City Departments
Summary of Testimonials from Winning Companies
Aecon Industrial
(2011-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
We commend the Mayor and Council, Economic Development, and the Cambridge Training and Development Advisory Board for driving this initiative. The award illustrates that our community recognizes the value of engaging and developing every individual to reach their full potential.
Cambridge Libraries and Galleries
(2011-Public and Not-for-Profit category)
Cambridge Libraries and Galleries were delighted to receive The Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Workforce Training and Development in the Public and Not-for-Profit category. Training is a crucial investment for our organization and a key factor in enabling our staff to deliver the high level of public service we are known for in this community.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
(2003 and 2008-Public and Not-for-Profit category)
Our 24/7 on-line Clinical Education portal makes CMH a leader in healthcare training and development. With on-site and remote access, our employees have the tools to provide evidence-based, quality patient care. We continue to expand this learning website so everyone in the organization is equipped to meet the emerging challenges we face in healthcare every day.
Canadian General Tower
(2003-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
Canadian General Tower Limited is delighted to have been the recipient of the Mayor's 2003 training excellence award in the industrial and manufacturing category. We are proud of our skilled and trained workforce and regard training and development of our employees as adding a significant competitive advantage in our marketplace.
Canadian Tire Highland Plaza
(2002-Retail category)
In this competitive environment, a successful business will be one with an informed, confident and motivated workforce. Training will be the key to unlock these attributes. The Mayor's Award gave our business the avenue to showcase our people and our commitment to training to this community. It put a face to our accomplishments!
COM DEV
(2006 and 2010-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
Training and Development isn't just a demonstration of a company's commitment to employee growth, but is more aptly described as an absolute business imperative. It is a catalyst that accelerates the pace of business and ensures COM DEV is leading the way in innovation and new product introduction. In the end, Training and Development is a key ingredient in COM DEV's future.
Eclipse Automation
(2005-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
Eclipse Automation depends on a highly skilled workforce to succeed in delivering custom automation to our customer. We believe that training is one of the most important tools we have to give us the competitive edge needed to continue to meet this goal.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Cambridge
(2002-Service and Hospitality category)
At Enterprise, we believe that training is the root of our success. Effective training enables us to foster the growth of our company by continuously developing employees into a more knowledgeable and confident workforce. Winning the Mayor's Award has not only been great publicity for Enterprise but also a tribute to all of the hard working individuals within our organization.
eSentire
(2009-Small Business category)
eSentire is very pleased to have been honoured with such an important award that recognizes our internal efforts as a company. This award and its progressive focus is a positive for our firm and is proof that technology is alive and well in the City of Cambridge.
Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc, (FMRP)
(2008-Service, Hospitality and Retail category)
Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc, (FMRP) believes in supporting growth of both personal and professional development. This was evident in the effort and commitment of our staff in their development of our Core Values which are Focus, Motivate, Respect and Professionalism. Receiving the Mayor's Award for Excellence in Training and Development is a validation of their efforts and in training and our commitment for the future.
Forever Young Spa Centre Inc.
(2005-Small Business category)
The Mayor's Award highlights our commitment to workforce training and to the development strategies we implement with our staff to ensure success with our clients. We believe that our dedication to training and to the continual upgrading of all our staff has helped earn us a leadership role in the spa industry.
Kaieteur Gold Jewellery Centre
(2004-Retail category)
We at Kaieteur Gold Jewellery Centre believe that success comes through knowledge, commitment and life long learning. When we pass on our knowledge to the younger generation, it guarantees continuing success in our community.
Kelly Services
(2007-Small Business category)
Kelly Services is extremely proud to be a recipient of the 2007 Mayor's Award. It not only reinforces our team's ongoing dedication to the training and development of our local workforce, but also our commitment to the City of
Cambridge, the health of its economy and local businesses.
McDonald-Green Human Resources Consulting
(2003 and 2010-Small Business category)
McDonald Green was honoured to receive the Mayor's Award for training and development for a second time. We believe in the importance of developing individuals through personalized training and coaching to develop a strong team. Our commitment to life-long learning is what has afforded us the opportunity to diversify and enhance the quality of our service offerings. The Mayors Award is a great example of a community that recognizes the value of a skilled and developed workforce and a thriving community.
Montreal Woollens Canada Ltd.
(2008-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
The Mayor's Award is prominently displayed in our training centre. It marks one of our accomplishments and encourages us to further develop our programs so that we will be better prepared for our future workplace needs.
National Service Dogs
(2006-Service and Hospitality category)
All of us at National Service Dogs are so proud to be recipients of the Mayor's Award this year. To us it means we are on the right track and strongly validates our workplace training programs.
Redragon Oil and Gas Systems International Inc.
(2010-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
To be recognized by the Mayor and Council, Economic Development, and the Cambridge Training and Development Advisory Board gives us additional motivation to do even better to be the world leader in the industry we belong. The due diligence process done by the advisory team was phenomenal and we are proud to be part of this professional community and honoured with the award.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
(2004-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
At TMMC we believe that Team Members who pursue life-long learning are a benefit to the community, their families and TMMC. We strive to create an environment where this type of learning takes place. It is an honour to have our efforts recognized by the Mayor's Award committee.
United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries
(2007-Service and Hospitality category)
Winning the Mayor's Training Award recognizes the fact that even though we are a non-profit organization, we still provide the highest standard of training to our volunteers and staff. Highly trained people are necessary for us to raise resources for this community to make it the best it can be. We are proud to be recipients of this award and look forward to continued success.
Xylotek Solutions Inc.
(2011-Small Business category)
Receiving the Mayor's Award was an amazing experience that served to validate Xylotek's efforts toward constant improvement, and the efforts of the second-to-none team we have assembled.
YMCA of Cambridge
(2005-Service and Hospitality category)
For 149 years YMCA of Cambridge has prided itself on opportunities for individuals to grow and learn. The Mayor's Award has allowed us to showcase some of that learning through the innovative training program we have developed and use. The Award recognizes and thanks all those individuals who make our organization's staff a competent, effective and professional team.
(2011-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
We commend the Mayor and Council, Economic Development, and the Cambridge Training and Development Advisory Board for driving this initiative. The award illustrates that our community recognizes the value of engaging and developing every individual to reach their full potential.
Cambridge Libraries and Galleries
(2011-Public and Not-for-Profit category)
Cambridge Libraries and Galleries were delighted to receive The Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Workforce Training and Development in the Public and Not-for-Profit category. Training is a crucial investment for our organization and a key factor in enabling our staff to deliver the high level of public service we are known for in this community.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
(2003 and 2008-Public and Not-for-Profit category)
Our 24/7 on-line Clinical Education portal makes CMH a leader in healthcare training and development. With on-site and remote access, our employees have the tools to provide evidence-based, quality patient care. We continue to expand this learning website so everyone in the organization is equipped to meet the emerging challenges we face in healthcare every day.
Canadian General Tower
(2003-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
Canadian General Tower Limited is delighted to have been the recipient of the Mayor's 2003 training excellence award in the industrial and manufacturing category. We are proud of our skilled and trained workforce and regard training and development of our employees as adding a significant competitive advantage in our marketplace.
Canadian Tire Highland Plaza
(2002-Retail category)
In this competitive environment, a successful business will be one with an informed, confident and motivated workforce. Training will be the key to unlock these attributes. The Mayor's Award gave our business the avenue to showcase our people and our commitment to training to this community. It put a face to our accomplishments!
COM DEV
(2006 and 2010-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
Training and Development isn't just a demonstration of a company's commitment to employee growth, but is more aptly described as an absolute business imperative. It is a catalyst that accelerates the pace of business and ensures COM DEV is leading the way in innovation and new product introduction. In the end, Training and Development is a key ingredient in COM DEV's future.
Eclipse Automation
(2005-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
Eclipse Automation depends on a highly skilled workforce to succeed in delivering custom automation to our customer. We believe that training is one of the most important tools we have to give us the competitive edge needed to continue to meet this goal.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Cambridge
(2002-Service and Hospitality category)
At Enterprise, we believe that training is the root of our success. Effective training enables us to foster the growth of our company by continuously developing employees into a more knowledgeable and confident workforce. Winning the Mayor's Award has not only been great publicity for Enterprise but also a tribute to all of the hard working individuals within our organization.
eSentire
(2009-Small Business category)
eSentire is very pleased to have been honoured with such an important award that recognizes our internal efforts as a company. This award and its progressive focus is a positive for our firm and is proof that technology is alive and well in the City of Cambridge.
Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc, (FMRP)
(2008-Service, Hospitality and Retail category)
Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc, (FMRP) believes in supporting growth of both personal and professional development. This was evident in the effort and commitment of our staff in their development of our Core Values which are Focus, Motivate, Respect and Professionalism. Receiving the Mayor's Award for Excellence in Training and Development is a validation of their efforts and in training and our commitment for the future.
Forever Young Spa Centre Inc.
(2005-Small Business category)
The Mayor's Award highlights our commitment to workforce training and to the development strategies we implement with our staff to ensure success with our clients. We believe that our dedication to training and to the continual upgrading of all our staff has helped earn us a leadership role in the spa industry.
Kaieteur Gold Jewellery Centre
(2004-Retail category)
We at Kaieteur Gold Jewellery Centre believe that success comes through knowledge, commitment and life long learning. When we pass on our knowledge to the younger generation, it guarantees continuing success in our community.
Kelly Services
(2007-Small Business category)
Kelly Services is extremely proud to be a recipient of the 2007 Mayor's Award. It not only reinforces our team's ongoing dedication to the training and development of our local workforce, but also our commitment to the City of
Cambridge, the health of its economy and local businesses.
McDonald-Green Human Resources Consulting
(2003 and 2010-Small Business category)
McDonald Green was honoured to receive the Mayor's Award for training and development for a second time. We believe in the importance of developing individuals through personalized training and coaching to develop a strong team. Our commitment to life-long learning is what has afforded us the opportunity to diversify and enhance the quality of our service offerings. The Mayors Award is a great example of a community that recognizes the value of a skilled and developed workforce and a thriving community.
Montreal Woollens Canada Ltd.
(2008-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
The Mayor's Award is prominently displayed in our training centre. It marks one of our accomplishments and encourages us to further develop our programs so that we will be better prepared for our future workplace needs.
National Service Dogs
(2006-Service and Hospitality category)
All of us at National Service Dogs are so proud to be recipients of the Mayor's Award this year. To us it means we are on the right track and strongly validates our workplace training programs.
Redragon Oil and Gas Systems International Inc.
(2010-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
To be recognized by the Mayor and Council, Economic Development, and the Cambridge Training and Development Advisory Board gives us additional motivation to do even better to be the world leader in the industry we belong. The due diligence process done by the advisory team was phenomenal and we are proud to be part of this professional community and honoured with the award.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
(2004-Industrial and Manufacturing category)
At TMMC we believe that Team Members who pursue life-long learning are a benefit to the community, their families and TMMC. We strive to create an environment where this type of learning takes place. It is an honour to have our efforts recognized by the Mayor's Award committee.
United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries
(2007-Service and Hospitality category)
Winning the Mayor's Training Award recognizes the fact that even though we are a non-profit organization, we still provide the highest standard of training to our volunteers and staff. Highly trained people are necessary for us to raise resources for this community to make it the best it can be. We are proud to be recipients of this award and look forward to continued success.
Xylotek Solutions Inc.
(2011-Small Business category)
Receiving the Mayor's Award was an amazing experience that served to validate Xylotek's efforts toward constant improvement, and the efforts of the second-to-none team we have assembled.
YMCA of Cambridge
(2005-Service and Hospitality category)
For 149 years YMCA of Cambridge has prided itself on opportunities for individuals to grow and learn. The Mayor's Award has allowed us to showcase some of that learning through the innovative training program we have developed and use. The Award recognizes and thanks all those individuals who make our organization's staff a competent, effective and professional team.