Oakville Awards for Business Excellence

The Oakville Awards for Business Excellence (OABE) is dedicated to recognizing exemplary models of excellence and community service by Oakville’s businesses. The annual program is organized by The Rotary Club of Oakville West—in association with the Oakville Chamber of Commerce.

The “OABE” culminates in a prestigious Gala Dinner and Award ceremony. The proceeds from this event, including the considerable support from our many sponsors, provide for the Rotary Club’s numerous youth and academic programs such as the Oakville Awards for Academic Excellence, the Oakville Youth Development Centre, and Camp Enterprise.

Since its inception, the OABE has generated over $250,000 in youth support and student awards while honouring over 150 exceptional entrepreneurs and businesses in our town. An excellent record in itself!

 2009 OABE Winners

Julia Hanna, Ristorante Julia & Ritorno's, Oakville's Restaurateur of the Year;

Dave Warren, Total Tech Pools Inc., Oakville's Small Company of the Year;

Dirk Gebhardt & Maria Kinlough, The Body Shaping Fitness Studio for Women Inc., Oakville's Professional and Other Services Provider of the Year;

Neil Cawse, Geotab Inc., Oakville's Large Company of the Year;

Laura Porreca, Lovable Labels Inc., Oakville's Entrepreneur of the Year;

Megan Johnson (Absent), Oakville Place, Oakville's Environmental Leader of the Year

(L to R): Julia Hanna, Dave Warren, Dirk Gebhardt, Maria Kinlough, Neil Cawse, Laura Porreca, absent: Megan Johnson

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