The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cobourg are pleased to announce Spoolon Manufacturing Limited as the 2024 James Crossen Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
Spoolon is a family owned and operated metal spools manufacturing business established in 1967 under the direction of Bill Ito and family. The 2024 James Crossen Lifetime Achievement Award is proudly sponsored by Alliance Security Systems of Northumberland and will be presented at the Business Achievement Awards on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Best Western PLUS Cobourg Inn and Convention Centre.
The James Crossen Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes outstanding lifetime achievement and contribution to the business community. The award is named after James Crossen, founder of Cobourg Car Works and one of Cobourg’s earliest and most successful entrepreneurs.
“We are honoured and humbled to be recognized for such a prestigious award. Doing our part in this great community is something we feel strongly about. Part of what makes our community so great is that there are so many businesses who share the same philosophy,” says Mark Ito, P. Eng, Spoolon Manufacturing Limited.
“We’re absolutely delighted to recognize Spoolon with the prestigious James Crossen Lifetime Achievement Award. A multi-generational family-owned and operated manufacturing business, Spoolon has been an active and engaged supporter of the community and a member of the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce since 1969,” says Business Achievement Award Co-Chair Wendy Sommerville.
“Congratulations to Spoolon Manufacturing Limited for their exceptional achievement. Winning the prestigious James Crossen Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to your unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and your community. Here's to celebrating your remarkable journey and the countless milestones yet to come,” says Business Achievement Award Co-Chair Melissa Graham.
Nominate Your Favourite Businesses
To qualify for the Business Achievement Awards, nominated businesses must be located and in operation in the Town of Cobourg, the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand or the Township of Hamilton for a minimum of two years (with the exception of those in the “New Start Up” category). Businesses receiving a minimum of three independent nominations will proceed to the second stage of the judging process. Businesses cannot nominate themselves.
Businesses can be nominated in the following categories:
- Communications and Technology
- Health, Wellness and Beauty
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Business and Consumer Services
- Manufacturing & Agribusiness Sector
- Retail Trade Sector
- Skilled Trades
- New Start-Up
- Non-Profit Sector
In addition to the above categories, the committee will recognize the recipients of the James Crossen Award for lifetime achievement, the Town of Cobourg Mayor's Award and the Chamber Chair's Award during the ceremony.
Employees of the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg are not eligible for nomination.
Nomination Deadline: The public is encouraged to submit their business nominations by Friday, February 16, 2024. The nomination form is available online at https://nccofc.ca.
Gala Celebration of Business
The Business Achievement Awards Presentation Ceremony takes place on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Best Western PLUS Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre. Show your local business and community support by purchasing your ticket to the 2024 Business Achievement Awards. Tickets are $88.49+ hst/each and are available online at www.nccofc.ca or at the Chamber Building, 278 George Street, in Cobourg’s Downtown Heritage District or by calling 905-372-5831. The ceremony offers an excellent opportunity to connect with some of Cobourg’s business owners and entrepreneurs and celebrate our business community. For additional information or to reserve tickets, please contact the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce at 905-372-5831 or visit the website at https://nccofc.ca.