The Employment Coordination Committee of Guelph Wellington (ECC) hosted the 23rd annual Employer Recognition and Awards Event on May 24 in Guelph.
The event celebrated outstanding employers who have provided training and employment opportunities to individuals who have either faced employment difficulties or required workplace experience.
The theme for this event, “A Winning Combination,” illustrates the cooperation and teamwork necessary on behalf of employers, community agencies and community individuals in order to ensure the success of their mutual goals.
The following employers were recognized at this year’s event: Ontario Pork Grading Authority, Value Village Thrift Stores of Guelph, Allstate Insurance, Guelph Police Services, Direct Save Promotions and Apparel, Canadian Solar, Cora’s Breakfast and Lunch of Guelph, The Gund Company, Harvey’s 2596 – Guelph/Fergus, Smitten Apparel, County of Wellington Green Legacy, Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club, Lucie’s Bakery, Canadian Tire – Stone Road Location
Lloyd Longfield, president and CAO of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce was the keynote speaker. Mayor Karen Farbridge brought greetings from the City of Guelph and county councillor Don McKay brought greetings from the county. Paul Osborne, director of Marketing and Recreation Centre for Conestoga College, again hosted this year’s event as emcee.
The event was sponsored by County of Wellington, Northern Lights Canada and the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin.
