Ottawa: As we all know, it is certainly a challenging time for businesses of all kinds and sizes, there are still causes for celebration to be found in every industry and sector. Indeed, even now, we endeavor to recognize those that are, and have been doing, incredible things. After all, success can be found anywhere – whether a large organization or single-person firm. That was really the goal of the Business CPACT-NCR Appreciation Awards when they were launched this year to shine a spotlight on some of the quiet achievements of entrepreneurs, managers, owners and founders and community leaders in National Capital Region.

MP Chandra Arya, MP Marie-France Lalonde, Deputy Mayor Lara Dudas, Mr. Utku – Councillor at The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Ottawa, Mr. Hamid Raa Watto Minister Press - at High commission of Pakistan spoke at the event and expressed their appreciation for CPACT TEAM.

CPACT Founder Hayee Bokhari congratulated the winners and applauded the efforts of CPACT’s NCR Chapter for promoting businesses under CPACT platform.

Chapter President – Uzma Khan thanked CPACT team and members for their continuous support in bringing the small businesses forward in these difficult times.

The lively and impassioned Nira Dookran and David Meyer hosted the ceremony, and the awards were distributed as follows: