The Prix Panache Hearst Business Awards Gala made its return on Saturday night. The event was hosted by the Northern Corridor Chamber of Commerce at the Hearst Arts Council.
L-M-S Rail Service took home the night’s biggest prize of Business of Year, while Follow Her North was chosen as the New Business of the year recipient. Gino Hince of Hince Transport was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Community Builder – Universite de Hearst
Customer Service – Hearst Air Service
Innovation Award – Rick’s Muscle World
Outstanding Workplace – Caisse Alliance – Hearst
People’s Choice Award – Veilleux Camping and Marina
Non-Profit of the Year – Northeastern Ontario Settlement Services
New Business of the Year – Follow Her North
Business of the Year – LMS Rail Service
Lifetime Achievement Award – Gino Hince – Hince Transport