The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre hosted the RBC Innovation Awards luncheon at the Victoria Inn announcing the winners and celebrating innovation in our region. Four RBC Innovation Awards were presented including Innovation Advisor of the Year, Innovative Project of the Year, Innovation Hero of the Year, and Innovative Company of the Year. Here are some of the great photos from the event:

Rick Prior and Susan Brooks arriving for the big event.

Our wonderful centrepieces courtesy of Sleeping Giant Brewery.

Judy did a great job as the MC of the awards luncheon even threw a few mic issues. 

Jon Wynn accepting his award for Innovation Advisor of the Year presented by Donna Bain-Smith of NOA and with Judy.

Tyler Bragnalo of Kam Valley accepting his Award for Innovative Project of the Year presented by Scott McFadden of the Thunder Bay Airport Authority.

Laird Van Damme of KBM Resources Group accepting the award for Innovation Company of the Year presented Doug Shanks of Cheadles LLP.

Dr. Mathew Leitch accepting his award for Innovative Hero of the Year award presented by Bruce Holm of Lakehead University.

Group shot of the award winners. From left to right: Stephane Audet and Laird Van Damme of KBM Resources Group, Mathew Leitch, Tyler Bragnalo of Kam Valley, and Jon Wynn.

Everyone in attendance watching attentively as the winners recieve their awards

Dr. Mathew Leitch doing an interview for TBT News.

Proud new father Nick hanging out with the crew from Imaginarium, Milso and Jessica.

James and Terry looking very dapper as the awards come to a conclusion.