For more information about the awards, including nomination and judging process, contact:

Gerry Macartney, CEO & General Manager
London Chamber of Commerce
Tel: (519) 432-7551 ext. 30
Email: gerry@londonchamber.com
Web: www.londonchamber.com