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This innovative company uses a customer-centric program that Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award:
focuses on flexibility and accommodation. Since opening in Olena Weber, Weber Immigration
2020, it has grown from supporting international entrepreneurs Olena Weber’s path to entrepreneurship began as soon as she
with business training to being one of only 40 businesses in arrived in Canada from her native Ukraine and now just over
Canada awarded “Designated Organization” status by the Federal a decade later, has carved out a successful business in the
Government under the StartUp Visa program. education and immigration/legal sectors. Last year, she launched
an online business accelerator program promoting her personal
Business of the Year 50 Employees & Over Award: brand as a coach & educator. Olena also launched two podcasts
Jackman Construction Ltd.
What began in a garage in 2011 as a small home-grown business to great reviews and gives back by volunteering at The Women’s
has grown to become a leading firm specializing in construction Centre of Halton and is passionate about helping other women
management, general contracting, renovation, excavation, entrepreneurs succeed. In fact, she hopes to set up a scholarship
and drywall, now employing more than 60 people under five within the next two years at the University of Waterloo to help
companies. This gives Jackman Construction Ltd. the unique women pursue post-secondary education.
ability to offer a wide scope of services and provides co-op New Venture of the Year Award:
students the chance to volunteer with several divisions all The Poop Valet Pet Waste Removal Service
year long on various projects. The company also has a strong What began in 2022 as a part-time venture led to the inception
commitment to supporting women in construction and is a of a business that fills a much-needed community and
regular participant in the women only programming offered by environmental gap. The Poop Valet offers a service that not only
the Chamber and GVCA. enhances the overall living conditions for pets and their owners,
but also offers viable solutions for individuals facing challenges
Outstanding Workplace – Employer of the Year Award: due to physical injuries, or age. Its successful business model
Valet Car Wash now extends to commercial property management, resulting in
Fostering a supportive workplace has become pivotal for Valet
Car Wash. By implementing an initiative called Standards of expansion to other regions. The company actively participates in
Excellence that coaches and trains its employee to deliver industry forums and community events, and remains dedicated
exceptional customer service, and prioritizing hiring based to innovation and environmental responsibility, and the fostering
on personality traits, character, and values, Valet Car Wash of healthy, clean communities for pets and their owners.
has created a team that is focused on shared principles WOW Cambridge Award:
and is adaptable to workplace changes. At Valet Car Wash, Melissa Hutchinson (Mr. Sub)
a comprehensive health benefit program is provided which Providing good customer service is something Melissa
promotes health and wellness through an annual "lifestyle Hutchinson has always taken to heart. During her time at Mr.
spending allowance," providing employees discretionary funds Sub, going above and beyond was a daily occurrence. In fact,
for enriching their personal lives. when one of her regular customers couldn’t come in for a meal,
Marketing Excellence Award: Melissa volunteered to drop it off on her way home. She also
From Farm to Table Canada Inc. dropped by the home of another regular customer because she
It was an opportunity of a lifetime which resulted in Farm to feared he had fallen ill. It’s this type of service that exemplifies
Table Canada to create a successful omnichannel marketing what this award is all about and the amazing quality of talent
message once its partnership with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats that can be found in our community.
& Tim Hortons Field to distribute a cobranded popcorn was
announced. Focusing on differing markets, From Farm to Table
Canada has seen its credibility in the sports and tourism
marketplace explode. Factor in numerous media interviews and
a very successful social media campaign, and this has resulted
in not only increased brand awareness for From Farm to Table
Canada but an increase in sales both online and in stores.

Spirit of Cambridge Award:
Charm & Wick Candle Co.
Through various initiatives and partnerships, Charm & Wick
Candle Co. has continually been raising awareness, promoting
acceptance, and creating opportunities for individuals on the
autism spectrum. It also actively seeks to hire individuals on
the spectrum, providing them with a supportive and inclusive
work environment where they can thrive and showcase their
talents. This business makes a positive impact and spreads
messages of inclusivity and celebrates the unique abilities and
perspectives of individuals with autism. By prioritizing inclusivity,
empowerment, and awareness, Charm & Wick Candle Co. is a
successful business and a force for positive change in the world.

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