| November 17, 2009 VICTORIA - Richard T. Lee, MLA for Burnaby North, rose in the Legislature yesterday to congratulate the winners of this year’s Burnaby Business Excellence Awards. “On November 4 the Burnaby Board of Trade presented their Business Excellence Awards,” said Lee. “My city of Burnaby is home to many dynamic and vibrant companies, and this year many of them were nominated for recognition in a variety of categories. “I would like to take a moment to recognize this year's winners. Costco Wholesale Ltd. was the winner of the Burnaby Community Spirit Award. The award for Environmental Sustainability went to Hemlock Printers Ltd. Soyaworld Inc. was named Business of the Year. Glentel Inc. was also inducted into the Hall of Fame. “I am pleased to note that the business community in my riding of Burnaby North was well represented amongst this year's winners,” added Lee. “The Business Innovation Award went to INSINC, a new media company which is the leader in on-line video delivery in Canada. “GigaLuma Technologies Inc. won the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. GigaLuma specializes in designing interactive and engaging e-learning courses and e-information programs. “In the category of Not-for-Profit Organization of the year, Cameray Child and Family Services took home top honours. It's great to see this community-based organization — which has provided specialized counselling services to children, youth and families in Burnaby and New Westminster since 1972 — receive this recognition. “Cioffi's Meat Market and Deli, known for its quality meats and cheeses and other fine ingredients, was named Small Business of the Year, and Jack Kuyer of the Valley Bakery Ltd. was named Businessperson of the Year. His European bakery is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year as well as this award. “I ask that this House join me in recognizing this year's winners of the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards,” concluded Lee. Visit Richard’s website at www.richardleemla.bc.ca -30- |
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