The Atikokan Chamber of Commerce hosted its AGM & Business Awards Banquet on May 3rd, 2012 at the Little Falls Recreation Centre.

And the Winners are.......

Business Excellence Award: The Bargain Shop!

Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Sunset Windows & Doors

Health & Safety Award: Atikokan Fire Rescue

Customer Service Award: Heather Maynard - Service Ontario

Ambassador's Award: Barnard Family - Atikokan Mudslingers Club

Saturday, May 26th
9:00am to 12:00pm
Atikokan Arena
All Proceeds to Atikokan Figure Skating Club
Come Find Some Great Items and Support Our Local Skaters

7:00 PM

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012

17 Sec Timer

4 Games & 1 Full House

Cards Available at Usual Outlets

Proceeds to Kiwanis Projects

Licence # M697242

“Watercolours of the Northwest”

Watercolour Paintings by Stephen Emms

May 19 – June 23, 2012

The Pictograph Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon – 3:00 pm.


Atikokan Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting & Awards

“We are proud to host this event each year as it recognizes businesses, organizations, and individuals for their outstanding achievement and the contributions made to economic growth and prosperity within our community of Atikokan.”

Business Awards Categories

Business Excellence Award
Presented to a Business that consistently exhibits excellence in business growth, community involvement and serves as a role model for other businesses.  Sponsored by CFOB 93.1 The Border

Entrepreneur of the Year
Presented to an Entrepreneur who has demonstrated innovation, vision, and business growth. The nominee may have founded a business, purchased an existing one and turned it around or diversified a business. Sponsored by Atikokan Economic Development Corporation

Customer Service Award
Presented to an Individual or Business that is committed to high standards of customer service, delivers exceptional service in their dealings with customers and educates and encourages their staff to improve and excel in matters of customer relations, problem solving and innovation. Sponsored by TBay Tel

Ambassador's Award
Presented to an Individual, Business or Association whose outstanding involvement and participation inspire and cause increased quality of life in the community. Sponsored by Tramin Limited

Health & Safety Award   

Presented to an Individual or Business who has demonstrated a noticeable difference in safety performance either in the workplace or in the community; and an active commitment to, and participant in improving safety, either in the workplace, in the community, or both. Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Rules of Business Awards Nominations

  1. Any business in the Atikokan region is eligible to be nominated.
  2. Nominees may be nominated for more than one (1) award; however, each award category must be submitted on a separate form.
  3. Individuals and companies are encouraged to nominate themselves.
  4. Using nomination criteria, state clearly why you are nominating this candidate.
  5. All submissions must have a typed or legible handwritten description referring to the specific award criteria.
  6. Judging is based solely on the accompanying information.
  7. Nominations may be dropped off at the Chamber Office located at 214 Main Street West, faxed: (807) 597-2726 or emailed: info@atikokanchamber.com

Download AGM Nomination form