This past Thursday evening 7 members of the BEA Board, including: Pauline Thornham, Rajbalinder Ghatoura, Gauravi Sani, Yarim Hinojosa, Amisha Moorjani, Dayle and David Laing, attended a gala awards dinner hosted by the Brampton Board of Trade (BBOT). Each year BBOT recognizes individuals and businesses, large and small, across different categories for their work in growing Brampton’s economy and Brampton’s community through inspiration, innovation, dedication and, determination,
This year the BEA was nominated in the Business Excellence Award, Social Responsibility category. There were 6 nominees in this category including Algoma University, ReStyle Beauty Boutique, Sheridan College and, The Daniels Company. Pretty stiff competition.
“The Social Responsibility Award recognizes a business that demonstrates an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the community, environment, and society. This award celebrates organizations that integrate sustainable practices, champion community initiatives, and lead with purpose to address social and environmental challenges. Nominees in this category go beyond profit, actively contributing to the betterment of Brampton and beyond through ethical practices, employee engagement, and meaningful outreach programs. Whether through environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion efforts, or community investment, these businesses embody the spirit of responsible leadership and corporate citizenship.”
https://bramptonbot.awardify.io/categories#details_social_responsibility
I’ll save you the suspense. The BEA lost out to The Daniels Company. Daniels is a real estate developer which has been building low-carbon, energy efficient projects in Brampton for over 10 years. Brampton’s City Hall West Tower is one of their designs which was built to LEED® standards, earning a Gold rating. According to the City of Brampton’s website, “LEED® certification recognizes a building’s outstanding environmental sustainability in design, construction and operation. Projects need to earn points in several categories to receive LEED® certification, such as Location and Transportation, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Innovation and more. Based on the number of points earned, a project then receives one of four LEED® rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum.”
While the BEA itself may not have won an award last night, the evening was far from a bust. BEA Board member Amisha Moorjani’s business, The Food Quotient was recognized in the “Community Contributor” category. The Food Quotient provides high quality catering using local suppliers where possible and ethical, sustainable business practices. Try them out the next time you need a caterer or a healthy home cooked meal without the trouble of home cooking.
“The Community Contributor Award recognizes a Brampton business or organization that has made a significant and positive impact on the local community. This award celebrates outstanding contributions through philanthropy, volunteerism, and community engagement initiatives that have enriched the lives of Brampton residents and fostered a sense of connection and well-being. Nominees in this category exemplify the spirit of giving back by demonstrating leadership in addressing community needs, supporting local programs, and driving meaningful change that enhances Brampton’s social, cultural, or environmental fabric. This award honors those who go above and beyond to make Brampton a better place for all..”
https://bramptonbot.awardify.io/categories#details_community_contributor
Anyone who works with Amisha can see that she embodies all the characteristics of a community contributor as noted above. Congratulations Amisha!
Next year for the BEA? Who knows.