Press Release: 2025 MBT Business Excellence Awards
MEDIA RELEASE
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE CELEBRATED IN MARKHAM:
Board of Trade Announces 2025 Business Excellence and ASPIRE Awards’ Recipients
Markham, November 27, 2025/ — Markham Board of Trade (MBT) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 35th Annual Business Excellence Awards, the 13th Annual ASPIRE Awards and the Anthony Roman Award.
The 2025 Business Excellence Awards were presented to:
Business Employer of Excellence: Smith and Long Limited
Community Involvement & Cultural Enrichment: Fête Chinoise (PALETTERA Inc.)
The Donald Cousens Conservation & Environmental Leadership Award: Macrotek Inc.
Entrepreneurship: Mimigo Canada
Food Service & Hospitality: Pears Restaurant
Global Business Excellence: Novo Plastics Inc.
High Quality and Service: Disano Sprinkler Design Limited
Innovation: NordSpace Corporation
Women Led Business: Milla Yurman, SYC CPA Professional Corporation
Markham Destination Ambassador Award: Go Place
The Anthony Roman Award, which honours an individual who is both a community leader and a successful business person, was presented to Khalid Usman.
“Congratulations to the 2025 award recipients, finalists, and nominees. And a huge thank you to our generous event sponsors for their continued support,” stated Markham Board of Trade President & CEO Chris Collucci. “I’d also like to acknowledge the award’s selection committee for their diligence in reviewing and determining the 2025 recipients.”
The Board of Trade ASPIRE Awards recognize business leaders and young professionals under the age of 40. The 2025 recipients are:
Professional Excellence: Benson Lau, Fuwa Fuwa Pancakes
Community Involvement: Shirley Lin, Volunteer Connect
Start-up: Alice To, Visual 99
The Business Excellence Awards are Markham’s annual celebration of entrepreneurial spirit and business success. Any business located in the City of Markham is eligible. Nominations open early next year, visit www.markhamboard.com for details.
For more information:
Aeron Yeung, 289.844.3025, info@markhamboard.com
About Markham Board of Trade:
Markham Board of Trade (MBT), a local non-profit Chamber of Commerce, serves the largest municipality in York Region. For over 40 years MBT has advocated for economic development and business growth in Markham, serving a community of 10,000 businesses.
MBT enhances the success of its members by offering exclusive programs and services to assist them in growing their networks and businesses. MBT connects local businesses through digital channels and in-person networking events. MBT produces Markham’s Annual Buyer’s Guide and Markham’s exclusive business magazine, the Markham VOICE.
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