Last night the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce held it's 2016 Excellence in Business Awards. Below is a list of the categories and winners of this years awards.

Cape Breton Regional Municipality Ambassador of the Year Award - Rob Calabrese for www.CBifTrumpWins.com

Jack Yazer Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Wesley Colford of The Highland Arts Theatre

Irving Shwartz Business Person of the Year Award - Steve Lewis of Steve Lewis Auto Body

Export Achievement Award - Gillis Seafoods/Live Ship Ltd.

Service Above Self/Community Stewardship Award - Belmac Supply Owners

Most Innovative Business Award - Health Outcomes Worldwide

Business Technology Award - Breton SmarTek

Customer Service Award - Marco Hearing Centre

Clean Green Award - Cape Breton University

Arts and Entertainment Award - The Highland Arts Theatre

Not-for-Profit Award - Cape Breton Partnership

Locally Yours Award - Breton Brewery

Best in Growth and Sustainability - McFadgen's Bakery

Rising Star Award - Bite of Asia

People's Choice Awards

Favourite Place to Dine - Governor's Pub and Eatery

Favourite place to Shop - Cape Breton Farmers Market

Favourite Tourist Attraction - Beggar's Banquet

Favourite Outdoor Experience - Open Hearth Park

Favourite Arts and Culture Experience - Highland Arts Theatre