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
OshawaON 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

Gabe & Pancha’s

Excellence in Business (1-30 Employees), Presented by Invest Durham

Walton Restoration

Excellence in Business (31+ Employees), Presented by RBC

Elm Law

Innovation in Business, Presented by Durham College

Alary Technologies

Intrapreneur of the Year

Ted Peters – Alary Technologies

Not-For-Profit of the Year, Presented by TD

Ignite Durham Learning Foundation

Sustainability Award

Walton Restoration

Tourism Operator of the Year, Presented by Courtyard by Marriott Oshawa

Tribute Communities Centre

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Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | Trinity Design Photography

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