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TBDC AWARD WINNERS AND FINALISTS
From innovation, to community impact, to unyielding perseverance, the first-ever TBDC Awards Gala celebrates TBDC Graduate business owners who embody the ‘Essence of Entrepreneurship’. The Award winners and finalists are people who’ve not only built a successful business from the ground up, but also show a drive, spirit and determination that encourages us all to aim higher, do better and give back to the community.
We are pleased to present the 2009 TBDC Award winners.
Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Honours a "TBDC Graduate Entrepreneur" who has demonstrated creativity and sound management in achieving dynamic growth.
Mario Fiorucci, The Healthy Butcher
Excellence in Innovation
Honours a "TBDC Graduate" who has created a new technology or innovative product or service that have had a positive impact for consumers.
Chris Carder, ThinData
Excellence in Perseverance Award
Honours a "TBDC Graduate with a Disability" who has overcome obstacles that could have been prohibitive to creating a successful business.
Zoe Zimmerman, Kataya
Excellence in Youth Entrepreneurship
Honours a "TBDC Youth Graduate" who has successfully applied their entrepreneurial spirit to the creation of a sustainable business venture.
Jacqueline Sava, Soak Wash
Excellence in Community Impact Award
Honours a "TBDC Incubator Graduate" who has made an impact through creating employment opportunities, increasing wealth creation or fostering environmental change in the city of Toronto.
Daniel Merizen, Onigo Imports
Winners were announced at the TBDC Awards Gala on May 6, 2009.
