2008 Biz X Awards Winners
Canadian Awards
(Businesses and People in the Windsor & Essex County Region Only)
BUSINESS & SERVICE
“Outstanding New Business Of 2008”: Tango
“The Guiding Light of Private Schools”: Academie Ste. Cecile
“The Leading On-Line Local Biz”: Windsoreats.com
“Concrete Proof This Contractor Is Set In Stone”: Villa Construction
“Your Git-R-Done Equipment Rental Spot”: Colbro Equipment Rental & Sales Co. Ltd
“Tow-rific Service” Brian’s Towing
PEOPLE
“The Martial Arts Instructor That Kicks Butt”: Brian Brunelle of Brunelle Martial Arts & Sport Karate
“The Videographer Who Makes A Great Scene”: Dennis Marentette of D.D.M. Video
“Yoga Instructor Who Always Bends Over Backwards For U”: Dianne Bondy of Eastside Yoga
“The Physiotherapist With All The Right Moves”: Chuck Smith of Smith Physiotherapy Clinic
“Super Hero Debt Relief Fighter”: Brenda Bertrand of Credit Counselling Services/Financial Fitness Centre
“Favourite Local TV News Personality”: Jim Crichton of “A” News
RETAIL
“Spectacular Storefront”: Jones & Co.
“Brilliant Bathroom Renovators”: Family Home Improvements
“The Accessory Shop That’s Forever In Fashion”: Anne’s on the Avenue
“The Master Of Disguise Costume Party Palace”: The Party Warehouse
“Seventh Heaven Religious Gift Store”; Brisebois Christian Bookstore & Gift Shoppe Inc.
“Picture Perfect Art Gallery”: Nancy Johns Gallery & Framing
HOSPITALITY
“Good Ole Home Cooking”: Meadows by the Lake
“Thai Cuisine Experts”: Thai Palace
“Kiddie Kingdom”: Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens
“Sparkling Winery”: Viewpointe Estate and Winery
“Sensational Seafood Paradise”: Caldwell’s Grant
“Most Creative Cocktail Concoction”: The Strawberry Bomb at Papa Cheney’s Whiskey Well
US Awards
(Businesses and People in the tri metro Detroit region only)
“Favourite TV News Anchor”: Carmen Harlan of WDIV
“Michigan Biz That Best Caters To Canadians”: Mexican Town Restaurant