On October 1st we covered the photography for The Pearl Gala: a special 30th edition of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. For three decades, this event has recognized the bold ideas, visionary leadership, and lasting impact of businesses and organizations shaping our region, and this year we’re marking the occasion with a symbol as timeless as it is meaningful: the pearl. (taken from the GOCC member event page)
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Event: 30th Annual Business Excellence Awards: The Pearl Gala
Location: Harmony Event Centre/Courtyard by Marriott
1011 Bloor Street East
Oshawa, ON L1H 7K6 Canada
Description: “Pearls represent transformation, resilience, and strength; formed over time through grit and perseverance. What better metaphor for the journey of business, leadership, and community impact? Just like pearls, success is cultivated slowly, shaped by challenges, and polished through experience.
As we reflect on 30 years of innovation, growth, and community leadership, the pearl reminds us that excellence isn’t accidental, it’s earned. It speaks to the power of investing in people, building strong foundations, and contributing to something greater than ourselves.” (taken from the GOCC member event page)
The Harmony Event Centre has a lovely area to receives guests and a bar area that opens to the hall as well as the entry reception area. We loved meeting up with old friends and making new ones while staff delivered some amazing appetizers to the attendees adorned in their pearls.
And the winners are:
Business Person of the Year, Presented by BMO
Dina Scarcelli – DMS Montessori Preschool & Daycare Inc
Emerging Business, Presented by Baker Tilly
Excellence in Business (1-30 Employees), Presented by Invest Durham
Excellence in Business (31+ Employees), Presented by RBC
Innovation in Business, Presented by Durham College
Ted Peters – Alary Technologies
Not-For-Profit of the Year, Presented by TD
Ignite Durham Learning Foundation
Sustainability Award
Tourism Operator of the Year, Presented by Courtyard by Marriott Oshawa
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Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | Trinity Design Photography






















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