The Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the annual Business Excellence Awards.
The Chamber says the awards are the “Premier Business Event of the Year, recognizing successful businesses and people and the contributions they make to the growth and prosperity of our economy.”
The award gala was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Here are the winners for 2021:
ATHENA Leadership Award – Sponsored by Bell
Marlene Corey, YourTV
Farrow (Award presented to Chairman and CEO Rick Farrow)
Entrepreneur of the Year – Sponsored by Grant Thornton
Michael Difazio, Owner, Michael Difazio Reclaim Artistry
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