For over 24 years, the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) has been presenting the annual business achievement awards to worthy recipients across the territory. Since 1999, those awards have been called the Nunavut Business Achievement Awards.
Awards are handed out for the following categories:
- Qikiqtani Business Achievement Awards.
- These awards highlight businesses and businesspersons from across the Qikiqtani region who contribute to their community.
- Business of the Year
- A business that has a positive impact during the year who demonstrates leadership, and is actively involved in their community.
- Businessperson of the Year
- An individual who achieved something out of the ordinary during the year and who has a positive influence in the business community.
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- This award recognizes the long-term commitment of an individual to the business community.
- Special Achievement Award
- Awarded to an individual, business, or group who has displayed extraordinary success or innovation in their economic development activities.
- Volunteer of the Year Award
- Awarded to a businessperson who contributes to make a positive impact for their community.
BRCC, Executive Director, Chris West, Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Timmun Alariaq accepting on behalf of Huit Huit Tours, Tommy Manning, Volunteer of the Year award winner, Mike Wilkins, Special Achievement Award winner, Hitmakerz, Thor Simonsen, Businessperson of the year, Clarence Synard, Business of the year award, Al’s BnB, Allan Mullin and Al’s BnB employees, Lester Taqqaugaq and Samuel Illupalik.
Please contact the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce at (867) 979-4654 if you require any additional information.
Past recipients
| Qikiqtani Business Achievement Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | Lifetime Achievement Award winner | Timmun Alariaq, Huit Huit Tours |
| Volunteer of the Year Award winner | Mike Wilkins, RL Hanson Construction Ltd | |
| Special Achievement Award winner | Thor Simonsen, Hitmakerz | |
| Businessperson of the Year | Clarence Synard, NCC Investment Group Inc. | |
| Business of the Year Award | Al's BnB, Allan Mullin and Al's BnB employees, Lester Taqqaugaq and Samuel Illupalik | |
| 2019 | Business of the Year | Rankin Inlet Legion |
| Business Person of the Year | Cody Dean, Canadrill | |
| Lifetime Achievement | John Matthews, Atiilu Real Estate & Property Management | |
| Special Achievement | Rannva Simonsen, Rannva Designs | |
| Volunteer of the Year | Steve Sullivan, Frobisher Inn | |
| 2018 | Business | Black Heart Café |
| Business Persons | Mona Godin & Time Bayne | |
| Lifetime Achievement | Mark Bray | |
| Volunteer | Clarence Synard | |
| 2017 | Business | Upper Base Garage & Caribou Cabs |
| Business Person | Glenn Cousins, Kakivak Association | |
| Lifetime Achievement | Stuart Kennedy | |
| Special Achievement | WASCO | |
| 2016 | Business | Marketplace |
| Business Person | Harry Earle, Arctic Fishery Alliance | |
| Lifetime Achievement | Ken Toner, Atuqtuarvik Corporation | |
| Special Achievement | Kenn Borek | |
| 2015 | Business | Victoria's Arctic Fashions |
| Business Person | Jim Wilson | |
| Lifetime Achievement | Steve Birrell | |
| Special Achievement | Shawn Lester | |
| 2014 | Business | NCC Development |
| Business Person | Greg Cayen | |
| Lifetime | Paul Murphy & Helen Klengenberg | |
| Special Achievement | Mike Webster | |
| Special Recognition | Michael Hart | |
| 2013 | Business | Nunageek Solutions |
| Business Person | Sheatie Tagak | |
| Lifetime | John Jacobsen | |
| Special Achievement | Frobisher Bay Touchdown Services | |
| 2012 | Business | Nunastar |
| Business Person | Dr. Leia Cunningham | |
| Lifetime | Frank May | |
| Special Achievement | Nunavut Tourism | |
| Special Recognition | Jim Currie | |
| 2010 | Business | Western Eskimo Co-Op |
| Business Person | Peter Tapitai | |
| Lifetime | Robert Long | |
| 2009 | Business | Boothia Ventures |
| Business Person | Wilf Wilcox | |
| Lifetime | Qikiqtaaluk Corporation | |
| Special Achievement | Ray Lovell | |
| Special Recognition | Mike Hine | |
| 2008 | Business | Arqvaartuq Services Ltd |
| Business Person | John Hickes | |
| Lifetime | Bob Hanson | |
| Special Achievement | ArtCirq | |
| 2007 | Business | Grise Fiord Co-Op |
| Business Person | Kenn Harper | |
| Lifetime | Bryan Pearson | |
| Special Achievement | Atuqtuarvik | |
| 2006 | Business | Qiniq |
| Business Person | Charlie Lyall | |
| Lifetime | Ray Mercer and Peter Tatty | |
| Special Achievement | Bob Long and Elu Lodge | |
| 2005 | Business | Nunavut Youth Consulting |
| Business Person | Pitseola Shoo | |
| Lifetime | Dave and Cecilia Fox | |
| Special Achievement | Francophone Society | |
| 2004 | Business | Frobisher Inn |
| Business Person | Matty McNair and Paul Landry | |
| Lifetime | Terry Ryan | |
| 2003 | Business Person | Jimi Onalik |
| Lifetime | Jacques Belleau | |
| Special Achievement | Bob Long and Elu Lodge | |
| 2002 | Business | Isuma Productions |
| Business Person | Zach Kunuk | |
| Lifetime | George D'Aoust | |
| 2001 | Business | Baffin Flower Studio |
| Business Person | Meeka Mike | |
| 2000 | Business | Innirvik Support Services |
| Business Person | Pauloosie Kooneeliusie, Pikaluyak Outfitting |
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| Lifetime | Lyn Woodhouse | |
| 1999 | Business | Arctic Ventures |
| Business | Nunanet Communications | |
| Business Person | Robert Hanson, RL Hanson Construction |
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| Lifetime | Gordon Rennie | |
| 1998 | Business | Toonoonik Sahoonik Co-op |
| Business Person | Jerry Ell, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation | |
| Lifetime | Fred Coman | |
| 1996 | Business | Igloolik Isuma Productions |
| Business Person | Douglas Lem | |
| Lifetime | Tower Arctic | |
| Special Achievement | Joavie Alivaktuk Steven Roberts Jerry Ell |
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Event Date:
Friday, September 23, 2022
Location:
Iqaluit, Nunavut