Fromagerie Kapuskoise wins business of the year at chamber awards gala

Businesses along the highway 11 corridor celebrated their successes on Saturday night during the annual Northern Corridor Chamber of Commerce Awards gala at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

La Fromagerie Kapuskoise took the top prize as Business of the Year, while Geno’s Design was chosen as best new business. The non-profit organization of the year was the Kapuskasing Indian Friendship Centre.

Here is a complete rundown of winners:

Business of the year sponsored by Kap Minerals – Fromagerie Kapuskoise

New Business of the year sponsored by North Claybelt CFDC – Geno’s Design.

Community Builder Award Presented by Universitie de Hearst – Caisse Alliance

Non-profit organization of the year presented by TD Bank – Kapuskasing Indian Friendship Centre.

Customer Service Award sponsored by Hearst Air – Cooper Equipment Rentals.

Outstanding Workplace Award sponsored by Far Northeast Training Board – Kapuskasing and area Family Health Team.

Innovation Award sponsored by Link North – Northern Truss

People’s Choice Awards sponsored by College Boreal – Sip N Surf Cafe and Eatery.

Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Kapuskasing EDC – Trevor and Sylvie Russell – Trevor’s Computer Centre.

Denis Puska
Denis Puska
Denis J. Puska marks his sixth year back in his hometown of Kapuskasing. He spent the past 18 years broadcasting hockey in the United States. Denis is also celebrating his fourth decade in broadcast journalism. He not only handles news duties at Moose FM but he is the morning show host from 6 to 10 am Monday through Friday.

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