Established in 1982 to acknowledge and celebrate local achievement, the Business Achievement Awards have become London's most prestigious business event of the year. Hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce, nearly 1,200 guests gather every year at the London Convention Centre to recognize business achievements, making this event the largest business awards gala of its kind in Canada. You can learn more about the awards program on the Chamber's website and can see highlights by searching #BAA2018 on Twitter. })
In addition to the nine winners that took home awards at the ceremony, Jones Packaging was recognized with the 2018 Corporate Icon Award. This award is given to a corporation that has demonstrated achievement in business, making either an immediate impact on or a sustainable long-term contribution to the economic progress of our community. Past winners in this category include McCormick Canada, Libro Credit Union, and Goodlife Fitness to name a few.
Founded in 1882, Jones is a London, Ontario success story of generational entrepreneurship, responsive innovation, and global leadership. Be it a box of candy, a blister pack of cold medicine, or a bottle of vitamins, Jones has found its way into millions of homes worldwide. Learn more about Jones in our London Magazine video below:
Without further ado - take a look at the winners from the 2018 Business Achievement Awards:
- Bentley Hearing Services - Small Business of the Year
- WinAIR (AV Base Systems) - Medium Business of the Year
- Northern Commerce - Large Business of the Year
- Gray Ridge Egg Farms (L. H. Gray & Sons Ltd.) - Agribusiness Award
- Armatec Survivability - Beyond Borders Award
- KPMG LLP - Corporate Social Responsibility Award
- 3M Canada - Environmental Leadership Award
- Diebold Nixdorf - Excellence in Human Resources Award
- Canadian Centre for Product Validation (CCPV) - Innovation Award
From testing new products in hopes of commercializing at CCPV - which is a first of its kind facility in Canada - to 3M Canada developing sterilization and infection prevention products used in hospitals around the world, it's no surprise why these businesses were recognized for their achievements this year.
Many of these award winners, including WinAIR, Northern Commerce, and Diebold Nixdorf, as well as finalists Digital Echidna, Big Blue Bubble Inc., and Arcane Digital, continue to grow and are looking for talent to join their team. You can explore their open opportunities on our London Tech Jobs portal.
Being a finalist for an award is in itself a great accomplishment. Congratulations to the following finalists that have grown and seen success here in London:
- Small Business: Anderson Craft Ales, Carswell Partners, Exodus Escape Rooms
- Medium Business: C & V Income Tax Services, Globally Local, Wastell Homes
- Large Business: Digital Echidna
- Agribusiness: Bonduelle
- Beyond Borders: Big Blue Bubble Inc.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: rtraction
- Environmental Leadership: London City Centre
- Excellence in Human Resources: Arcane Digital
- Innovation: Predator Bird Services
