The Oak View Group team at the Tribute Communities Centre is proud to announce that it has been awarded Tourism Operator of the Year by the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce at the 30th Annual Business Excellence Awards: The Pearl Gala, held October 1, 2025 in Oshawa.

The Tourism Operator of the Year Award recognizes outstanding achievements and excellence in the tourism industry. Honourees are distinguished for their innovation, customer satisfaction, sustainability, business performance, leadership, employee welfare, marketing, and safety.

“We are truly honoured to receive this award,” said Andrew Nash, General Manager for Oak View Group at the Tribute Communities Centre. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team, whose passion and hard work ensure that our visitors have unforgettable experiences. We are grateful to the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce for recognizing our efforts and to our community for its continued support.”

This award recognizes Oak View Group's dedication to delivering exceptional tourism experiences at the Tribute Communities Centre, while contributing to the growth and vibrancy of the Oshawa and Durham Region communities.

From Left to Right: Oak View Group's Jay Laxton - Director of Operations, Andrew Nash - General Manager, Joshua MacDonald - Director of Events & Ice Programming, Nicole Mayer - Event Manager & Accessibility Coordinator, Beth Ouellette - Housekeeping Manager, Wendy Thompson-Ruest - Finance Assistant, Serina Lea-Mayberry - Suites & Sales Manager, William Balfour - Assistant General Manager and Director of Marketing & Sales.