2020 OTTAWA AWARDS

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

Favourite Municipal Politician:

Jim Watson

Favourite Relations Specialist:

Ravi Verma

Favourite Policy Analyst:

Nancy Laflamme

Favourite Data Analyst:

Bryan Stafford

HUMANITARIAN

Jonathan Pitre Award:

Tina Boileau

Max Keeping Humanitarian Award:

Carol Anne Meehan

Volunteer of the Year:

Dr. Mohd Jamal Alsharif

Favourite Volunteer Organization:

Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue

Favourite Not-For-Profit Organization:

Freedom Dog Rescue

LAW

Favourite Lawyer:

Stephanie Simard

Favourite Paralegal:

Jamie Labonte

Favourite Legal Assistant:

Amber Deen

Favourite Law Firm:

Parker Wallace Family Law

BUSINESS

Entrepreneur of the Year:

Nana Al

Favourite Business Owner:

Robin St. Martin

Start Up of the Year:

Overflow Brewing Company

Favourite CEO:

Alex Munter

Favourite Executive Assistant:

Sue Morin

Favourite Marketing Manager:

Ryan Miller

Favourite Employment Agency:

Excel HR

Favourite Customer Service:

Copal El Affie

Favourite Receptionist:

Ashley McCarthy

Favourite Insurance Company:

Gifford Carr Insurance

Favourite Manager:

Samantha Albert

Favourite Salesperson:

Ryan Zullo

Favourite Marketing Company/Agency:

TRUdotDESIGN

Favourite Real Estate Agency/Brokerage:

BTeam Ottawa

Favourite Real Estate Agent:

Sylvain Bourgon

Favourite HR Professional:

Jill Sullivan

Favourite Commercial Cleaning Company:

Jaiko Cleaning Services

Favourite Coworking Space:

Collab Space

Favourite Office Manager:

Gabriela Castejon Pulliza

Favourite Green Initiative:

Ruckify

Favourite Consulting Firm:

Gibson Product Design

Favourite Project Manager:

Samantha Scott

Favourite Consultant:

Sergey Poltev

Favourite Printing Company:

Gilmore Printing Services

Favourite Compliance Company:

Assent Compliance

Favourite Public Relations Professional:

Melina Kokkinos

Favourite Security Company:

Iron Horse Security and Investigations

Favourite Security Guard:

Patrick Godard

Favourite Professional Recruiter:

Ashley Thompson

Favourite IT Company:

CapitalTek

Favourite Logistics Manager:

Mark Williams

HOUSING AND RESIDENCES

Favourite Interior Design Company:

Westyle Interior Design

Favourite Home Builder:

IronTree Builders Inc.

Favourite Property Management Company:

Sentinel Management

Favourite Furniture Store:

Structube

Favourite Residential Cleaning Service:

Top Dog Cleaning Co.

Favourite Windows/Doors Company:

Verdun Windows & Doors

Favourite Moving Company:

Checker Movers

Favourite Flooring Company:

Euro Tile & Stone

Favourite Tile & Stone Company:

Euro Tile & Stone

Favourite HVAC Company:

Rick Menard Heating and Cooling

Favourite Landscaping Company:

Yards Unlimited Landscaping Inc.

Favourite Kitchen & Bath Store:

Brodie & Brown Design & Renovate

Favourite Architect:

Erin Duncan

Favourite Deck & Fence Company:

Deluxe Fencing & Decks

Favourite Roofing Company:

Century Roofing & Siding

MUSIC AND ART

Music Group/Artist of the Year:

Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine

Favourite Author:

Michel Weatheall

Favourite Dancer:

Isabel Kelly

Favourite Music/Drama Coach:

Sarah McClurg

Favourite Hip Hop Artist:

Cody Coyote

Favourite Music Store:

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments

Favourite Dance Instructor:

Carolyn Hebert

Favourite Dance School:

Denise Smith Dance Studio

Favourite Choreographer:

Alyssa Charlebois

Favourite Tattoo Artist:

Amanda Scipioni

Favourite Tattoo Parlour:

Sorry Mum Tattoo Studio

Favourite Music School:

Sarah McClurg Music School

Favourite Painter:

Anna K Hodson

Favourite Theatre Group:

The Mississippi Mudds

Book of the Year:

Solace by Genevieve Georget

Album of the Year:

Thorns by TheSoulfulPoet

Song of the Year:

Lately – Brenden MacGowan

SPORTS

Athlete of the Year:

Brooke Henderson

Redblack of the Year:

Brad Sinopoli

Ottawa Senator of the Year:

Anthony Duclair

Favourite Angler:

Jamie Pistilli

Favourite Golf Course:

Camelot Golf and Country Club

Favourite Driving Range:

Kevin Haime Golf Centre

Favourite Referee:

Peter Coleman

Favourite Golf Pro & Instructor:

Terry Cowan

Favourite Hockey Coach:

Tony Ricciuti

Favourite Assistant Coach:

Lindsay Calder

Favourite Equestrian Stable:

Royale Equestrian Centre

Favourite Team Manager:

Mary-Jean Plath

Favourite Recreation Centre:

Dovercourt Recreation Centre

Favourite Swim Instructor:

Sebastian (Ibbotson) Henningson

FINANCE

Favourite Accountant:

Sadiq Alwani

Favourite Mortgage Broker:

Sue Hameed

Favourite Accounting Firm:

HomeTown Accounting & Tax Inc

Favourite Financial Advisor:

Jay Lees

Favourite Wealth Management Firm:

Pulse Wealth Management

Favourite Mortgage Broker:

The Mortgage Advisors

Favourite Financial Analyst:

Nana Al

EDUCATION

Favourite Teacher:

Kevin Adair

Favourite Principal:

Tania Gonsalves

Favourite Vice Principal:

Carl Dobbin

Favourite Educational Assistant:

Jennifer Gareau

Favourite Early Childhood Educator:

Amy Morris

Favourite Driving School:

D.T.S.M Driving Schools

Favourite University Professor:

Luis Abanto

Favourite Special Education Teacher:

Megan Skentelbery

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Favourite Dental Clinic:
Braces Haven

Favourite Dentist:

Dr. Charles Cohen

Favourite Dental Assistant:

Sindy Lecompte

Favourite Dental Hygienist:

Jane Maria

Favourite Chiropractor:

Samuel Cooper

Favourite Nutritionist:

Sara Awija

Favourite Registered Nurse:

Kathleen O’Neil

Favourite Physiotherapist:

Johanne Gordon

Favourite Physiotherapist Clinic:
Elysian Wellness Centre

Favourite Pharmacy:

CentreTown Pharmacy

Favourite Massage Therapist:

Morgan Asquini

Favourite Natural Wellness Company:

Tea-rapeutic

Favourite Personal Trainer:

Kristina Price

Favourite Crossfit Instructor:

Peter Hanna

Favourite Fitness Centre:

K2XFIT

Favourite Yoga Studio:

Inner Soul Yoga & Cycle

Favourite Yoga Instructor:

Jas Bhandal

Favourite Life Coach:

Taryn Watts

Favourite Optician/Optometrist:

Dr. Litwiller

Favourite MediSpa:

TosoniMD

Favourite Family Doctor:

Dr. Kay-Anne Haykal

Favourite Dermatologist:

Jennifer Beecker

Favourite Family/General Practitioner:

Michelle Barone

Favourite Hearing Specialist:

Sophie Cushing

Favourite Marriage & Family Therapist:

Ruth Dulmage

Favourite Midwife:

Marie-Eve Lord

Favourite Occupational Therapist:

Matilda Amos

Favourite Foot Specialist:

Lisa Garland

Favourite Surgeon:

Dr. Andrew Tice

Favourite Naturopathic Doctor:

Laura Smith

LEISURE & TOURISM

Favourite Corporate Retreat:

Jask Salon & Day Spa

Favourite Hotel:

Brookstreet Hotel

Favourite Leisure Sales:

Club Piscine

Favourite Golf Course:

The Marshes

Favourite Travel Agency:

Erin Novodvorsky

Favourite Marina/Yacht Club:

Britannia Yacht Club

Favourite Guide/Tour:

La Vida Local Food & Wine Tours

Favourite Spa:

Le Nordki Spa Nature I Chelsea

Favourite Museum:

Canadian Museum of Nature

Favourite Tourist Attraction:

Winterlude

Favourite Bowling Alley:

Merivale Bowling Alley

TRANSPORTATION & AUTOMOTIVE

Favourite Mechanic/Auto Repair:

Erwin’s Automotion

Favourite Car Dealership:

Tony Graham Toyota

Favourite Luxury Car Dealership:

Otto’s BMW

Favourite Limousine Company:

Elite Limousine

Favourite Uber Driver:

Linda Ortiz

Favourite Car Detailing:

Pearl Auto Car

PETS

Favourite Veterinarian:

Dr. Katie Jones

Favourite Veterinary Hospital:

Nepean Animal Hospital

Favourite Pet Store:

Critter Jungle

Favourite Pet Grooming Salon:

Purrdy Paws Pet Grooming Spa

Favourite Pet Boarding & Sitting:

Dog Dayz Care & Training Inc.

Favourite Pet Trainer/Walker:

Lisa Dunand

Favourite Dog-Friendly Destination:

Bruce Pit

Favourite Vet Assistant Technician:

Melissa Kerr

SOCIAL SERVICES

Favourite Social Services Worker:

Andrea Stadhard

Favourite Child Care Centre:

Stepping UP Daycare Inc.

Favourite Mental Health Worker:

Mahsan Maz

Favourite Public Health Worker:

Vera Etches

WEDDINGS

Favourite Wedding Venue:

StoneCropAcres Winery & Vineyard

Favourite Wedding Planner:

Kiley Jamieson

Favourite Wedding Florist:

The Planted Arrow

Favourite Wedding Makeup Artist:

Fatima Abeduljalil

TRADES & SKILLS

Favourite Electrician:

Hyperion Electrical Industries Inc.

Favourite General Contractor:

Randy Devine

Favourite Plumber:

Stephen Davis

Favourite Paving & Interlock Company:

Peartree Property Services Inc.

Favourite Welder:

Ritchie’s Welding

Favourite HVAC Technician:

Andrew Anderson

Favourite Carpenter:

RJM Construction

Favourite Construction Company:

Tomlinson Group

FASHION & BEAUTY:

Favourite Hair Salon:

The Loft Urban Salon

Favourite Hairstylist & Colourist:

Ewa Tarkowski

Favourite Barber:

Nathalie Jones

Favourite Hair Extensions:

Glam Fairy Hair Extensions

Favourite Esthetician:

Lucie Rosano

Favourite Fashion Designer:

Arfie Lalani

Favourite Clothing Store:

BBX Collection

Favourite Model:

Florence Cajuste

Favourite Eyebrow/Eyelash Technician:

Lashes by Brae

Favourite Clothing Brand:

BBX Collection

Favourite Fashion Stylist:

Mary Ciancibello

Favourite Barber Shop:

Blades & Bourbon

Favourite Makeup Artist:

Fatima Abeduljalil

Favourite Tailor & Alterations:

TAV Creations

Favourite Tanning Salon:

iTAN Advanced Tanning Studios

Favourite Cosmetic Clinic:

SKINS Derma Care

Favourite Nail Salon:

Breathtaking Nail Spa

Favourite Cosmetic Surgeon:
Dr. Howard Silverman

SHOPPING

Favourite Jeweller:

Magpie Jewellry

Favourite Hardware/Appliance Store:

Preston Hardware Store

Favourite Florist:

Rebel Petal Flowers Ottawa

Favourite Grocery Store:

Farmboy Train Yards

Favourite Mall/Shopping Plaza:

Bayshore Shopping Centre

Favourite Specialty Store:

La Bottega

Favourite Children’s & Baby Store:

Mrs. Tiggy Winkles

Favourite Book Store:

Black Squirrel Books & Espresso Bar

Favourite Outdoors Supply Store:

Cabela’s

Favourite Sports & Fitness Store:

Kundstadt Sports

Favourite Store Manager:

Ryan Willis

Favourite Farmers Market:

CARP Farmer’s Market

Favourite Retail Salesperson:

Zach Lafleur

Favourite Ottawa Based E-Commerce Business:

Farm2Fork

FOOD & DINING

Favourite Chef:

Ian Carswell

Favourite Happy Hour:

JOEY Lansdowne

Favourite Date Spot:

Black Dog Bistro

Favourite Indian Restaurant:

Coconut Lagoon

Favourite Server:

Nick Trudel

Favourite Restaurant:

Black Tartan Kitchen

Favourite Local Brewery:

Beau’s Brewery

Favourite Dessert Spot:

Stella Luna Gelato Café

Favourite Bakery:

Art-Is-In Bakery

Favourite Doughnut Shop:

Suzy Q Doughnuts

Favourite Local Winery:

Jabulani Vineyard and Winery

Favourite After Work Drinks:

JOEY Lansdowne

Favourite Sports Bar:

The Lieutenant’s Pump

Favourite Pub:

The Cheshire Cat

Favourite Patio:

Tavern on the Hill

Favourite Coffee Shop:

Alice’s Village Café

Favourite Pizza:

Colonnade Pizza

Favourite Chinese Restaurant:

Golden Palace Restaurant

Favourite Italian Restaurant:

Cabotto’s

Favourite Late Night Food:

Elgin Street Diner

Favourite Caribbean Food:
Island Flava

Favourite Greek Restaurant:

EVOO Greek Kitchen

Favourite Fine Dining:

Giovanni’s Ristorante

Favourite Business Lunch Location:

Tosca Ristorante

Favourite Japanese/Sushi:

168 Sushi Japanese Buffet

Favourite Pho:

Pho Ba Ga 2

Favourite Burger:

The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro

Favourite Host/Hostess:

Alyssa Andre

Favourite Country Bar:

Crazy Horse

Favourite Bartender:

Ronnie Doherty

Favourite Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant:
Pure Kitchen Elgin

Favourite Meal Delivery Service:

MMMChef

Favourite Breakfast/Brunch Spot:

Alice’s Village Café

Favourite Ice Cream Shop:

Stella Luna Gelato Café

Favourite Bubble Tea Store:

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

Favourite Street Food/Food Truck:

Golden Fries

Favourite Catering Company:

La Bottega

Favourite Cocktail:

Riviera

Favourite Restaurant Manager:

Michael Caruso

Favourite Gluten Free Menu:

Pure Kitchen

Favourite Wings:

Wild Wing Ottawa South

Favourite New Restaurant:

Ridge Rock Brewing Company

Favourite Seafood:

The Whalesbone

Favourite Taco/Burrito:

El Camino

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Favourite Organizer/Promoter:

Harmony Concerts

Favourite Event Planner:

Samantha Moonsammy

Favourite Event Planning Company:

Avant-Garde Designs

Favourite Corporate Event/Conference Venue:

Sala San Marco Conference & Events

Favourite Audio/Visual Entertainment Company:

Adrenaline Entertainment

Favourite Comedian:

Jesse Reynolds

Favourite Game Night Venue:

The Loft Board Game Lounge

Favourite Promotional Model:

Mary Elin Moore

Favourite Nightclub:

The Lookout Bar

Favourite DJ:

Kenny B

Favourite Black Tie Event:

Ottawa Mental Health Gala

Favourite Craft Beer Festival:

Orlean’s Craft Beer Festival

Favourite Food Event/Festival:

PoutineFest Ottawa

Favourite Corporate Team Building Activity:

Escape Manor

MEDIA

Favourite Journalist:

Mark Day

Favourite Sports Broadcaster/Reporter:

Terry Marcotte

Favourite Radio Station:

Hot 89.9

Favourite Podcast/Podcaster:

Jesse and Jenna’s Messy Podcast

Favourite Radio Personality:

Jenni (Hot 89.9)

Favourite TV/Media Personality:

Dylan Black

Favourite Emcee:

Stuntman Stu

Favourite Videographer:

Ryan Pizzacalla

Favourite Publisher/Publishing House:

Broken Keys Publishing

Favourite Actor/Actress:

Julie Mainville

Favourite Talent Model/Agency:

The Meus

DIGITAL & SOCIAL

Favourite Blogger:

Embracing Ottawa

Visual Arts Artist of the Year:

The Happy Ever Crafter

Favourite Graphic Designer:

Razan Bleik

Favourite Graphic Design Agency:

Excentric Agency

Favourite Influencer:

Joey Kidney

Favourite SEO Agency:

Excentric Agency

Favourite Web Developer:

Krystal Archibald

Favourite Social Media Coordinator:

Leslie O’Sullivan

PHOTOGRAPHY

Favourite Photographer:

Craig Roberts

Favourite Instagram Photography Account:
@pedrodecimus

Favourite Event Photographer:

Mystikopoulos Photography

Favourite Headshot Photographer:

SD Debrosse

Favourite Fashion Photographer:

Angela Holmyard

Favourite Wedding Photographer:

Chelsea Mason Photography