2021 Business Achievement Award Finalists Announced

WHITBY (September 20, 2021) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) announced today the finalists for the Business Achievement Awards. The WCC is honoured to recognize the outstanding accomplishments in the community at its virtual Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards gala on Wednesday, November 10. This annual event recognizes local businesses that have demonstrated a passion for excellence, a commitment to their community and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Businesses and individuals will be awarded in seven categories. The 2021 Business Achievement Award finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are:

Business Achievement Award 1-15
Maddox Media
SmartDeskCRM Inc.
UpLynk Technology Works

Business Achievement Award 16-49
Conpute Corporation
CRCS DKI
ServiceMaster Restore of Durham

Business Achievement Award 50+
Farm Boy
OPG
Whitby Public Library

Todd Skinner Entrepreneur of the Year
Peter Bocking, Bocking Grieve Group Ltd.
Brandon Hill, Hills Moving
Andrew Valyear, UpLynk

New Business of the Year
Bingham Controls Ltd.
Hire & Fire Your Kids
ThryvX

Not for Profit of the Year
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region
Community Care Durham
Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise

Businessperson of the Year
Alexis Kofman
Corette Miller
Kevin Casey

In addition to the Business Achievement Awards, the WCC honours Whitby’s outstanding
contributors through the prestigious Peter Perry Award. An astute businessman dedicated to his
community, town founder Peter Perry embodied the spirit of giving that the award was
designed to commemorate. This honour has been presented annually in his name since 1955.
To learn more about this historic award, visit whitbychamber.org/peterperry.

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Established in1928, The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is a not-for-profit organization
that engages the business community to unite, advocate, support and grow economic
prosperity. By creating connections, the WCC fosters a thriving business community through
learning and leadership. Hosting more than 80 events throughout the year, the WCC provides its
membership and the business community with the opportunity to celebrate local business,
establish solid relationships, develop business leads, or simply unwind after hours.
For more information please contact:

Natalie Prychitko
Chief Executive Officer
Whitby Chamber of Commerce
209 Dundas St. E.,
Whitby, ON L1N 7H8
905-668-4506 ext. 225
natalie@whitbychamber.org