Awards and Recognition

We are honoured to have been recognized and given the following awards for our business practices in the transportation industry.

Keeping Good Employeess on Board

In 2010, we were featured in Dawn McCooey's book on best hiring practices, Keeping Good Employees on Board.

Vancouver Island Business of the Year Award 2009

In 2009, the Business Examiner honoured us with the Vancouver Island Business of the Year Award in the category for over 50 employees.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Finalist

In 2005, Cold Star Freight Systems Inc.'s founder, Kelly Hawes, was a Finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Pacific Region, Business to Business Products.

BC Ethics in Action Society Community Care Excellence Award

In 2004, we were awarded a Community Care Excellence Award by the BC Ethics in Action Society.

Vancouver Island Small Business of the Year Award 2003

In 2003, the Business Examiner named us the Vancouver Island Small Business of the Year Award in the category for under 50 employees.