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Family Business Awards
The 2024 FBA Awards of Excellence took place on May 2, 2024 at Brightwood Golf & Country Club.
For over 25 years, Family Business Association – Atlantic has been helping multi-generational family businesses
succeed by bringing them together to share knowledge, experience, and peer support.
During our 16 years of annual awards events, we have recognized, celebrated, and promoted the achievements and considerable contributions made by Atlantic Canadian family businesses and young entrepreneurs to our regional economy.
The 2024 Awards of Excellence Luncheon Celebrated:
Member Successes in Health, Hospitality and Service
This year’s Family Business Atlantic’s Awards of Excellence Luncheon took place on May 2, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Brightwood Golf & Country Club in Dartmouth, NS.
Family Business Atlantic was honoured to present John Campbell from Sou’Wester Gift & Restaurant Company with the Longstanding Business Award, Christopher Gourley of Summit Vehicle Storage and Airport Parking with the Outstanding Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award and Rebekah Streeter of VODA Retreats with the Workplace Health & Wellness Award. It was an honour to showcase these inspiring family business stories, and hear from the families themselves.
While each family business has a diverse and different history, all have the connection and support of family in common. Thanks again to all who joined us for this annual celebration that continues to profile the many contributions family enterprises deliver each day to our regional economy.
Many thanks to our Awards Sponsors:
John Campbell, Owner of Sou’Wester Gift & Restaurant Company
For those who have lived in, and visited Nova Scotia, the Sou’Wester Gift & Restaurant Co. is a landmark and well known to many. It opened in 1967 as a small five table tearoom at the side of a house at its present location. It has been expanded over the last five decades to a 180-seat restaurant offering traditional Maritime and seafood dishes, and a two-level gift shop with one of the Maritimes largest selections of giftware. Today, more than 50 years later, the Sou’Wester is still run by the family of its founder, Jack Campbell.
Christopher Gourley, Owner of Summit Vehicle Storage and Airport Parking
Chris Gourley is honoured to have grown up in a family business and is excited to take his company, Summit Vehicle Storage, to the next level. Nestled in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Summit Vehicle Storage was conceived in 2005 from a collective passion of adventure and the affection for his family farmland. Christopher Gourley saw the potential for business development that connects Nova Scotia to the rest of the world. Summit Vehicle Storage was born from a simple concept and evolved from grand ideas into what it is today. With a focus on providing exceptional customer service, the goal was, and still remains, to provide clients with customized vehicle storage options, while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism. Whether you’re an auto collector, seasoned camper or first time vehicle owner, Chris and staff are honoured to take care of you and your investment.
Rebekah Streeter, Owner of VODA Retreats
At Voda Retreats, they’re not just about providing premium self-care products; they’re committed to guiding you on a transformative journey towards holistic wellness. Their meticulously curated kits and products are designed to not only pamper your senses but also to facilitate the cultivation of healthy habits that nurture your body, mind, and spirit. With comprehensive guides, QR codes leading to in-depth courses, an enriching podcast, and insightful blog content, Voda is there to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re battling stress, grappling with burnout, or simply seeking greater balance and vitality in your life, Voda Retreats is your trusted partner in achieving a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Check out photos from this year's Awards ceremony here!
Past Award Winners
2023 – Ashley & Devon McConnell-Gordon, Benjamin Bridge, Beatrice Stutz, Domaine de Grand Pre, Geena Luckett, Luckett Vineyards
2022 – Dr. Margaret Humphreys, Watermark Consulting, East Coast Laundry and Lighthouse Transportation
2021 – Stephanie Clark and Jennifer Montgomery, Blue Door Group, The Italian Market, James F Lahey Glass
2020 – Dr. Robert Blunden, Blunden Construction Limited, Nevell Provo, Smooth Meal Prep, Aileen Reid, A.P. Reid
2019 – Beachcoast Earrings, Giffin Technologies, MacArthurs Quality Flowers and Plants
2018 – Northeastern Protection Services, Minuteman Press & Thian Carman
2017 – Stanhope Simpson
2016 – Fisher Transport Inc.
2015 – Cresco
2014 – Rideout Tools Inc.
2013 – Archway Insurance
2012 – Halifax Seed Company
2011 – J & T von Zutphen Construction Inc.
2010 – Polly Cello Ltd.
2009 – The Bragg Group of Companies
2008 – O’Regan’s
Special thanks to John Abbass of Econo Color for being our exclusive Association Photographer.
Most event photos are credited to Mr. Abbass.