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The Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC), Business Awards 2009 recognize Aboriginal, Métis, and Inuit businesses within the Nuu-chah-nulth Region (Vancouver Island, BC) and Nuu-chah-nulth businesses (regardless of their location), and NEDC Clients. 

This year, these awards honoured businesses in FIVE categories and were presented at a Gala Event October 22nd, 2009, celebrating the substantial and growing role of Aboriginal business in our region.

Whether you are a small business owner or a sole proprietor running a business out of your home, managing a large staff of a community-owned enterprise, or you are growing a business from the ground up as an entrepreneur, these awards will recognize and celebrate your Achievements.

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Nomination forms are now closed.  The winners of the 2009 NEDC Business Awards are as follows:
  • Best Environmental & Sustainable Business
    • UPNIT POWER CORPORATION
  • Artist of the Year
    • GORDON DICK
  • Best Cultural Business
    • TLA-OOK CULTURAL ADVENTURES (Giselle Martin & Douglas Wright)
  • Best Youth Business (>36 years of age owner)
    • CUP & SAUCER EATERY (William Miller)
  • Business of the Year
    • BRAKER ELECTRIC LTD (Cliff Braker)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE NOMINEES AND WINNERS OF THE 2009 NEDC BUSINESS AWARDS.

If you know of an Aboriginal business in the Nuu-chah-nulth region or Nuu-chah-nulth owned business that deserves an award for outstanding achievement, please remember to nominate them for an NEDC Aboriginal Business award!