2018 Canada China Business Excellence Awards
The winners of the CCBC Canada China Business Excellence Awards were announced during a luncheon on
October 3, 2018 in Toronto. CCBC extends our congratulations to all the Award winners:
- Outstanding Achievement Award
- Young Entrepreneurs Award
- Education Excellence Award
- E-Commerce Achievement Award
- SME Excellence Award
Outstanding Achievement Award
(L-R: Peter Kruyt, HAN Tao, The Honourable Keith Colwell, Emily Thompson, JIANG Yingchun, Ian Smith, Sarah Kutulakos)
Gold
Clearwater Seafoods
Nova Scotia
Silver
Government of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Bronze
Poly Culture North America Investment Corporation Ltd.
British Columbia
This award was presented to a CCBC member organization, of any size, in any sector, that has made significant achievements at any time over the 40 years of CCBC’s history. The outstanding member has achieved success in China by undertaking bold ventures resulting in commercial success and has clearly distinguished itself from its competitors.
Young Entrepreneurs Award
(L-R: Peter Kruyt, HAN Tao, MA Xiangyuan (representing SHAO Yang), Steve Di Fruscia, CHOW Wesley (representing Michael Burak), Sarah Kutulakos)
Gold
Dr. Yang SHAO, Geneseeq
Ontario
Silver
Steve Di Fruscia, Tianco
Quebec
Bronze
Michael Burak, Languages in Motion Ltd.
Alberta
Encouraging young Canadians to diversify business to include China is imperative for Canada’s future prosperity. When CCBC was established in 1978, no one could predict how far China’s economy would come. This category recognizes entrepreneurs who have come of age during China’s opening and reform period, who have created dynamic businesses that have include China in their global strategy.
Education Excellence Award
(L-R: Peter Kruyt, HAN Tao, Randall Martin, Guy Lefebvre, Alan Middleton, Howard Balloch, Virginia Macchiavello, Sarah Kutulakos)
Gold
Faculty of Law, Université de Montréal
Quebec
Schulich Executive Education Centre’s Asian Business and Management Program (SEEC-ABMP)
Ontario
Silver
British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE)
British Columbia
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd.
Dalian, China
Bronze
Suzhou Centennial College
Ontario
This award was presented to a CCBC member organization in the education sector that demonstrates outstanding achievement in delivering China-related success including, but not limited to, research partnerships, recruitment, student/faculty exchanges, alumni relations, institution linkages, executive training, and provision of Canadian curricula.
E-Commerce Achievement Award
(L-R: Peter Kruyt, HAN Tao, Husayn Remtulla, Emily Thompson, Ian Smith, Sarah Kutulakos)
Gold
Clearwater Seafoods
Nova Scotia
Viva Naturals
Ontario
This award was given to a company who has successfully incorporated e-commerce into its China go-to-market strategy.
SME Excellence Award
(L-R: Peter Kruyt, HAN Tao, ZHOU Swan, Donald Wehrung, Mary Whittle, Kurt Sorschak, Sarah Kutulakos)
Gold
Paragon Testing Enterprises
British Columbia
Silver
Clear Lake Wineries Inc.
Ontario
Bronze
Xebec Adsorption Inc.
Quebec
The award was given to an enterprise that best exemplifies the innovative inclusion of China in the company’s growth and its overall strategies. The successful implementation of such initiative has significantly improved the firm’s competitive edge and financial performance.
The Canada China Business Excellence Awards recognize companies that have achieved excellent results in their business dealings and/or investment with China. The winners honoured today have, over the past two years, made tremendous strides in growing their enterprises and deepening their ties with China. CCBC is pleased to share our members’ success stories with the business community through these biannual awards.
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