Richmond Review · Page B5
Friday, November 23, 2012
business excellence awards
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Rob Newell photo Diplomat Bakery’s Gerald Stenson accepts the Business Award for companies with under 25 employees.
Business (1-25 employees): Diplomat Bakery
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n a small shop at the south end of No. 2 Road is where Gerald Stenson does his work. For his customers, his work is more like little slices—or pieces, crumbles, spoonfuls—of heaven.
Stenson’s Diplomat Bakery won the Business Award for companies with under 25 employees. “We’ve been in business for over 18 years. It’s been a challenge at times, but I’ve enjoyed every minute of it,” he told the awards gala crowd.
The European-trained Stenson takes pride in his decedent designs, using only top-quality ingredients that loyal customers have come to appreciate. Also nominated: Ego Hair Salons, GeoTility Systems Corp., Signarama-Richmond.
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Rob Newell photo
Ace Architectural Millwork’s John Nicolaou.
Business (26-75 employees): Ace Architectural Millwork Ltd.
J
ohn and Helen Nicolaou established Ace Architectural Millwork in 1995, manufacturing residential kitchens and taking on small commercial projects.
Today, the company specializes in cosmetic fixtures, display cases and airport finishing—and has completed work in almost every major airport in the Americas. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has now recognized the company for its success and growth with a Business Award (26-75 employees).
“I’d like to dedicate this to all my hardworking staff. Without them, none of this would be possible,” said John Nicolaou in accepting the award Wednesday. Nicolaou also paid tribute to the women who shop for luxurious brands—often housed in display cases designed by Ace. “Keep on shopping, and maybe next year we’ll be nominated for 76+ employees.” Ace is now based at a 39,000-square-foot state-ofthe-art facility on Dyke Road. Also nominated: Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd., Soo Jerky Ltd.
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