Skip to content
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Youtube
Ontario chamber of commerce logo.
  • Advocacy
    • Campaign Trail & Advocacy Updates – 2025 Federal Election
    • Ontario Competes
    • Our Publications
    • Ontario Economic Report
    • Ontario’s Mining Future 2030
    • Artificial Intelligence Hub
    • Economic Reconciliation Initiative
    • Housing Affordability Initiative
    • Policy Brief Series
  • Councils
  • Events
    • Advocacy Day
    • Annual General Meeting
    • Ontario Business Achievement Awards
    • Ontario Business Advisory Council
    • Ontario Economic Summit
    • Smart Growth Symposium
    • Webinars
  • Programs
    • Seeding Digital Skills
    • Skills Bridge
    • Talent Opportunities Program
    • Export and Trade
  • Membership
    • Affinity Programs
  • News
    • Media Releases
    • Policy Updates
    • Blogs
  • About
    • Contact
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Employment
    • Strategic Plan
A magnifying glass icon on a white background.
x
x
  • Advocacy
    • Campaign Trail & Advocacy Updates – 2025 Federal Election
    • Ontario Competes
    • Our Publications
    • Ontario Economic Report
    • Ontario’s Mining Future 2030
    • Artificial Intelligence Hub
    • Economic Reconciliation Initiative
    • Housing Affordability Initiative
    • Policy Brief Series
  • Councils
  • Events
    • Advocacy Day
    • Annual General Meeting
    • Ontario Business Achievement Awards
    • Ontario Business Advisory Council
    • Ontario Economic Summit
    • Smart Growth Symposium
    • Webinars
  • Programs
    • Seeding Digital Skills
    • Skills Bridge
    • Talent Opportunities Program
    • Export and Trade
  • Membership
    • Affinity Programs
  • News
    • Media Releases
    • Policy Updates
    • Blogs
  • About
    • Contact
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Employment
    • Strategic Plan
A man is riding a bike on a hill.

2023 Ontario Business Achievement Awards

Celebrating Ontario’s Sustainable Economy

COVID-19 Information Tariff Resources
Navigating U.S. Tariffs
Become a Member
Become a Member >
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Youtube
TLN TV Special Presentation | Episodes live on YouTube.

Watch the 2023 OBAAs 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2023 Association CEO of the Year Award Recipient 2023 Emerging Technology CEO of the Year Award Recipient

The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) are the most distinguished industry celebration in the province recognizing business success. Last year’s 40th-anniversary special featured community leaders and organizations working toward an inclusive economy. The 2022 OBAAs were broadcast on TLN Television on November 12, with an encore presentation on November 19 to a national audience of over 200,000.

For the fourth year, the 2023 Ontario Business Achievement Awards continued as a television broadcast and took the form of six back-to-back episodes highlighting those who are supporting Ontario’s economy. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is delighted to partner with organizations each year to deliver the broadcast of the Ontario Business Achievement Awards.

This year’s episodes were broadcast on TLN Television on October 14, with an encore presentation on October 15. The six episodes were as follows:

  • The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a leader who demonstrates outstanding leadership throughout their career and has made a significant and positive impact on the province and beyond. This year’s award recipient was Blake Hutcheson, President and CEO of OMERS. Read the release.
  • The Emerging Technology CEO of the Year Award is given to a CEO who has demonstrated exceptional leadership over the past 12 months, bringing their organization to a new level of growth and success within their industry. This year’s award recipient was Raquel Urtasun, Founder and CEO of Waabi. Read the release. 
  • The Association CEO of the Year Award is given to a CEO who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the last 12 months bringing their industry association to a new level of growth and success in advocating for its members. The inaugural recipient of this award was Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association Read the release.
  • Over the past three years, we have seen exponential growth in the number of businesses across Ontario that have begun or fully transitioned to online marketplaces and hybrid work models. The Cybersecurity episode explored the challenges and opportunities ahead for businesses as they navigate this new space in an era of increased cybercrime, highlighting practical tips and information to protect sensitive information.
  • With a rapidly aging population, Ontario will face growing challenges as a result of labour shortages in key industries and the closure of several independently owned businesses. The Aging Population episode addressed how Ontario’s aging population will impact economic growth, the value of seasoned employees, and the steps businesses can take to support and leverage our aging population.
  • As the mining finance capital of the world and a major source of mineral production, supply and innovation, Ontario can play a critical role in supporting countries around the world in the green transition. The Critical Minerals and Mining episode highlighted the current and future landscape of mining in Ontario, examined the crucial role of Indigenous communities in resource extraction projects, and showcased entrepreneurship across the industry. The episode also discussed the linkages between the province’s mining and manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries powered by Ontario’s first-ever Critical Minerals Strategy.

Series Partner

The cn logo on a black background.

Lifetime Achievement Award Episode Partner

Bruce power innovation at work logo.

Association CEO of the Year Episode Partner

The martinia logo on a white background.

Cybersecurity Episode Partner

Northbridge insurance logo on a black background.

Aging Population Episode Partner

Chambers plan employee benefits logo.

Leadership Partner

The ampco logo on a white background. A man is riding a bike on a hill. The logo for bennett jones. A man is riding a bike on a hill. A green logo with the word cbre. A man is riding a bike on a hill. The cibc logo on a white background. The logo for deloitte on a white background. The logo for kingsset capital. A man is riding a bike on a hill. The rbc capital markets logo. A man is riding a bike on a hill. Tc energy logo on a white background. A man is riding a bike on a hill. Tmx the future is yours to see. A man is riding a bike on a hill. Turkish Airlines Logo

Contributing Partners

A blue and red logo with the word mcdonald's. A man is riding a bike on a hill. Oxford logo. A man is riding a bike on a hill. The td logo on a green background.

Supporting Partners

Imco investment management corporation of ontario. A man is riding a bike on a hill. Macpherson master builders logo.

Broadcast Partner

Tln media group logo.

Follow Us

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Youtube

Site Nav

  • Advocacy
  • Events
  • Programs
  • Membership
  • News
  • About
  • Contact

Receive Updates

Subscribe to our mailing list and stay up to date on everything with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Subscribe Now
PREMIER MEMBERS
A purple and green logo on a black background. Atkins reals logo on a white background. A green logo on a black background. A teal color with a white background. A blue and green logo with a cross in the middle. A blue bell logo on a white background. Rbc bank of canada logo. A blue and white logo with a black background. A blue and gray logo with a blue and gray background. Chambers of commerce group insurance plan logo. Rr america logo on a black background. The cn logo on a black background. Canadian fuels association logo. A logo with a red, orange, and yellow background. Mccarthy tetrault logo on an orange background. The meridian logo on a black background. A black and white photo of a man and a woman. A blue and red logo with the word mcdonald's. Bruce power innovation at work logo. The logo for the ontario medical association. The power corporation of canada logo. The lily logo on a black background. Fresh intelligence logo on a black background. A colorful logo with the word mcdonald's on it. A black and yellow logo with a yellow arrow. Waste Connections of Canada A blue logo with the word cogeco on it. A blue and orange logo with the number 5 on it. The canadian maple leaf logo on a black background. A logo with an orange and black background. Imperial Oil logo A logo with a red and gray background. GSK's logo The university of cleveland college of business and economics logo. The logo for luna feel the power. A red and black logo on a black background. Tln media group logo. 404 etr express rail route logo. The logo for astrezeca. Biomarin logo on a black background. The logo for the board of canadian registered safety professionals. A green, blue, and yellow logo. A blue and white logo with a blue background. Magna logo on a black background. Pfizer logo Servicenow logo on a black background. Canada life logo on a black background. Northbridge insurance logo on a black background. A green logo with the word mnp. Tc energy logo on a white background. Destination northern ontario logo. The interac logo with a hand on it. A thin red line on a black background. The cadillac fairview logo. Meta logo. Beer canada logo on a white background. Cibc logo with a canadian maple leaf. The logo for port montreal. The federation of rental housing providers of ontario logo. The logo for bennett jones. Kpmg logo on a white background. Agnico eagle logo. The logo for colleges colleges ontario. Leger 360

Ontario Chamber of Commerce © 2025 | Privacy Policy | Service Standard | Employment Opportunities
The OCC is an accredited chamber of commerce