Terri Ellis _ Marketing Specialist, BDO Dunwoody, Mississauga
The large number of quality companies that were nominated for this award has been fantastic. As a co-judge (working with Robert Bradbury of BDO) it was quite an enlightening experience to review each of the companies that were nominated and visit their websites. Although reviewing each of the companies was a substantial task, it was a very enjoyable process of learning about each of them. It was interesting to learn and understand what organizations are implementing on the technology front in order to bring about new products, innovations and/or global change. This award is a wonderful initiative that celebrates and recognizes the efforts that local companies are making to bring innovation and betterment to the global marketplace.
Barbara Chappell - Deputy Registrar, Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians & Technologists
It was a wonderful opportunity to be part of the Mississauga Technology Awards as a judge. Since OACETT is the organization that represents certified engineering technicians and technologists in Ontario, we are very pleased to have been involved in such an award program that recognizes deserving companies that foster innovation and that use or create technology in new, exciting ways.
As I reviewed and went through the company submissions, I felt very proud as a 30+ year resident of Mississauga to know that we have these truly innovative businesses in our city. We had many excellent submissions in both the large and small company categories representing a broad range of both industries and services.
Wayne Wood - Technology Sales Manager, Oracle Corporation Canada
Overall the submissions were excellent and represented a broad range of candidates, industries and sizes the process was fair and I think surprised many of the judges who were not aware of the significant companies providing outstanding contributions to innovation yet are not commonly known outside their industry.
Neil Robb - Dean of Applied Computing & Engineering Sciences, Sheridan College
I was impressed by the diversity, depth of technical expertise and broad range of the entries from the companies in Mississauga.
The judging process was enjoyable but extremely difficult because of the excellence of the submissions. For next years competition we need to tighten up on what is submitted, the criteria to be used to judge and a site visit for the finalists would be desirable.
Dr. Bikram Lamba - Managing Director, Tormacon Ltd
It was a great experience and I welcome the participation of diverse disciplines. I feel that as first time effort, it was very well organized.
Thanks to all for a very professional approach and to you for a transparent and objective assessment.
Robert Bradbury - Managing Partner, BDO Dunwoody, Mississauga
I was very impressed at the number of companies that did respond. I think we do need to impress upon them that we have limited knowledge of their business so their us of words and response is very important.
