Awards

2005:
Finalist: Entrepreneur of the Year

2004:
Ethics in Action Award

2003:
Vancouver Island Small Business of the Year

Started in December of 1999 by Kelly Hawes, ColdStar Freight Systems has quickly grown into a multi-million dollar a year freight carrier. Kelly has been successful in providing excellent service combined with the ability to problem-solve and build partnerships with customers.

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Housed in three modern refrigerated warehouses in Victoria. Richmond and Nanaimo ColdStar Freight can pick up and deliver fresh or frozen food product to the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

ColdStar Freight Systems Management Team

ColdStar Management Team

Awards

Finalist - Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2005: Kelly Hawes was a finalist in the prestigious award by Ernst & Young, Pacific Region Business to Business Products.

Ethics in Action Award 2004: The award celebrates businesses and individuals whose commitment to corporate social responsibility has a positive impact on BC communities. ColdStar received the award for the "Community Care" for Small/Medium Business category. Jennifer Hawes organized a program to regularly collect and donate food to the Coalition of Neighborhood Houses along with a healthy donation from ColdStar.

Vancouver Island Small Business of the Year Award 2003: Awarded by the Business Examiner.