Sudbury Living was one of 10 Greater Sudbury businesses recognized for entrepreneurial spirit by the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce at the Bell Business Excellence Awards Ceremony.
The magazine, which is published by Laurentian Publishing, the parent company of Northern Life, was recognized in the New Venture category during the gala presentation, held at the Caruso Club May 11.
"I'm delighted that the magazine was recognized," Patricia Mills, Sudbury Living's publisher, said. "(Sudbury Living is) incredibly well received in Greater Sudbury. It's gratifying to know that it's recognized as a winning venture. It shows that good ideas and good people behind them can be successful, even in recessions. An idea is an idea, but when your staff champion your idea and bring it to life, they're the real movers and shakers."
The magazine is a quarterly publication that focuses on the lives and lifestyles of Greater Sudbury residents. A Sudbury Living for Students and Sudbury Living Wedding magazine have also been published under the brand, and the magazine has hosted spring and fall lifestyle and home shows.
"Sudbury Living is really about the people of Greater Sudbury and the life people live in Greater Sudbury," Mills said. "That's why it's such a popular magazine."
Fuller Industries recognized as company of the year
Fuller Industries was recognized as company of the year at the awards. The award was sponsored by Northern Life and Northern Ontario Business. Fuller Industries has been in business for more than two decades in the steel pile and fitting fabrication sector, and now employs 100 people across offices in Greater Sudbury, Saskatoon, Vancouver, and Edmonton.
Other award recipients included Sudbury Credit Union (Chair's Award), Ramakko's Outdoor Adventure Store (service excellence), Bella Vita Cucina (business start up), Akfit Fitness Superstore (entrepreneur of the year), Labrecque Technologies (SOHO), Azilda Family Foot Care (young entrepreneur of the year), HLS Hard Line Solutions (innovation), and the Caruso Club (hospitality).
"This year's nominees have demonstrated a commitment to hard work and innovation," Debbi Nicholson, Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, said in a press release.
The awards, sponsored by Bell, recognizes local businesses and entrepreneurs whose contributions to the community raise them above their peers.
